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 408
Skinny Mobile wins customer service award
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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martech
Skinny Mobile wins Technical Helpdesk Award at NZ CRM Awards, reflecting its commitment to excellent customer service.
Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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smartphones
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facebook
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook’s Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.
Westpac launches ATM rewards platform
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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westpac
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hypermedia
Westpac's new ATM scheme, 'Rewarded', offers personalised local deals, aiming to boost customer loyalty and support businesses.
NetComm Wireless launches new 4G M2M router
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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m2m
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router
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netcomm wireless
NetComm Wireless unveils the NTC-140-02, a state-of-the-art 4G M2M router, primed to bolster diverse industries with superior connectivity.
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Massey University’s data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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uc
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government
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telco
The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
BYOD demands putting more pressure on wireless infrastructure
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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byod
Surge in BYOD usage challenges corporate Wi-Fi networks to provide seamless, high-speed connectivity amidst growing device demand.
A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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centrify
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hacking
IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.
Seeking better seed capital terms for NZ startups
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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simmonds stewart
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startups
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nato
Technology law firm Simmonds Stewart has published two new seed investment documents to help New Zealand startups.
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.
Fujitsu aids NSW Police Force with video solution
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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fujitsu
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video
The New South Wales Police Force has partnered with Fujitsu to develop a Body Worn Video solution for officers in the field.
Is cloud driving the age of everything as a service?
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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healthtech
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cloud services
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analyst report
Hybrid IT becoming the norm in Asia Pacific; helping businesses drive digital disruption and deliver better customer experience - Frost-Sullivan.
Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
Kiwi startup takes out IBM SmartCamp
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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ibm
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eight wire
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startups
Wellington IT startup Eight Wire has been named the 2015 winner of the IBM SmartCamp in Auckland, winning US$120,000 in expert advice and technology.
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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cyberbullying
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victoria university
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kiva
Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.
D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
AutoZone Wi-Fi technology automatically connects a device to the access point with the strongest signal, so users always get the best possible Wi-Fi.
Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.
Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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uc
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telco
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slingshot
Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
Salesforce IoT Cloud - what does it mean for businesses?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Companies have realised the importance of frequent innovation and are able to increase the quality and speed of development with ALM and cloud.