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 193
Education Ministry pushes PaCT site for student achievement
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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ndi
New website launched by Government to demonstrate how Progress and Consistency Tool works in education industry. #PaCT #education.
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.
Tackling NZ cybercrime in 2017: Why recovery is just as important as prevention
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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dr
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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.
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.
Where is virtual reality headed in 2017?
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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vr
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digital marketing
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spotify: Tunes with a side of weather
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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digital music
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spotify
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weather
Spotify's Climatune uses AccuWeather data, creating playlists reflecting your city's mood from rain’s lullabies to sunshine bops.
Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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dei
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martech
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creative technologies
2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.
Are educators restricting student access to 3D printing?
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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3d printing
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y soft
Student access to 3D printers across the globe is being restricted across the globe by education institutions, despite the learning benefits.
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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edutech
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nz
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government
The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
Kiwi parents concerned over kids' daily internet fix
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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netsafe
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safer internet day
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vodafone
In a sign of how prevalent life online is, 61% of parents revealed that their pre-school children are now getting a daily fix of internet.
NZ govt urges Kiwi to be cautious online
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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government
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safer internet day
New Zealand Government urges Kiwis to stay safe online as International Safer Internet Day takes place this week.
MYOB sets sights on mid-market with new offering
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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nz
MYOB targets larger firms with its novel cloud payroll system, Advanced People, set to boost efficiency across NZ's mid-market.
Kiwi tech start up launches new software to help schools communicate
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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saas
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cloud services
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technology in schools
Arrowtown-based tech start up Virtual Industries Group has developed a new Software-as-as-Service product called Message My Way.
Facebook ups the ante on security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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privacy
Facebook beefs up user security with new Security Key feature, enhancing protection against online threats.
Positives outweigh internet risks, survey finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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netsafe
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safer internet day
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internetnz
Despite fears, 89% of Kiwis find the internet's boons top its banes, InternetNZ survey reveals on Safer Internet Day.
Machine learning, drones, 3D and digital art: Adobe on how technology is changing design
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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martech
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drones
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creative technologies
Adobe forecasts tech's creative surge with AI, drones, 3D and refined digital artwork poised to transform design landscapes.
Bundling utilities: Good or bad for business?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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business
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trustpower
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nz
Is this stress worth it? Are there legitimate reasons you should pursue consolidating your utility bills through consolidated providers?.
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo ‘one to watch’
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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apple
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mobility
Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
BlackBerry makes moves with its global expansion of crisis communication software
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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product management
BlackBerry steps up as it takes its cutting-edge crisis communication software global, bolstering security in 8 new languages.
Can an app help curb your social media addiction?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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apps
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social media
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antisocial
New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.