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 229
COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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employment
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culture amp
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covid-19
Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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data protection
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dr
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dlp
Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
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covid-19
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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smb
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safe365
Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.
Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand has opened 45 stores this week to support New Zealanders with essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Will COVID-19 break New Zealand's cash habit?
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Despite a push for card-only transactions amid COVID-19, a MYOB study reveals that over half of New Zealanders still carry cash, posing a significant challenge.
COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Compare Broadband says many Australians believe their home broadband is not up to the job of working or studying remotely.
Nanogirl launches online STEM learning programme for self-isolated Kiwis
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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stem
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covid-19
The team at Nanogirl have launched an online learning platform for Kiwi kids to help get them through the COVID-19 lockdown period.
DataRobot offers free AI platform to help fight COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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robots
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data science
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ai
DataRobot offers free access to its AI platform for COVID-19 research. The platform includes automated machine learning and data preparation solutions.
OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.
Talend appoints new APAC customer success director
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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recruitment
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talend
Adam Dawe appointed as director of customer success for Talend's Asia Pacific business, responsible for driving customer success program.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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council
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers' Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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analyst report
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technology gifts
COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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crm
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martech
Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.
Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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uc
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smart cities
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rural broadband initiative
Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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social media
Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.