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 383
Film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Mockingjay, Part 1 surprises: Lawrence shines amidst rebellion, but the film, a mere setup for the finale, lacks the spark of its predecessors. 2.5/5.
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.
NZ security vendors need to educate clients as hackers break into IoT
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As the number of devices connected to the network increase, security vendors need to start educating their clients.
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.
Instagram introduces verified badges for celebrities
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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instagram
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photography
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creative technologies
Instagram will be rolling out verified badges to public figures, to make it easier for people to connect with authentic accounts.
Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.
Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.
HP remains on top LFP market
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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hp
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printing
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ricoh
HP is the wide format market leader, and in the third quarter has gained share in both shipments and revenues on a worldwide basis.
Brocade refocusing on NZ channel partners
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Brocade boosts NZ presence with partner programme revamp, aiming to transition channel partners from traditional sales to policy experts.
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.
Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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fitbit
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fitness tracker
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accessories
This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.
Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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uc
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netguide web awards
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techday
Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.
Brocade returns to New Zealand with local appointment
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Andy Miller appointed as Brocade's New Zealand Manager, tasked with spearheading growth in software and IP networking in the region.
University of Otago providing anytime, anywhere access to virtual resources with Citrix
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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daas
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university of otago
University of Otago revolutionises learning with Citrix's virtual resources, enabling flexible education for over 21,000 students.
Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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ios
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apple
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samsung
Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.
Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
Whanganui says it could have triumphed in the Gigatown competition if it had been eligible, as it already offers gigabit speeds.
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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hyperscale
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wireless networks
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cloud services
CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.
InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand's largest passenger transport network.
Leveraging Nimble's partner ecosystem to reduce project risk
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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storage
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virtualisation
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daas
Customers leverage Nimble's converged infrastructure solution, SmartStack, built on Cisco UCS and pre-validated through ecosystem partners including C.
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.