About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 405
Advisory group named for Māori ICT Development
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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maori in tech
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innovation
Eight people appointed to Māori ICT Development Fund Expert Advisory Group to support Māori economic development.
Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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av
Bitdefender boosts mobile defence with mugshot-snapping feature to outfox snoops and smart-trusted network recognition.
More women in management, says Statistics NZ
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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statistics nz
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qualifications
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women in tech
Women are now almost as likely as men to work in managerial roles, according to a new report from Statistics New Zealand.
AUT professor takes out innovation award
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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aut
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kode biotech
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volution
AUT's biotech pioneer, Prof Steve Henry, scoops top prize at NZ Innovators Awards for cancer disguise tech set to revolutionise treatment.
Fonterra’s fingerprinting technology wins innovation award
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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fonterra
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ministry of primary industries
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dairynz
Fonterra’s research and development arm has taken out the Innovation Excellence in Research award at the New Zealand Innovators Awards.
Amy Adams shuts down Labour potshots at RBI
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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uc
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
Labour Party criticizes government's rural broadband plans, claiming cable between Wairoa and Tuai serves only one company.
Compliance across the board essential, says Concur
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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concur
Compliance is essential when managing finances within a business, according to Concur, who says it is impossible to manage money without it.
Konica Minolta adds value with Developer Support Program Conference
Mon, 26th Oct 2015
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software development
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printing
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konica minolta
Konica Minolta hosted its first Developer Support Program Conference in Sydney, introducing software developers to a new world of possibilities.
Ricoh Australia reduces carbon footprint
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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cleantech
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh Australia slashes emissions per employee by 20%, reaffirming its eco-dedication with carboNZero recertification.
Spark appoints CGO as first step in Givealitte transition gets underway
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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uc
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telco
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givealittle
Spark has appointed a chief giving officer, as the company looks to move the management of the Givealittle foundation within Spark.
Specialist Windows 10 training for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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it training
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microsoft
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windows
With Windows 10 landing, Auldhouse Computer Training is offering NZ businesses training courses to help their staff master the new operating system.
Data integrity top ambition for CFOs
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CFOs prioritize data integrity as key to accurate insights and business transformation, says Adaptive Insights report.
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.
Lincoln University students win Jade Software prize
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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lincoln university
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jade software
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information technology
Christchurch is being lauded as a ’hotspot for IT’ by a Lincoln University graduate who has jointly won a Jade Software prize.
Digital transformation driving IT spending in higher education
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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edutech
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digital transformation
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higher education
Higher education IT spending in the Asia Pacific region is expected to significantly increase by 2019, thanks to digital transformation initiatives.
IBM Cloud to the rescue: Kiwi app developer jumps ship
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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ibm
New Zealand's CLOUD M switches to IBM Cloud, significantly boosting emergency alert app's speed and reliability.
Victoria University revamps website
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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martech
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victoria university
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fronde
Victoria University has teamed up with technology firm Fronde to meet the demands of the university’s online audience.
Online tax services saving businesses money
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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government
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tax
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ird
Increasing numbers of businesses and individual taxpayers turning to online service to pay tax means big savings, according to the Government.
Machines to take half of Kiwi jobs
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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it automation
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chartered accountants
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innovation
New research warns that half of all jobs in New Zealand could be automated in the next 20 years, with the rural sector at greatest risk.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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gigatown
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telco
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.