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 269
Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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social media
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x
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communication
Twitter celebrates its 10th anniversary, thanking users worldwide and reflecting on pivotal events that shaped the platform.
Vodafone to lead 'major' digital transformation at The Trusts
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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contact centre
The transformation will include improved mobile voice and data capability, unified comms, improved security, and improved Wi-Fi services.
Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
Ingram Micro to boost UC NetXUSA acquisition
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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uc
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supply chain
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voip
ngram Micro has acquired US-based NETXUSA, a unified communications value-added distributor focused on VOIP and IP phones for telco resellers.
Trademark scam underway in NZ
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New scam targets trademark applicants in New Zealand, warns AJ Park. Businesses asked for misleading payments of over $1600.
Original big data solutions vital, says Teradata
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata underscores the need for bespoke big data solutions, advising firms to forge unique analytic strategies for competitive edge.
Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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flexera
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enterprise security
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cve
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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seek
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recruitment
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talent
Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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skinny mobile
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Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People's Choice Award 2016.
Australian UC service market 'intense', set to reach $1 billion
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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bt
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analyst report
Amidst fierce competition, Australia's UC service market is forecast to top £725m by 2021, with tech giants vying for dominance.
Amazon teases new education platform
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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amazon
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amazon q
Amazon aims to enter the education market with a new platform for schools and classrooms, according to reports. #AmazonEducation.
Christchurch, Uber has landed
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uber
Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
EXCLUSIVE: What the Workplace of the Future means for the NZ channel
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
The New Zealand channel is well prepared to capitalise on what Polycom sees as being a significant opportunity for growth – Workplace of the Future.
Sex toys and cyber crims, oh my
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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tablets
At a news conference, security firm Trend Micro demonstrated how a smart sex toy could be easily hacked and controlled.
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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recruitment
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halcyon knights
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candidates
Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.
Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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palmerston north city council
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online voting
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horizons regional council
Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.
Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
In a stark warning, Trend Micro's report reveals cyber threats are surging, with 2015's attacks outsmarting traditional security.
NEC Australia becomes a strategic Microsoft IoT partner
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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digital signage
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public cloud
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iot
NEC Australia joins Microsoft's Azure IoT program to develop IoT solutions for vertical markets using Azure cloud platform.
Who is winning the war? Security experts hard to recruit
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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resilience
Demand continues to rise for cyber security skills as an arms race develops between cyber criminals and those looking to secure systems and data.