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 414
New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.
APAC, wise up before you miss out on cloud advantages
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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paas
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iaas
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cloud services
APAC businesses recognise the benefits of agility, however technologies such as Platform-as-a-service are not being fully utilised.
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
Blue Coat Systems to use artificial intel to combat malware
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm Cylance has teamed up with Blue Coat Systems in an effort to combat malware and advanced threats.
Hands-on review: Fitbit Surge
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For athletes and fitness fans, all the features the Surge offers will provide a complete overview of one’s fitness activities.
Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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government
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elections
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porirua city council
The Porirua Council last night voted to be involved in a pilot for electronic voting for next year’s local government elections.
Kiwi-based marketing firm looking for partners to help SMBs online
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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smb
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online marketing
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amplifier
Cloud-based marketing firm Amplifier is reaching out to marketing agency partners to help SMBs maximise the benefits the online environment.
Massey University staff to dissect sports management in the digital age
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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social media
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massey university
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digital age
Lecturer Ashleigh Thompson and associate professor Andy Martin will present research at the European Association of Sport Management conference.
Red Cross moves to the cloud
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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cloud services
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mcdonalds it
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red cross
McDonalds IT has partnered with New Zealand Red Cross to help the organisation move its IT systems to the cloud.
Software development environment must be open, says Red Hat
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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devops
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apm
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open source
Red Hat says open source technology is the future of software development, allowing users to create and innovate quickly.
Xirrus launches new customisable Wi-Fi solution
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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xirrus
Th Xirrus XD2 AP includes two Wave 2 radios, which enables customers to deploy a Wi-Fi network that keeps up with the ever-changing environment.
Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
IDC says that despite Apple’s continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.
Wireless charging set to soar
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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wireless nation
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tablets & laptops
Wireless charging adoption for mobile devices is set to soar, with a fifth of wearables incorporating the technology.
5G wireless ecosystem set to boom
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Driven by regional, national government, wireless carrier and vendor initiatives, 5G R&D and trial investments will account for $5 billion by 2020.
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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students
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powerpoint
Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.
Aussie government's digital transformation deadline looms
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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digital transformation
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australian government
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dds
Adoption of the government's new Digital Service Standard amounts to a major IT transformation that should be planned for, not rushed.
Controlling operational efficiency
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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digital marketing
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teradata
Aussie marketing leaders need to utilise marketing resource management tools to facilitate better business decisions & transform marketing delivery.
The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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microsoft
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sharethepoint
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microsoft azure
This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.
Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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risk & compliance
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kaspersky
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virtual infrastructure
The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.
Travel website ranks hotel Wi-Fi quality
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
A travel website ranks hotels around the world based on their Wi-Fi accessibility, with the SKYCITY Grand Hotel in Auckland receiving the highest rating.