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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.

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5+ A Day gets interactive with new educators resource
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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New website launched to help educators teach children about healthy eating, with free teaching resources provided.
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UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
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Social media takes over TV as key influencer of consumers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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martech
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digital marketing
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social media
Social media has overtaken TV as the key influencer in consumer decision making, according to a report by Teradata.
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Facebook gets helpful with Safety Check update
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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facebook
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social media
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safety check
Facebook's Safety Check evolves with the new Community Help feature, aiding crisis-hit users with essential resources.
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Galaxy S7 Edge: Samsung gets sleek with limited edition Black Pearl
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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samsung
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connectivity
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spark
Samsung launches limited edition Black Pearl finish for Galaxy S7 Edge, exclusively available in 128GB memory configuration.
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South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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stem
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The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.
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New sign language achievement standards and resources released
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ministry of education
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sign language
Educational leap as UK unveils new NZSL curriculum standards for secondary schools, expanding sign language learning and NCEA credit potential.
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Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ndi
Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.
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Apple spreads the pink love in time for Valentine’s Day
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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apple
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valentine's day
The tech giant highlights the iPhone 7, the iPad Pro, and the Apple Watch, designed for ‘all the ways they move’. LOLS.
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Too lazy to go buy a card? Facebook makes sending Valentine’s Cards easy
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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ndi
Valentine’s is proving to be a popular event for Facebook users, with the social media network seeing a spike in declarations of L.O.V.E.
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Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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stock imagery
Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine’s Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
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Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine’s Day
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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Kiwis’ broadband habits revealed
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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chorus
Kiwis' broadband usage follows a consistent pattern, with data usage reaching its peak between 8pm and 10:30pm, according to Chorus.
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First Women in IT scholarship awarded
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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women in technology
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otago polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic awards first Women in IT scholarship, offering $1000 for every year of study. Isabel Ryan chosen as recipient.
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Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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national standards
Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.
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Education Ministry pushes PaCT site for student achievement
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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edutech
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government
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ndi
New website launched by Government to demonstrate how Progress and Consistency Tool works in education industry. #PaCT #education.
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InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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broadband
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fibre
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internetnz
InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
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Tackling NZ cybercrime in 2017: Why recovery is just as important as prevention
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Whichever way you look at it, cyber security is essential for New Zealand businesses and businesses across the country can't afford to take any risks.
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At it again: Scammers targeting Kiwi elderly
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
In some cases, the caller had threatened to immediately disconnect their power if payment was not made immediately.
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Where is virtual reality headed in 2017?
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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vr
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It is anticipated that in 2017, there will be a wave of 360° content making an appearance as brands take the VR plunge.
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Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent grads
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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government
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dia
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govtech
GovTech Talent Graduate Programme lauds new talent as 15 aspiring tech gurus join British government to drive digital transformation.
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Simplicity to dominate visual trends in 2017, says Adobe
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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martech
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creative technologies
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adobe
Adobe predicts three visual trends for 2017: Our Relationship with Technology, Emotive Communication, and A Desire for Simplicity.
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Xero: Product wrap up for January 2017
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
The first month of 2017 is already over, but Xero has had a busy January, releasing numerous products and updates already this year.
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Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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contact centre
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cx
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martech
Air New Zealand introduces chatbot, Oscar, to provide personalised assistance and move away from traditional FAQ sections.