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 402
Compliance across the board essential, says Concur
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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concur
Compliance is essential when managing finances within a business, according to Concur, who says it is impossible to manage money without it.
Konica Minolta adds value with Developer Support Program Conference
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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software development
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printing
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konica minolta
Konica Minolta hosted its first Developer Support Program Conference in Sydney, introducing software developers to a new world of possibilities.
Ricoh Australia reduces carbon footprint
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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cleantech
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh Australia slashes emissions per employee by 20%, reaffirming its eco-dedication with carboNZero recertification.
Spark appoints CGO as first step in Givealitte transition gets underway
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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uc
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telco
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givealittle
Spark has appointed a chief giving officer, as the company looks to move the management of the Givealittle foundation within Spark.
Specialist Windows 10 training for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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it training
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microsoft
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windows
With Windows 10 landing, Auldhouse Computer Training is offering NZ businesses training courses to help their staff master the new operating system.
Data integrity top ambition for CFOs
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CFOs prioritize data integrity as key to accurate insights and business transformation, says Adaptive Insights report.
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.
Lincoln University students win Jade Software prize
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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lincoln university
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jade software
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information technology
Christchurch is being lauded as a ’hotspot for IT’ by a Lincoln University graduate who has jointly won a Jade Software prize.
Digital transformation driving IT spending in higher education
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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edutech
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digital transformation
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higher education
Higher education IT spending in the Asia Pacific region is expected to significantly increase by 2019, thanks to digital transformation initiatives.
IBM Cloud to the rescue: Kiwi app developer jumps ship
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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ibm
New Zealand's CLOUD M switches to IBM Cloud, significantly boosting emergency alert app's speed and reliability.
Victoria University revamps website
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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martech
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victoria university
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fronde
Victoria University has teamed up with technology firm Fronde to meet the demands of the university’s online audience.
Online tax services saving businesses money
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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government
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tax
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ird
Increasing numbers of businesses and individual taxpayers turning to online service to pay tax means big savings, according to the Government.
Machines to take half of Kiwi jobs
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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it automation
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chartered accountants
New research warns that half of all jobs in New Zealand could be automated in the next 20 years, with the rural sector at greatest risk.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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gigatown
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telco
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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government
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telco
Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
EIT computing school gets top honours
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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eastern institute of technology
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citrenz
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nato
Eastern Institute of Technology's School of Computing out-performed all other institutes of technology at CITRENZ’s award ceremony .
Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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netsafe
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online safety
With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
Faster speeds for Vodafone customers as telco implements new tech
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone ramps up 4G speeds in New Zealand, introducing Carrier Aggregation tech for up to 56% faster downloads.
New guidelines for telecommunications wiring
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has issued new guidelines to enhance in-home telecom wiring, adapting to the surge in digital services and data usage.
New tool to protect retailers from online fraud
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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risk & compliance
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callaghan innovation
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estar
Australian eCommerce solutions company eStar has launched a SaaS-based tool to protect retailers from online fraud.