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 304
ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.
Widespread malware threat on Android devices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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gaming
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firewalls
Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.
Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
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partners
Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.
Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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customers
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cto
Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.
New strategic alliance for Mindfull and WhereScape
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The potential for better business performance has encouraged Mindfull and WhereScape to form a new strategic alliance for the New Zealand market.
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.
Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.
Samsung offers education solutions for schools
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
Samsung Electronic has announced it is creating an innovative IoT ecosystem at this week's CeBIT conference. #Samsung #IoT #CeBIT2015.
Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
Cyber security & risk management - what your enterprise needs to consider
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.
Kiwi Yahoo users' passwords safe...for now
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
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yahoo xtra
While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.
Palmerston North City Council offers online payment service
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Palmerston North City Council launches new online payment service, allowing residents to pay parking fines and invoices online. More services to follow.
Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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spark
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partners
Spark is doing 'everything possible' to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
Consumer NZ campaign targets telco unfair contract terms
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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consumer nz
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telcos
The ban will apply to unfair terms in standard-form consumer contracts used by electricity retailers, telcos, finance providers, pay-TV operators.
Northland Inc welcomes announcements on ultra-fast broadband rollout
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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government
These announcements combined with the proposed Hawaiki cable landing in Whangarei provide Northland with a fantastic opportunity to create employment.
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital signage
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iot
The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.
Social media aiding terrorists
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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social media
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terrorism
CIA director warns that social media and technology make it harder to combat terrorism. Threats are becoming more decentralised and difficult to track.
Adapt your customer service strategies, or die.
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
The digital customer engagement revolution is here, and is forcing organisations to adapt their customer service strategies, or die.
Tech boot camps grow young entrepreneurs
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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edutech
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online education limited
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partners
Young technology entrepreneurs in the Waikato region will benefit from $60,000 of funding for Online Education Limited.