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 305
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
Is Skype really the best choice for your business?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Skype's utility for firms is in question—can it overcome sync issues and outages to become the ultimate business tool?.
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
Why VoIP is essential for business
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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VoIP revolutionises business comms, cutting costs and adding features traditional phone lines can't match, making global outreach affordable.
Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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social media
The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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readify
Australian tech company Readify, with Microsoft, are hosting road shows to demystify the Internet of Things for business leaders.
Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The new SureColor SC-P600, is a 'fast, flexible and easy-to-use' printer that produces professional, high-quality photo prints in sizes up to A3+.
Nokia Networks helps Vodafone New Zealand to achieve another country-first landmark
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.
CallPlus to bring UFB to Wanaka businesses this April
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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gigatown
CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.
Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
Only time will tell if the Apple Watch proves a game changer
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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What apps it will have? How many models will there be, what are their price points? How long will the battery last? Is it really as ugly as sin?.
Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.
Intergen shoot for ERP hat trick at Microsoft Partner Awards
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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intergen
Having been named NZ Microsoft ERP Partner of the Year for the last two years, IT services firm Intergen says it is this year going for the hat trick.
Worldwide server market revenues increase
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
Xero says hello to iPad
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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financial systems
Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.
VoIP playing a big role in office transformation
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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Polycom says cloud-based VoIP will have a big involvement with how technologies are changing the way offices and companies operate in New Zealand.