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 385
NEXTDC offers pay-by-the-month colocation services
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
NEXTDC launches FastStart, offering flexible monthly colocation services, catering to SMEs and firms seeking quick, reliable data centre access.
Emirates increases mobile presence with iPhone app
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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hcm
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ios
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apple
iPhone represents the majority of the mobile traffic to the Emirates websites, which is why the company has launched on iOS first.
MYOB users can manage accounts straight from their smartphones
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
The release of OnTheGo for AccountRight and Essentials clients is part of the ongoing process of MYOB's commitment to making business life easier.
Are flip phones making a comeback?
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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semiconductors
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samsung
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lg
The new Samsung Master Dual flip phone will sport two displays instead of one, one inside and another on the outer part of the phone.
BlackBerry and Samsung strategic partnership to boost enterprise security
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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apple
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samsung
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blackberry
BlackBerry and Samsung ally to elevate Android's enterprise security, melding Samsung Knox with BlackBerry's BES12 for a robust solution.
OneNet expands intern programme to include Massey University
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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onenet
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massey university
The team has been working closely with OneNet's in-house engineers on a new software product for managing the inventory and configuration of their datacentres.
Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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iot
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analyst report
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automotive
Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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government
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uber
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digitalisation
Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
Move over Spotify, YouTube's here
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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google
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apple
New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.
Facebook explains how it gets and uses information with privacy policy update
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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data privacy
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apple
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facebook
Facebook updates privacy policy, introduces Privacy Basics & proposes changes to policies, including clearer explanation of ads.
Bitdefender launches free tool to help rid users of adware
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
As malvertising takes the cyber-crime spotlight, the tool provides complete protection against malicious programs that can hijack computers.
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
Facebook's gonna let you control more of the crap you see on your News Feed
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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facebook
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feedback
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users
Changes will enable users to give more feedback to Facebook about whether they want to see certain posts on their feeds.
Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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facebook
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messenger
Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.
Wotif releases mobile responsive homepage on travel website
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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house of travel
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wotif
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travel
The new homepage forms part of a wider responsive design project that aims to optimise the Wotif experience across PC, tablet and mobile.
LG partners with RSA and Clubs NZ, debuts new TV ahead of Cricket World Cup
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
LG teams up with RSA and Clubs NZ to offer premium TVs at nonprofit rates for Cricket World Cup, ensuring Kiwis enjoy the game in high definition.
Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.
Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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google
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apple
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facebook
AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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google
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k&l technology
K&L partners with Ngati Porou to boost East Coast health services, bringing local IT solutions and 24/7 support to Maori healthcare.
No escaping TV ads with new Kiwi technology
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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martech
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snakk media
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vizeum
New tech developed by NZ company Snakk Media allows brands to synchronise ads across television, mobile and tablet screens.