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 296
Mobile VoIP skyrocketing
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The amount of mobile data downloaded is expected to double yearly, driven by the use of tablets, modems, and smartphones.
Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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schools
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edtech
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technology gifts
As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students' attention.
Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Funded by T>Stream, Taupo towncentre will have access to free a WiFi service, in a move to keep residents and tourists in the town for longer.
Retailers: the four waves of disruption
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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e-commerce
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dpa
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retail
UK retailers must navigate complex disruptions, from mobile impact to social media influence, per PwC's 'Total Retail 2015' report.
Online retail spending: April results are in
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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bnz
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retail spending
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retail
April online retail spending in New Zealand climbed 7% year-on-year to over NZD $3 billion annually, with international merchants seeing a 14% rise.
It's official: Apple Music is happening
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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apple
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apple music
Apple unveils Apple Music, its own streaming service, set to rival Spotify and Pandora with a cutting-edge platform for music lovers.
Is cloud sabotaging unified comms?
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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uc
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cloud services
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ihs
Businesses are continuing to hold off new phone system purchases, and global enterprise PBX revenue is falling as a result.
Head of cyber security becomes Deloitte partner
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Deloitte appoints new partner for cyber, privacy and resilience, Anu Nayar, to lead national cyber risk initiatives.
Are Kiwi SMBs dismissing BYOD threats?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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byod
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kaspersky
Small business owners are not concerned about the security risks of BYOD, leaving their company vulnerable, according to a study by Kaspersky Lab.
Wholesale charges to blame for high internet costs, says Spark
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
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retail
Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
ComCom: strong growth in data consumption
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.
Apple's new streaming service - the Spotify killer?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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apple
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spotify
Apple is set to unveil its eagerly anticipated streaming service, Apple Music, potentially disrupting the market dominated by Spotify.
Maori TV: has editorial independence been compromised?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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labour party
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maori television
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media
The Labour Party is calling for assurance on Maori TV editorial independence following the shock resignation of Mihingarangi Forbes last week.
Enterprise storage market back in familiar pattern
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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storage
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enterprise storage
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odm
Demand for server-based storage and hyperscale infrastructure drives a 6.8% Increase in enterprise storage spending in the first quarter of 2015.
Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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apps
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avg technologies
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mobile data
New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.
Top 10 tech trends government CIOs must prioritise
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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uc
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supply chain
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fleet management
Legacy IT systems, stretched IT budgets and a lack of critical IT skills are just some of issues that are inhibiting government CIOs.
ViFX to deliver VMware hybrid cloud offering to NZ
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
ViFX teams up with VMware to offer NZ businesses a robust hybrid cloud solution, unlocking new levels of agility and IT efficiency.
Sydney-based IaaS provider OrionVM teams up with Megaport
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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iaas
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megaport
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orionvm
Australian Infrastructure as a Service provider, OrionVM, has partnered with Megaport to bring speed and flexibility to its customers.
Harnessing big data and mobility in the enterprise
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big Data and mobility are mega trends with many predicting it will significantly change business forever. Why is this and what can you do about it?.
Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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microsoft
Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.