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 249
Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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civil defence
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x
Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
Samsung gets tough with new tablet
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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samsung
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sap
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geoop
Samsung enters New Zealand tablet market with launch of the Galaxy Tab Active, designed for tough environments.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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surveillance
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital transformation
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government
Shah will focus on executing the business' growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.
Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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censusatschool
New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.
New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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pitchmetrics
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iconz/webvisions
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consultancy
After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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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.
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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apps
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apple
Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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imation
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nexsan
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ironkey
Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
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.
Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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lenovo
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adware
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tablets
The instructions come amid backlash after it was revealed Lenovo preinstalled software that made devices vulnerable to hacking.
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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malware
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gaming
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email security
As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.
Would you like a sex toy with that?
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film
With the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in New Zealand this week, sex toy retailers and DIY stores are bracing for a surge in demand ahead of Valentine's Day.
Creepy big brother Samsung listening to your every word
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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biometrics
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digital entertainment
Creepy big brother strikes again with Samsung's new Smart TV privacy policy, allowing the company to listen in on everything you say.
What CIOs need to know about the changing face of technology
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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storage
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virtualisation
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private cloud
CIOs brace for tech upheaval, with Jay Kidd predicting seismic shifts across IoT, Big Data and cloud computing in 2015.
Xero targets overseas market with US-based Douglas Jeffries named as CFO
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero gears up for global expansion, appointing Douglas Jeffries, seasoned US financial expert, as its new CFO.
Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.
IBM 4Q revenue slumps, 2015 outlook not great
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Global tech giant IBM's earnings slumped in the fourth quarter for 2014 as it moves away from its core hardware business.