About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 393
New VP for Commvault AP&J as company goes through major transition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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commvault
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information management
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partners
Commvault appoints Owen Taraniuk as new VP for Asia Pacific and Japan amid major company transition, aiming to drive growth with next-gen solutions.
NCEA exam results online
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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nzqa
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ncea
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qualifications
Nerves are surely high as the NZQA makes available NCEA results for 2015. Almost 170,000 students can view their results via the NZQA website.
Smart TVs the latest hacker weapon
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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check point software
Cyber criminals are using creative ways to the exploit the cracks of a more connected world, according security vendor Check Point.
In pictures: Product galore at CES 2016
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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ces
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tablets & laptops
More than 3800 exhibitors unveiled their latest technologies at arguably the world’s largest technology event, CES 2016, held in Las Vegas last week.
DevOps rapidly transforming IT
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
The rise of hybrid IT and multiple cloud deployments are contributing to the importance of containers in the IT industry.
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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edutech
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uc
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ipad
Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Artificial intelligence in healthcare a $6 billion industry
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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analyst report
AI systems are at the forefront of the healthcare revolution. Selecting the right solution partners and business models is crucial for vendor success.
Smartphones leading online sales
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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uc
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telco
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online shopping
Smartphones are now driving more online sales and traffic for retailers than tablets, according to a new report.
CIOs playing catch up: innovation vital
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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3rd platform
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partners
CIOs are struggling to keep up with the demands of the 3rd Platform era, says IDC study. 40% of LOB execs see the CIO as the innovation officer.
Snowflake Software takes on new APAC reseller
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Software solutions and services firm 1Spatial Australia has won reseller rights for Snowflake Software’s data exchange software products.
New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.
Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.
New managing director at Xero Australia
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Trent Innes has been appointed as the new managing director for Xero's Australian business, following the resignation of Chris Ridd.
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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cleantech
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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peer-to-peer lending
PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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drones
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safety
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retail
Drone users are being urged to ‘fly responsibility’ heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.