About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 266
Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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anonymous
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ipsos
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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cloud services
Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.
Lexar teams up with GoPro
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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lexar
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partners
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partnerships
Lexar's memory cards have completed GoPro's verification process, ensuring optimal performance when used with GoPro products.
Blue Coat endorses Aussie Govt cyber security strategy
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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australian government
Blue Coat welcomes Australian Government's cyber security strategy update, says it will make networks more resilient.
Brocade shares channel trends: IoT, Big Data 'significant'
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Brocade's annual survey reveals opportunities for channel partners in hybrid cloud networks and data center bandwidth management.
Unmasking cyber criminals: research unveils six cybercriminal personalities
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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bae systems
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cyber attacks
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industrial
BAE Systems spotlights six cyber criminal archetypes menacing Aussie enterprises, spotlighting a cyber underworld ahead of a key review.
IT transformation fuels enterprise network revenue growth
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Enterprise network revenue reached $30.9bn in 2H15 due to customers modernising networks and boosting business agility.
Fibre unbundling will unlock full potential of UFB, says Vodafone
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Vodafone is welcoming confirmation from the Government that the promise to open fibre networks to increased competition will remain.
Cybersecurity: Fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapons
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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nuix
Technology industry's approach to cybercrime is misguided, says Nuix senior VP Chris Pogue in new whitepaper. People, not technology, are the problem.
Ecosystem-based strategies lowers fraud levels
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Equinix research unveils ecosystem strategies slashing fraud in digital advertising, as industry seeks secure, low-latency environments.
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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school network upgrade project
The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.
Wearables a security risk, says Centrify
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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centrify
New research warns of security risks in the enterprise with the increasing use of wearables, as two thirds of owners use no login protection.
As-a-service models causing problems in IT services market
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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itaas
Increased adoption of as-a-service models contributes to decline in IT services market, says Technology Business Research.
HPE and NEC team up, target mobile-first networking
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NEC form alliance to accelerate global adoption of mobile-first networking solutions.
Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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menlo security
Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
EY and Adobe to help accelerate digital transformation
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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martech
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adobe
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ey
EY and Adobe have joined forces in a move designed to expand digital experience web content service to clients, in order to assist with DX.
Hamilton's $85 million UFB build comes to an end
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Hamilton's major £85m UFB project concludes, weaving cutting-edge broadband across 63,000 premises, expediting local digital connectivity.
Further changes to speed up apartment UFB connections
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Government announces reforms to speed up UFB connections for apartment dwellers. Changes aim to make it easier for residents to access UFB.
Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.