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 434
Spark dangles rural wireless broadband carrot
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.
TomTom launches two new TomTom GO devices
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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gps
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navigation
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tomtom
TomTom has launched the TomTom GO510 and GO6100 with Lifetime World Maps, Lifetime Traffic, and Lifetime Speed Cameras.
Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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smartphones
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software development
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personal computing devices
The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
D-Link launches new HD WiFi camera
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
D-Link has launched its first consumer camera with the latest generation 802.11AC wireless technology in New Zealand and Australia.
No place to hide from failure to manage IT risks
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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risk management
IT professionals must do more to manage risk, says Alan Rodger from Ovum, with cyber security and business continuity receiving more attention.
Get in line: Windows 10 launch date announced
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has announced when its new operating system will become available as a free upgrade for Windows users.
Texting for business a vital communications tool
Fri, 29th May 2015
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texting
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ringcentral
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communication
Survey: 80% now use text messages for work, with business texting key to modern communication but risks overload.
Intelligence-led testing imperative for security
Fri, 29th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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bank of england
The evolving cyber threat landscape is leading to a real need of more robust defences, as well as realistic, or ‘real-life’ testing of those defences.
'National's negative attitude to public broadcasting is baffling' - Labour
Fri, 29th May 2015
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government
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broadcasting
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nz on air
Labour accuses National government of cutting public broadcasting funding, resulting in lowest level in NZ history.
Managed security services - who's top dog?
Fri, 29th May 2015
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hp
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ibm
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dimension data
IDC has assessed how each MSSP vendor measures up against the others to determine who was leading the pack in the market.
Genesys boosts channel expertise with new ANZ channel director
Thu, 28th May 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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genesys
Webster will spearhead a regional partner support network across ANZ, building on the momentum established by Genesys’ existing channel program.
Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users
Thu, 28th May 2015
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are using technology to do their dirty work, and new applications are making it easier to orchestrate scams to steal personal information.
The main barriers to cloud adoption facing CIOs
Thu, 28th May 2015
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iaas
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open source
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cloud services
New research by Red Hat has found that 77% of Australia and New Zealand CIOs face challenges in cloud adoption, citing security and compatibility concerns.
Act soon to avoid implications of Windows Server 2003 phase out
Thu, 28th May 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
The discontinuation of Windows Server 2003 will leave organisations that don’t migrate their servers and applications to a newer platform at risk.
Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter
Thu, 28th May 2015
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smartphones
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twitter
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technology gifts
Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.
How iPad apps can help Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 28th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
UK SMBs can benefit from mobile technology. New Zealand businesses urged to adapt for success. #technews #SMBs #mobiletechnology.
Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Thu, 28th May 2015
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
Wed, 27th May 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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ministry of education
The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.
iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Wed, 27th May 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.
BYOD security policies vital
Wed, 27th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.