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 419
Mixed results for NZQA online maths exam
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
#
nzqa
#
digital assessment
#
qualifications
Over 11,000 New Zealand students have completed a digital maths assessment, with mixed results, according to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
cybersecurity
#
personal computing devices
#
tablets & laptops
Gartner warns of new cybersecurity frontiers as digital businesses evolve, with a push towards protecting the IoT's burgeoning 'edge'.
Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
apps
#
skyscanner
#
traveltech
Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.
Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
f-secure
#
drive-by dowloads
#
hacking
Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.
Explosion of SaaS applications in enterprise causing security concerns
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
saas
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
The increase in SaaS adoption has the potential to introduce new security risks or allow unauthorised access to sensitive data.
Advantage teams up with Dell and Veeam
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
dr
#
iaas
#
cloud services
New Zealand businesses urged to follow 3-2-1 rule to ensure data center availability during disasters. #backup #datacenter.
Wintec using tech to support students and staff
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
absolute it
#
wintec
#
bso
Wintec harnesses innovative tech to enhance learning and workplace flexibility for students and staff in Hamilton's evolving IT landscape.
Xirrus solves security concerns on public Wi-Fi
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
#
wifi
Xirrus is tackling security fears associated with public Wi-Fi by introducing EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi for safeguarding users.
The state of information security: Kiwi businesses not confident
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
cybersecurity
#
pwc
#
partners
NZ organisations trust their suppliers and believe that they will simply do the right thing despite the absence of security obligations in contracts.
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
#
uc
#
wireless networks
#
healthtech
Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.
Trend Micro helps enterprise with hybrid IT infrastructures
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
data protection
#
cloud services
#
trend micro
Enterprises are adopting a hybrid approach to IT infrastructure to leverage the benefits of combining cloud and existing infrastructure.
How your school can manage student and teacher data
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
data management
Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
network infrastructure
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
Ruckus Wireless unveils new Wi-Fi architecture designed to slash costs and improve performance for small businesses.
Second NZ university threatened
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
victoria university
#
police
Victoria University is being evacuated following the discovery of a note threatening the detonation of a bomb in the Murphy Building.
Enterprises 'immature' around end-user mobile computing
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
dimension data
#
mobility
Large organisations are failing to act strategically when it comes to planning end-user computing initiatives, according to a report by Dimension Data.
Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
cybersecurity
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
Huawei recognised for its 5G contributions
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
wireless networks
Huawei triumphs at LTE Asia Awards, winning two categories for its contribution to 5G development and innovation in heterogeneous networks.
Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
uc
#
deloitte
#
ufb
The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.
Schools not taking advantage of technology in the classroom
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
#
technology in schools
#
the organisation for economic co-operation and development
There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.
Anonymous online threat made to University of Otago
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
#
police
#
online message boards
The NZ Police are urging students and staff to take extra care on Wednesday following a threat via an anonymous online message board.