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 268
NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.
Cloud and big data - the perfect pair?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CenturyLink hails cloud as big data's ally, touting it as key for project success with scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure.
Should the Dark Net be shut down?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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dark net
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ipsos
If this realm truly embodies the seedy underbelly of the Internet, then why do 29% of respondents think it should not be taken down?.
Is technology more important than textbooks?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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tes global
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technology in the classroom
New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.
Adobe + Dropbox integration now on Android
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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martech
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dropbox
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adobe
The partnership has been extended to include the 300 million Acrobat Reader customers who have installed the app on their Android devices.
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Where in the world are malicious domains hosted?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
New research reveals that over 90% of malicious domains are hosted in the US and Germany, according to Infoblox.
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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malware
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.
Spark's acquisition of 2300MHz spectrum given all clear
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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woosh wireless
The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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computer science
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
DMS vendors need to step up - IBM and Accenture pulling ahead
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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martech
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marketing
Developing digital marketing services portfolios helps IT services-centric vendors add a dimension to the broader digital transformation efforts.
ESET discovers strange malware targeting USB
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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usb
USB Thief malware steals data from air-gapped systems undetectable by computer users, warns cyber security company ESET.
State of the internet: How does NZ stack up?
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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broadband
New Zealand's average internet speeds increase, but there is a significant drop in peak speeds. #StateoftheInternet.
Online and social media strategies vital, says Spark
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Online sales are vital for small businesses during holidays, says Spark, as SMBs should focus on web and social media strategy.
Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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wearables
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ixia
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cyber attacks
Connected fitness bands, watches and wearables are becoming popular in consumer and enterprise markets; the opportunity for hackers is big business.
Students not worried about cyber security
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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jisc technologies
Most UK students lack concern for cyber security despite it affecting them, according to a survey by Jisc Technologies.
Australia and NZ among 'most vulnerable' to security attacks
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
ccording to the report, the Cyber Five - South Korea, Australia, NZ, Japan and Singapore - appear nine times more vulnerable to cyberattack.
Mobile payments skyrocketing
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are proving to be a success, with forecasts predicting transactions from online, mobile & contactless payments to reach $3.6 trillion.
Security concerns boosting CCTV interest
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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surveillance
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cctv
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cameras
Security concerns have resulted in increased demand for technically advanced surveillance systems, creating huge growth opportunities.
Believe it or not: Women make more than men in data centers
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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stratoscale
A new survey has revealed some strange, almost unbelievable facts – there's a sector out there within the IT industry where women earn more than men.