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 189
Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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insurance
Kiwi scammed of $8000 prompts debate if insurance should cover cyber crime as IAG highlights policy gaps.
Police to launch non-emergency 24/7 phone number
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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contact centre
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telephony
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cios
New Zealand Police introduce round-the-clock non-emergency phone service to improve connection and trust with the public.
Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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smb
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waikato innovation park
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exporting
Waikato Innovation Park businesses show strong growth and financial results despite dairy industry downturn, according to a new report.
Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.
Captioning in schools: How it can help deaf and hard of hearing kids
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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captioning
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new zealand federation for deaf children
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closed captioning
Lack of video captioning in New Zealand schools hampers deaf children's ability to learn, says NZ Federation for Deaf Children.
Improving existing school computers beneficial for teachers and students
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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crucial
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technology in the classroom
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retailers
Shrinking education budgets are limiting computer systems in schools, hindering students and teachers, says Crucial NZ.
Govt launches new online employment resource for young people
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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government
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recruitment
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employment
Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.
Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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vr
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samsung
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gear vr
Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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netflix
Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.
Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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ai
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iot
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mobile world congress
Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.
Nokia’s back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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nokia
Hold the phone: Nokia has unveiled three new smartphones at MWC, however it's the comeback of the iconic brick 3310 that is making the most noise.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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sky
It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
Data center server market worth $56 billion
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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data centre operators
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servers
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technavio
The global data center server market is set to grow at close to 5% by 2021, reaching $56 billion, according to analyst firm Technavio.
Weta Workshop’s kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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crowdfunding
Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sustainable it
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sky
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internetnz
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sky
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internetnz
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
Wellington school set to receive cool million dollar investment
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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government
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vested
Government to invest $1.1m in Raroa Intermediate School for two new classrooms, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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apple
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edutech
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technology gifts
Apple extends its free Apple Teacher programme to New Zealand, enhancing local educators' tech integration.
Gareth Morgan’s political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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edutech
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ncea
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ppta
Gareth Morgan's The Opportunities Party vows to reduce testing and invest in teacher quality to improve New Zealand's education system.
Microsoft AgTech Hackathon info night comes to Palmerston North
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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agtech
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digital farming
Microsoft invites interested parties to an information night in Palmerston North as it makes its move into digital farming.
Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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broadband
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fibre
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orcon
Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
Kiwis’ digital skills lacking – are we becoming unemployable?
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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it automation
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randstad
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skills gap
A new report reveals 50% of Kiwis admit they need to up their digital skills to guarantee their spot in the future workforce.
InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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sky
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internetnz
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2degrees
InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.