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 392
Highest growth in APAC for IoT healthcare
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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iot
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healthtech
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healthcare
he launch of technological advanced devices and analytics software are expected to fuel the growth of this market.
UFB demand strong, says Amy Adams
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
One in five of New Zealand's eligible households, schools and businesses have connected to ultra fast broadband, says government.
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.
EMC updates flagship enterprise storage platform
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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storage
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emc
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flash storage
EMC launches VMAX All Flash, revamping enterprise storage with up to 4PB scale and groundbreaking real-time compression.
SPCA Auckland goes digital
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
SPCA and tech firm Fronde partner to streamline pet adoptions with a custom-built app, replacing paper-based system.
CX solutions a 'substantial' opportunity, says new report
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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cx
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martech
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digital marketing
Demand for customer experience solutions is on the rise, according to new research from Technology Business Research.
Data: is it really helping?
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
While data promises business transformation, Teradata reveals pitfalls leading to wasted time and resources in ill-aligned strategies.
Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.
Free Wi-Fi at Northland DHB hospitals
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
The objective is to make the hospital experience more pleasant by enabling patients to maintain communication with family and business contacts.
Server and storage revenues on the rise
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Revenues for data centre servers and storage are set to swell to $88bn, spurred by IT infrastructure modernisation.
Hutt Valley, or Technology Valley?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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hutt stemm festival
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stem
Expressions of interest for the 2016 Hutt STEMM festival have opened, aiming to raise awareness of technology opportunities.
New ANZ channel head for Unit4
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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customer service
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new zealand post
Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.
Cloud over on-premise when it comes to data safety, says new research
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
A new survey shows the majority of IT professionals believe data is safer in the cloud than on premises, when facing malfunctions and disasters.
Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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sunergise
Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.
Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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technology in the classroom
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nzei te riu roa
Getting more digital devices, teacher aides and supporting costs of outdoor activities could have been paid for with the charter school bonuses.
Digital Transformation-as-a-Service? Avaya sets sites on APAC
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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avaya
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partners
Avaya plans to transition to a software and service company, offering cloud-based solutions for digital transformation.
DIY IT disaster recovery: the pitfalls
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Acronis warns of the hidden risks in DIY disaster recovery for businesses, urging a re-think on self-managed solutions.
Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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asx
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australian government department of health
Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.
More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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labour party
Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.
South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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emergency services
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south westland dhb
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job moves
South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.