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 306
IT career opportunities galore in New Zealand
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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software development
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absolute it
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employment
New Zealand's tech industry is thriving with high job satisfaction, flexible working conditions, and competitive salaries, attracting global talent.
Koorb aims for three in a row at Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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koorb
Kiwi business consulting firm Koorb has been named as a finalist in three categories in the Microsoft 2015 Partner Awards.
Netflix launch date revealed
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.
Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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edutech
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partners
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partnerships
Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.
KEMP Technologies appoints ANZ territory account manager
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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supply chain
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kemp technologies
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inventory management systems
Virtual load balancer software provider KEMP Technologies has appointed Kieren Kemm as Australia/New Zealand Territory Account Manager.
Vodafone scores Netflix contract
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.
Hands-on Review: Nokia Lumia 830
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Overall, the Nokia Lumia 830 was a wonderful introduction to Windows phones for me. However, is it enough to pull me away from my iPhone?.
Galaxy S6 launch signals wireless power going mainstream
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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samsung
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wireless nation
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samsung galaxy
In one of the strongest signals yet that wireless power has entered mainstream adoption, Samsung has built wireless charging into its new smartphones.
Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.
Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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google
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gps
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serko
Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.
Microsoft NZ to host dragon den style event for partners
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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smb
Microsoft New Zealand is inviting all partners that sell to SMB customers to put their pitch skills to the test in a Dragon's Den style competition.
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark's new upgrades
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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uc
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.
Robot cat helps dementia patients
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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robots
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healthtech
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justocat
A new robotic therapy has been launched to help people who suffer from dementia and intellectual disabilities, in the form of a cat.
Kiwi CIOs need to develop formal plans to address aggressive cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Although the frequency of a cybersecurity attack on a large scale is low, by 2018, 40% of large enterprises will have formal plans in place.
Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
VoLTE activity sends global VoIP market up 12%
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoLTE surge boosts global VoIP market to $4.2bn, riding on network upgrades and next-gen services, says Infonetics.
Pay by Bitcoin at 2Talk
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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crypto
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blockchain
2Talk pioneers Bitcoin payments, catering to tech-savvy NZ clientele who favour digital currency convenience for their VOIP services.
Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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4g technology
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3g
Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.
Introducing... VoIPwatch NZ
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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voip
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telephony
Our aim is to be the grand central station of VoIP news, bringing together industry, implementers and end users together in one spot.