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.
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Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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uc
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deloitte
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telco
The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.
Schools not taking advantage of technology in the classroom
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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technology in schools
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the organisation for economic co-operation and development
There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.
Anonymous online threat made to University of Otago
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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police
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online message boards
The NZ Police are urging students and staff to take extra care on Wednesday following a threat via an anonymous online message board.
Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Facebook plans to bring internet access to remote regions via aircraft, satellites and a partnership with Eutelsat.
How effective is social media for Kiwi SMBs?
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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social media
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smb
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omg solutions
New survey in NZ to determine effectiveness of social media for businesses. First of its kind, includes data from four independent companies.
Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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martech
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software development
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domain names
The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.
InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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copyright
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trans-pacific partnership
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internetnz
Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.
Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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trans-pacific partnership
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fta
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tpp
Australia signs controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other countries, opening up new economic opportunities.
Analytics vital to HR departments
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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hcm
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bi
UK firms harness analytics in HR, revolutionising talent management as WFS underscores data's role in boosting human capital.
In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
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wireless nation
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tablets & laptops
An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.
IT education experts descend on Queenstown
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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edutech
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citrenz
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education
More than 100 of the top NZ IT education experts are at this week’s Computing and Information Technology Research and Education NZ conference.
More than 200 schools put hand up for Caltex Fuel Your School initiative
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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caltex
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stem
Over 200 New Zealand schools have applied for grants from the $100,000 raised by Caltex customers in the Fuel Your School initiative.
Finalists named in Samsung Springboard competition
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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samsung
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icehouse
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samsung springboard
Eight finalists have been named in the Samsung Springboard competition, drawn from more than 80 applications, Samsung and The Icehouse announced.
Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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ministry of health
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data leak
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verne
Labour is slamming a recent privacy breach that has seen the unauthorised release of confidential birth and death details of over 24,000 people.
Should you outsource your IT to a Managed Service Provider?
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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lanrex
Businesses need to pay more attention to their IT systems if they want to stay competitive, says Jodie Korber from Lanrex.
Skinny to bring ads to customers' mobile lock screens
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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postr
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skinny mobile
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partners
Mobile firm Skinny has partnered with start-up Postr to launch an app that allows customers to earn free data and minutes by hosting ads on their lock screens.
Software-defined infrastructure set to overhaul enterprise
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The data center space is on the verge of significant disruption, with hyper-converged infrastructure becoming the norm, says IDC researcher.
Burglars using social media to target victims
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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social media
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vivint
Burglars are increasingly using social media to target potential victims, warns security expert Marsden Hulme. Be careful what you post online.
Caution holding back Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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smb
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grant thornton international
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meti
Caution seems to be holding back NZ businesses from innovating, according to Grant Thorton, who has launched an innovation service to help SMBs grow.
Victims info line open 24/7
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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victim support
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extend
Victims Information Line now available 24/7, offering support to crime victims and their families in New Zealand. #justice #support.