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 250
Why Facebook at Work isn't going to work
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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data privacy
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microsoft
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facebook
Facebook's new Facebook at Work initiative may face obstacles including privacy concerns and mixing personal and work profiles, says researcher.
Global IT budgets hindered by ageing software
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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virtualisation
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dr
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partner programmes
IT budgets for the coming year are not going to be breaking any world records. IT pros will need to adjust their tech buying habits due to budget cons.
Former HP manager joins Mitel, targets NZ channel market
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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uc
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hp
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collaboration
James Bruty, ex-HP manager, now leads Mitel's charge to dominate NZ's unified communications market, leveraging 19 years of IT expertise.
Commvault endpoint data protection strengthens enterprise BYOD initiatives
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Commvault launches new Simpana for Endpoint Data Protection, ensuring data safety for the mobile workforce amidst rising global breaches.
LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.
Kiwi start up Xero makes waves in US market
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
New Zealand-based software start up Xero has today announced customers in the US have full access to the Xero payroll platform in three states.
Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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green party
Greens demand cross-party say in new GCSB chief's hiring to ensure political neutrality, amid criticisms of the current system.
Zuora appoints first ever ANZ marketing manager, eyes up NZ's hot market
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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saas
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relationship business management
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zuora
Zuora has hired Carla Glavonjic as its first marketing manager for Australia and New Zealand, to increase brand awareness and generate sales leads.
Say goodbye to Urbanspoon
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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zomato
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yelp
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urbanspoon
Zomato acquires Urbanspoon, marking a major US entry and global expansion, doubling its traffic to 80 million visits per month.
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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ddos
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anonymous
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hackers
In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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sony
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cyber attacks
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theatre
The Sony cyber attack, involving Seth Rogen, North Korea, and President Obama, was one of the biggest scandals of last year.
Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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tinder
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online dating
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bristlr
Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.
Apple shouts out to developers with new records in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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semiconductors
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apps
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ios
Apple kicks off 2015 with record App Store sales, earning developers over $25 billion to date and marking a historic New Year's Day.
Industry-first data plan to separate business and personal mobile data
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Good Technology unveils Good Work with Data, the first plan to split business and personal mobile data, redefining BYOD landscapes.
Wellington City Council selects Australian-based IT supplier
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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wellington city council
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technologyone
Wellington City Council chooses TechnologyOne, set to overhaul IT infrastructure for improved efficiency, service, and future-readiness.
Kiwi crime fighting software selected by European justice agency
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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case management
Wynyard Group secures significant agreement with European justice agency for Investigative Case Management solution.
SAP to resell HP Fortify as part of expanded agreement
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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cybersecurity
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software development
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hp
As an expansion to a longstanding reseller relationship, SAP Fortify by HP enables SAP customers to identify, triage and fix vulnerabilities in produc.
Xero cloud platform surpasses 400,000 customers
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
The small business cloud market is still in its infancy; of the addressable market of hundreds of millions of small businesses, only a small percentag.
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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google
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apple
IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.