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 456
Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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spark
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partners
Spark is doing ‘everything possible’ to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
Consumer NZ campaign targets telco unfair contract terms
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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consumer nz
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telcos
The ban will apply to unfair terms in standard-form consumer contracts used by electricity retailers, telcos, finance providers, pay-TV operators.
Northland Inc welcomes announcements on ultra-fast broadband rollout
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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government
These announcements combined with the proposed Hawaiki cable landing in Whangarei provide Northland with a fantastic opportunity to create employment.
Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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censusatschool
New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital signage
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iot
The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.
Social media aiding terrorists
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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social media
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terrorism
CIA director warns that social media and technology make it harder to combat terrorism. Threats are becoming more decentralised and difficult to track.
April Fools for Symantec split - what does this mean for NZ channel partners?
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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symantec
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veritas
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partners
Symantec splits into two companies on April 1, but NZ channel partners face uncertainty amid unconfirmed rumours of the firm's exit from the country.
Adapt your customer service strategies, or die.
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
The digital customer engagement revolution is here, and is forcing organisations to adapt their customer service strategies, or die.
Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
The completion of the project in Ashburton means about 8,700 houses, businesses, schools and health facilities are now able to access fibre.
New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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pitchmetrics
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iconz
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consultancy
After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.
Tech boot camps grow young entrepreneurs
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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edutech
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online education limited
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partners
Young technology entrepreneurs in the Waikato region will benefit from $60,000 of funding for Online Education Limited.
Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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durex
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technology gifts
Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
Is Skype really the best choice for your business?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Skype's utility for firms is in question—can it overcome sync issues and outages to become the ultimate business tool?.
Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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kickstarter
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usb
Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.
Schneider Electric new GM's big channel plans for APAC
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric appoints Muralee Kanagaratnam as General Manager, Channel - Alliances for its IT Business in the Pacific.
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
Why VoIP is essential for business
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoIP revolutionises business comms, cutting costs and adding features traditional phone lines can't match, making global outreach affordable.