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 408
Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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edutech
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government
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novopay
The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.
Improper use of big data analytics risky, says Gartner
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner warns of increased risk of failure in big data projects, stressing the need for best practices to secure business value.
Kiwi surveying firm using drone technology
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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drones
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aeronavics
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volution
K-N Surveyors revolutionizes project data collection using innovative Aeronavics drone technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
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extend
The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Mobile application demands affecting IT departments
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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451 research
New research suggests enterprises are increasingly expecting IT departments to carry the bulk of the workload developing bespoke mobile applications.
NZQA to provide exam resources online
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nzqa
A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.
SDN and SD-WAN on the rise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Software-Defined Networking adoption in the data centre is gaining interest, with SD Wide-Area Networking emerging as the next wave of innovation.
New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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recruitment
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temp market
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candidates
An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.
Zebra helps PrixCar take away Best Application of Technology award
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Australian car transport company PrixCar has won the Best Application of Technology award with its PTXchange solution.
Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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telco
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link market services
Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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email
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smb
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analyst report
In the face of competition, channel proliferation and spam, it is critical SMBs look at how they can improve their email marketing campaigns.
New GoPro camera boasts Wi-Fi functionality
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
GoPro's HERO+ WiFi hits shelves at $199.99, offering 1080p60 video, 8MP photos, and the newfound ease of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Submissions wanted for DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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telco
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callaghan innovation
A new competition is calling on New Zealand’s top emerging entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge.
Zendesk launches predictive analytics feature for enterprise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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crm
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martech
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zendesk
Zendesk launches Satisfaction Prediction, its first machine learning and predictive analytics feature for customer service.
Government wants increase in innovation
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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government
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r&d
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innovation
NZ to boost economy with innovation drive, as Gov outlines digital strategy for business growth and diversification.
Apple scores exclusive Harry Potter book deal
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ebooks
Big news for Harry Potter fans this morning as Apple announces new enhanced editions of all 7 books will be available exclusively on Apple’s iBooks.
Quality over security for Kiwi online shoppers
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Quality is top concern for Asia Pacific consumers shopping online, says Visa survey. Payment security is less of a concern.
Mixed results for NZQA online maths exam
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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nzqa
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digital assessment
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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
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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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
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apps
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skyscanner
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traveltech
Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.