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 241
Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cartech
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uber
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volvo
Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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uc
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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microsoft
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passwords
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kcom
Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
Newtech's new partnership to deliver analytics and reporting tools to APAC
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Newtech Solutions partners with Tollring to bring call analytics and reporting tools to its Asia Pacific customers.
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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government
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chorus
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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chartered accountants
More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.
Datacenter People expands Asian presence
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Datacenter People enhances its Asian footprint through a strategic partnership with Singapore's HR Exchange, leveraging local expertise to drive growth.
Print management key to helping IT department
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Implementing an integrated print management solution can significantly ease the burden on IT departments, improving efficiency and reducing costs, says Y Soft.
Kiwi marketers urged to jump on the video advertising train
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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marketing
With digital-only advertising in New Zealand surpassing television advertising, New Zealand markerters are being urged to embrace video in their marketing mix.
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Alibaba Cloud forms three-way strategic alliance
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud services
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alibaba
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softbank
Alibaba Cloud forms strategic alliance with WeWork and SoftBank Telecom China, offering global enterprises innovative solutions and smoother entry into China.
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Fri, 31st May 2019
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.
University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off
Thu, 30th May 2019
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iot
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university of waikato
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hacking
The 2019 Cyber Challenge, hosted by the University of Waikato's CROW Lab, attracts a record 500 competitors to hack IoT devices for a GBP £5,000 prize.
Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards
Thu, 30th May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
Huge strides for Kiwi tech star Vend as it looks to take US by storm
Thu, 30th May 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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marketing
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
Mobility and digitalization fuelling Next Generation data storage
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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storage
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digitisation
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mobility
Global Next Generation Data Storage Market size is expected to reach $106.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by KBV Research.
Data center growth sees new leader for Vertiv Singapore
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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hyperscale
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iot
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cloud services
Singapore is witnessing unprecedented growth in data center and colocation industries, fueled by the rapid pace of digital technology.
Who's watching you?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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vpns
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data privacy
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facebook
With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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phishing
Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.