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 416
Software-centric IT environments are challenging IT organisations
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Changing business pressures, growing security threats and an increasingly software-centric approach to IT is changing the role of network engineers.
Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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google
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university of waikato
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languages
Waikato University computer science student lands fully-paid internship at Google's Sydney office to enhance coding capabilities.
Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.
Fujitsu brings hybrid cloud solution to NZ via Azure
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
Fujitsu teams up with Microsoft Azure to launch new Hybrid Cloud Services in New Zealand, allowing customers to choose public and private cloud options.
Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.
Serko expands corporate travelling options with Expedia partnership
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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serko
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expedia
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hotels
Serko enters partnership with Expedia to offer customers the ability to search and book Expedia and Wotif content through Serko Online.
Asia Pacific to lead the world in mobile payments
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are poised for explosive growth in Asia Pacific, driven by a high number of initiatives and diverse mCommerce maturity levels.
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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plantronics
Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Xero targets Aussie customers with OzForex Group partnership
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
The partnership is in line with the OzForex’s Accelerate Strategy to focus on wholesale opportunities that leverage the company’s payments engine.
Trade Me gets into the online insurance biz
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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trade me
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insurance
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tower insurance
Trade Me partners with TOWER to shake up NZ insurance, launching a user-focused, all-digital platform for home, car, and contents cover.
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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qualifications
Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.
No sex, just Wi-Fi please
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
New research has found wireless internet access is ranked second on the things people can't live without, behind food and ahead of smartphones and sex.
Eat My Lunch looking for $200,000 with crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch launches crowdfunding campaign to combat child poverty in New Zealand, aiming to raise over $200,000.
VoIP and gaming go hand-in-hand
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
New research has found gamers have a more positive game experience when using voice communication and would prefer using a standardised service.
Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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chartered accountants
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regulation
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digital economy
Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Another Kiwi selling site set to take on Trade Me
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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trade me
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feedback
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kiwi
New Kiwi-owned site, onoffer.co.nz, aims to challenge Trade Me with its buy, sell, and exchange platform. No auctions, just making offers.
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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uc
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n4l
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telco
Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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government
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chartered accountants
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regulation
New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Kiwi business owners hampered by overtime
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Many small business owners in New Zealand are working longer hours, hindering their ability to grow, according to a new survey from accounting firm MYOB.