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 130
New VP for Alcaltel-Lucent Enterprise APAC
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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cloud solutions group
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints former CommVault exec Gerard Sillars as VP of sales for Asia Pacific region.
Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
The worldwide smartphone market finished 2015 on a high, with a strong holiday quarter boosting volumes to record levels.
2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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lenovo
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windows
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notebook
The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.
New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.
Another 2 years for CGI's Hydro Tasmania deal
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cgi
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hydro tasmania
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partners
Hydro Tasmania has extended its partnership with CGI for an additional two years, in a deal the will see CGI continue to provide IT services.
Adobe coders reach out to Kiwi kids
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe coders and designers visit High Tech Youth Network to support emerging creatives as part of the Adobe Project 1324 initiative.
A third of Australians not in chosen career
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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saas
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edutech
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moocs
With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.
Zomato funding reaches US$225m
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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zomato
Restaurant app Zomato has raised $60m in funding led by Temasek, and plans to use the investment to expand its new business verticals.
Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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ios
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apple
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apple iphone
IDC says that despite Apple's continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.
Cyber attacks target tourist hot spots
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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skycure
SSL description was the most common type of attack at hot tourist destinations, while Android devices are more likely to be exposed than iOS.
Australia 'clear leader' in digital marketing performance
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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martech
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marketing
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adobe
Not only are marketers in Australia leading the digital marketing charge, but they are also beginning to pull away from other regions.
Asia Pacific to lead the world in mobile payments
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are poised for explosive growth in Asia Pacific, driven by a high number of initiatives and diverse mCommerce maturity levels.
Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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google
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ovum
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alphabet
Google morphs into Alphabet, sharpens focus on key markets with Sundar Pichai helming core internet and Android businesses.
Data silos limiting CIOs' ability to make decisions
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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commvault
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analyst report
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retail
Organisations across NZ and Australia will struggle to realise business value of key data assets without a holistic data management strategy in place.
Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.
BYOD and mobility boosting VoIP market
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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byod
The increase in smart devices has lead to a growth the VoIP services across the growth, according to new research.
Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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software development
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notebook
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tablets
The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
Serko's annual loss widens, targets profitability in 2017
Mon, 25th May 2015
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software development
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serko
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expense management
Auckland-based travel firm Serko reports annual loss of $6.4m, but expects to be profitable in H1 2017. Revenue up 55% to $10.4m.
ANZ in top 3 for most mature IoT market
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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iot
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healthtech
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analyst report
The Internet of Things market is headed for strong growth, with the number of connected units set to increase from 3.1 billion to 8.6 billion by 2020.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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surveillance
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.