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 293
Dell server portfolio bridging technology gap
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Dell's PowerEdge 13th generation servers are being used in over 55 countries, helping the company's server business grow faster than the industry average.
Social media retail activities boosting online purchases
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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open source
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e-commerce
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facebook
Players such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram have an impact on global e-retail figures, says Juniper Research.
Card not needed: Westpac launches new payment method for online shopping
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Westpac and Payment Express have released a new service that allows Westpac customers to pay for online purchases directly from the bank account.
Enthusiasm for the Teacher-led Innovation Fund huge, says Ministry of Education
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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māori
Teacher-led Innovation Fund receives overwhelming support, with $2.7m already funded in first round. Stay tuned for Round 2 applications.
Is your workplace ready for GenMobile with their BYOD obsession?
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Billions of Wi-Fi devices are putting company data and IT systems at risk as employees neglect security protocols.
Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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bluetooth
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sony xperia
Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
Nimble Storage upgrades platform for enterprise
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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storage
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nimble storage
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enterprise storage
Nimble Storage announces new features to its Adaptive Flash platform, enabling IT organisations to meet service level agreements more effectively.
VoIP vulnerable to cyber attacks
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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voip
New research by Nettitude reveals VoIP infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, with 88% of them occurring out of office hours.
Kiwi UC firm Cogent enters strategic partnership with Nectar Services Corp
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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cisco
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avaya
New Zealand's Cogent has partnered with Nectar to offer comprehensive monitoring and diagnostic software for UC services.
Mobile devices tearing up printing and scanning landscape
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The printing, scanning and document management landscape is changing due to the rise of smartphones and tablets, says IDC.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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uc
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spark
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retail
Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
Enterprise managed services growing telco revenues
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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uc
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ovum
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telcos
Telecoms providers will generate over $297bn in revenue from global services to enterprise customers by 2020, says Ovum.
Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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trend micro
Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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symantec
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social media
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cyberbullying
We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.
Kapiti Coast's Aura RedShield Security takes home Cyber Gold award
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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kapiti chamber of commerce
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wellington gold awards
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aura information security
Aura RedShield Security wins Cyber Gold at Wellington Gold Awards, recognizing their cyber security software and services.
Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.
Kiwi firm Think I.T signs on as 3CX reseller
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
Kiwi IT specialist Think I.T champions telephony innovation, seals reseller deal with 3CX, promising cutting-edge features for SMEs.
Are your staff side-stepping security protocols?
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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tablets
ESET says employees are using apps, cloud services, software and devices that are outside the knowledge and control of the CIO and IT staff.
Bystander effect in cyberbullying
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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cyberbullying
A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.
Why digital technologies are used for learning
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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edutech
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byod
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education, learning & training
Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.