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 51
Australia's cloud computing game slipping
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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bsa
Australia is falling behind in cloud computing policies, ranking 6th out of 24 leading IT economies, according to a study by the BSA.
New malware scam using Facebook Messenger
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET is warning Facebook users of a common scam that sees attackers sending videos via Facebook Messenger through a user's friend list.
APeJ 3D printing spending to reach $4 billion in 2019
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
3D printing is set to hit new heights, with IDC forecasting spend in Asia Pacific excluding Japan to grow to more than $4 billion in 2019.
Dedicated travel site for women launched
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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iwd
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travelher.org
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travel technologies
There is so much negativity out there right now, so much fear. Travelher is about focusing on something positive, encouraging women to embrace travel.
Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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ddi
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stem
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banking
New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mbie
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catalyst fund
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biosecurity
New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
IT spending set for major slowdown in 2016
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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it budget
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analyst report
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smartphones
Global IT spending to slow notably in 2016, growing only 2% amid economic instability in emerging markets and smartphone market saturation, reports IDC.
Line of Business budgets could make up half of IT spending
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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supply chain
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lob spending
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analyst report
Non-IT business units to spend almost as much as IT-funded purchases, says IDC. 47% of corporate IT spending to be funded by non-IT in 2019.
Innovative Kiwi post-production software making global headway
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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kiwa digital
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voiceq
New Kiwa Digital software is revolutionizing the TV and film post-production industry, halving the time spent in the studio.
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
Largest salon brand deploys Aerohive Wi-Fi networking solutions
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Great Clips has partnered with Aerohive to deliver secure, scalable Wi-Fi across its 3800 salons in the US and Canada.
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
Wireless broadband in public safety market expected to soar
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
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police
The global wireless broadband in public safety market is set to reach $22.9bn by 2020, according to a new study.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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trans-pacific partnership
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fta
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tpp
Australia signs controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other countries, opening up new economic opportunities.
New Zealand Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
The annual NZ Security Conference and Exhibition comes to Auckland this November, bringing with it a range of international speakers and presentations.
Positive signs for enterprise videoconferencing equipment market as Cisco leads the pack
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
Cisco triumphs in burgeoning enterprise videoconferencing market with 45.6% share as global demand for high-end video solutions spikes.
Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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smb
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the alternative board
A third of NZ's small firms miss out on the cloud's perks, risking their profits, as a new study highlights a critical digital skills gap.
Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.
Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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nz retailers association
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budget
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retail
The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.