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 284
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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government
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chorus
New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
Hidden insights within Internet of Things data
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Teradata launches Teradata Listener and Aster Analytics on Hadoop to help businesses tap into the hidden insights of IoT data, transforming operations.
Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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facebook
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rugby world cup
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partners
Rugby World Cup fans are going to be able to vote on a new category at the World Rugby Awards, via a hash tag on Facebook.
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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uc
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fibre
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statistics nz
Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.
Kiwis go nuts over streaming - data usage higher than ever
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The increase in data usage coincides with a large increase in the proportion of broadband connections that have no data cap.
Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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online security
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nfp
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nca
Digital citizens, from consumers and SMBs to multinationals, are being encouraged to increase their awareness about safe internet use.
Truly wireless headphones making their case on Kickstarter
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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kickstarter
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wireless headphones
Alpha Audiotronics in the U.S. have launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of launching truly wireless ear buds – Skybuds.
Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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clean technologies
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apple
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apple imac
Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.
FireEye extends threat intelligence for enterprise
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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threat intelligence
The release enables enterprises to adapt endpoint protection utilising new visibility into their endpoint and insight from cloud and real-time feeds.
Free professional learning with Connected Educator initiative
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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netsafe
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core education
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online learning
NetSafe joins the Connected Educator initiative to promote online safety resources for teachers. Open until 16 October.
Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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south taranaki council
South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland offers free Wi-Fi in several locations since its 2011 Rugby World Cup expansion. Users can enjoy 1GB daily across 60+ zones.
Improper use of big data analytics risky, says Gartner
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner warns of increased risk of failure in big data projects, stressing the need for best practices to secure business value.
SDN and SD-WAN on the rise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Software-Defined Networking adoption in the data centre is gaining interest, with SD Wide-Area Networking emerging as the next wave of innovation.
New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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recruitment
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temp market
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candidates
An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.
Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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link market services
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virtual meeting
Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
New GoPro camera boasts Wi-Fi functionality
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
GoPro's HERO+ WiFi hits shelves at $199.99, offering 1080p60 video, 8MP photos, and the newfound ease of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Submissions wanted for DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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callaghan innovation
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dick smith
A new competition is calling on New Zealand's top emerging entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge.
Zendesk launches predictive analytics feature for enterprise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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crm
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martech
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zendesk
Zendesk launches Satisfaction Prediction, its first machine learning and predictive analytics feature for customer service.
Quality over security for Kiwi online shoppers
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Quality is top concern for Asia Pacific consumers shopping online, says Visa survey. Payment security is less of a concern.