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 290
Australia 'clear leader' in digital marketing performance
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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martech
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marketing
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adobe
Not only are marketers in Australia leading the digital marketing charge, but they are also beginning to pull away from other regions.
Business integrity at risk with cloud-hosted VoIP
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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edge computing
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voip
Claranet warns of the perils of cloud-hosted VoIP without proper network integration, risking business reputations.
Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government's broadband extension.
Skype gets more personal on Android
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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google
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voip
Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.
Software-centric IT environments are challenging IT organisations
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Changing business pressures, growing security threats and an increasingly software-centric approach to IT is changing the role of network engineers.
Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.
Asia Pacific to lead the world in mobile payments
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are poised for explosive growth in Asia Pacific, driven by a high number of initiatives and diverse mCommerce maturity levels.
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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plantronics
Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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qualifications
Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.
VoIP and gaming go hand-in-hand
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
New research has found gamers have a more positive game experience when using voice communication and would prefer using a standardised service.
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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uc
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n4l
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rural broadband initiative
Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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uc
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4g technology
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data streaming
Vodafone says it is 'so confident' in its mobile network, it will provide a money-back guarantee to new customers.
Social media platforms causing VoIP revival
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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uc
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facebook
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voip
In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.
Aussie organisations need to get smarter about aligning data
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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teradata
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integration
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roi
Australian organisations must remove the barrier of siloed data if they want to achieve maximum return on their data investment.
Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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google
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ovum
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alphabet
Google morphs into Alphabet, sharpens focus on key markets with Sundar Pichai helming core internet and Android businesses.
Verizon rolls out Wireless Connected VoIP
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Verizon introduces Wireless Connected VoIP, a new feature that eliminates long-distance charges for enterprise VoIP customers.
University of Auckland selects new learning management platform
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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saas
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edutech
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auckland university
The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.
Data centres number one target of cyber criminals
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Because data centres store an organisation's most valuable and most visible assets, they are vulnerable to attack.
Media Design School to run short courses on emerging digital tech
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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martech
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social media
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media design school
The specialist workshops will feature an array of tools, tips, and transferable skills in the fields of new and emerging digital technologies.