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 336
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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centrify
Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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vpns
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
Transformations hurting data center profits
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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tbr
Server, storage and networking hardware profits are slipping, in the wake of a ‘steady creep’ of virtualisation across data centers.
Digital leaders paving the way to success, study finds
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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csc
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economist intelligence unit
Organisations that don't embrace digital technologies are missing out on greater performance, says new study. @EIU_News @CSC.
Royal Australian Air Force Association invests in Xplore Technologies solutions
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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xplore technologies
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royal australian air force association
Xplore Technologies secures significant order from Royal Australian Air Force Association for rugged tablet computers.
Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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synnex
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alogic
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distributors
Synnex strikes distribution deal with ALOGIC, offering Australian channel high-quality computer cabling and USB peripherals.
Troubleshooting wireless interference can be a nightmare for businesses
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Troubleshooting wireless interference is a challenge for many companies, but having the right tools can make all the difference, according to NETSCOUT.
Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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dlp
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.
Govt extends free UFB connections
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
‘Total ban’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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samsung
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air new zealand
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samsung note
Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.
NZ telco industry 'world class' despite increasing levels of complaints
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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uc
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telco
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tcf
Complaints about the New Zealand telecommunications industry are rising, but it still provides top-notch service, says the NZ Telecommunications Forum.
HPE and Memory-Driven Computing: Has the future arrived?
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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iot
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ai
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hpe
HPE's Memory-Driven Computing could revolutionise data handling, promising a vast leap in performance and efficiency.
New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.
Is Fitbit’s Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.
Kiwis love streaming: Almost half of all broadband connections have unlimited data
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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telco
Almost half of all broadband connections in New Zealand have unlimited data plans, according to Statistics NZ.
APAC channel community gears up for exclusive industry event
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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partners
Countdown begins for Canalys Channels Forum APAC 2016 as innovation disrupts traditional product propositions. #CanalysChannelsForum.
Consumer-facing intelligent agents have promise – but beware the hype
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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ai
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agentic ai
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ovum
Consumer-facing AI agents such as digital assistants and chat bots have great potential but face challenges, warns analyst Eden Zoller at Ovum.
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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government
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technology in schools
Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.