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 243
Consumer addiction to IoT will reap rewards for businesses
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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buzinga
IoT's rising dominance in everyday tech offers businesses fresh ways to engage, personalise experiences, and secure customer loyalty.
Adobe: CX, mobile apps, social media and culture tops the priority list
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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crm
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cx
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Adobe has released its 2017 Econsultancy/Adobe Digital Trends report, revealing the key trends around customers experience, content, data and culture.
Virtual environments blurring the edges for network managers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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ixia
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resilience
Virtual environments are causing problems for network managers, straining and distorting network edges, according to Ixia.
UFB uptake growing steadily, says Govt
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Over 1 in 3 NZ homes now enjoy ultra-fast broadband with a 13% surge in the last quarter, according to latest Government figures.
Social media takes over TV as key influencer of consumers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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marketing
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social media
Social media has overtaken TV as the key influencer in consumer decision making, according to a report by Teradata.
South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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stem
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anthropic
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partners
The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.
Too lazy to go buy a card? Facebook makes sending Valentine's Cards easy
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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facebook
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valentine's day
Valentine's is proving to be a popular event for Facebook users, with the social media network seeing a spike in declarations of L.O.V.E.
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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valentine's day
Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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email security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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uc
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fibre
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internetnz
InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
Simplicity to dominate visual trends in 2017, says Adobe
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Adobe predicts three visual trends for 2017: Our Relationship with Technology, Emotive Communication, and A Desire for Simplicity.
Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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martech
Air New Zealand introduces chatbot, Oscar, to provide personalised assistance and move away from traditional FAQ sections.
Spotify: Tunes with a side of weather
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Spotify's Climatune uses AccuWeather data, creating playlists reflecting your city's mood from rain's lullabies to sunshine bops.
Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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adobe
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dei
2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.
Are educators restricting student access to 3D printing?
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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3d printing
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managing director
Student access to 3D printers across the globe is being restricted across the globe by education institutions, despite the learning benefits.
Facebook ups the ante on security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook introduces a Security Key feature, enhancing user protection with a physical device that ensures easier, faster, and more secure logins.
Machine learning, drones, 3D and digital art: Adobe on how technology is changing design
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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drones
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martech
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adobe
Adobe forecasts tech's creative surge with AI, drones, 3D and refined digital artwork poised to transform design landscapes.
BlackBerry makes moves with its global expansion of crisis communication software
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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blackberry
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product management
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technology gifts
BlackBerry steps up as it takes its cutting-edge crisis communication software global, bolstering security in 8 new languages.
Can an app help curb your social media addiction?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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software development
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apps
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social media
New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.
APAC dominating growth in global mini data center market
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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technavio
The global mini data center market is expected to reach 4.13 billion, with Asia Pacific making a major contribution to the growth.