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 303
Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Aspect Software partners with Premier Technologies to launch Aspect Customer Experience Platform (CXP) with Omni-Channel capabilities in the Cloud.
New Zealand's first mobile wallet is officially here
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
From today, close to 1million smartphone users around the country will be able to download Semble to make secure payments using only their smartphone.
Revera signals push to multi-cloud offering with Azure-enabled services platform
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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multi-cloud
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Revera launches Apollo, bridging the gap with a hybrid, Azure-based cloud platform, supporting local data sovereignty needs.
rhipe Cloud Channel Summit 2015 heading to Auckland
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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partners
rhipe is bringing the world of cloud computing to one place at this year's Cloud Channel Summit – and you're invited.
Trend Micro gives the low down on World Back Up Day
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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cloud services
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trend micro
World Backup Day promotes the importance of data backup and protection, with 30% of people never backing up their data.
Good news for Kiwi businesses: Microsoft brings Office 365 and CRM to Aussie data centres
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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crm
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Australasia's most complete cloud: Office 365 and Dynamics CRM Online now available for New Zealand businesses through Australian data centres.
Forget your VPN password
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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malware
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vpns
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cybersecurity
ESET Secure Authentication integrates with all major VPNs to provide two-factor authentication ensuring strong security for sensitive company assets.
Kiwi ride sharing app seeks $200k crowdfunding
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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chariot
Chariot app users can set up rides with each other. These can be recurring, one-off short trips in the city, or long-haul intercity trips.
Sage appoints new country manager for NZ, looks at partners
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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partners
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partnerships
Justin Robbins steps up as Sage's new NZ country manager, aiming to bolster partnerships and enhance customer experiences.
WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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martech
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apps
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apple
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
More than a million lost to online scams during March
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The national cybersafety organisation has recorded more than $1m lost to online scams during March and is seeing smartphones and tablets increasingly.
Oracle leading as vendor revenue grows in integrated systems market
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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ibm
IDC:The industry saw competitive dynamics shift with major vendors forming new partnerships. This is sure to set a new competitive landscape for 2015.
Fitbit answers your cycling prayers
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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fitbit surge
Fitbit's Surge now tracks cycling, fulfilling a top user request with GPS, heart rate, and calories data for avid bikers.
Intermedia makes it easier for partners to sell VoIP services
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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contact centre
Intermedia has launched its VoIP Scout network testing solution for its partners at the Channel Partners Conference in Las Vegas.
Inquiry into GCSB spying claims confirmed
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gcsb
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inspector general of intelligence and security
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travel
Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence & Security will investigate allegations of GCSB interception of communications in the South Pacific.
Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.
ANZ FastPay to include EFTPOS transactions
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.
N4L double hitter at HiTech Awards
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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n4l
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awards
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online learning
Managed Network was named a finalist for Best Public Sector Technology Solution, and N4L Pond has been named as a finalist for Innovative Initiative.
Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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email security
With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.