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.
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Apple unveils huge new range of bands for the Apple Watch
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple says the new offerings give customers 'more opportunity than ever' to personalise and customise their Apple Watch.
Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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leadership
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pd
Leadership development firm, Aroha Leadership, is working to transform personal and business results through developing extraordinary leaders.
Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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tertiary education
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economy
Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.
New Zealand’s IPO number one in the world, review finds
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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physical security
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government
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intellectual property
New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.
Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.
Govt's Charities Services lands technology award
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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government
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charities services
Charities Services wins 'Best Government Agency' award at New Zealand Charities Technology Awards. Minister congratulates the organisation.
Transforming the financial management processes for better cash flow
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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financing
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concur
Businesses can achieve stronger cash flow by gaining visibility into expenditure and automating spend management, says Concur.
Tech firm wants Christchurch grads
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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crm
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martech
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recruitment
CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.
Scammers targeting Kiwis again, this time courtesy of Countdown
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Countdown warns Kiwi consumers of a surge in scam emails claiming recipients have won Countdown vouchers or confirming orders they haven't placed.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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instagram
From OPPO's NZ debut to the 4.5G buzz and Apple's user-friendly edge—here's the week in tech that had tongues wagging on NetGuide!.
Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Of course, a great processor cannot make a great system without an impressive motherboard, and this is our main course today.
Getting more Instagram followers? Could be a scam
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Cybercriminals have been targeting Instagram users by luring them to install these apps, which claim to boost their Instagram followers.
Unsupervised: Are Kiwi high schoolers safe online?
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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auckland university
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
More than half of NZ high school students unsupervised online outside school, says University of Auckland study.
Kiwis love their games: NZ video games industry revenues skyrocketing
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Kiwis boost New Zealand's video games industry with $424m in revenue, outpacing Australia's growth. #GamingIndustry.
Govt continues to splash out on school redevelopment
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Government to invest $13 million in redevelopment of Warkworth Primary School to address roll growth and update infrastructure.
Exciting new tech at Te Papa for innovative learning
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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3d printing
Virtual Reality, 3D printers, 3D scanners, touch tables, and telepresence technologies will enable learners to connect in real time.
Communities of Learning expo showcases tools for teachers
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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collaboration
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students
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progress
The National Cross Sector Forum 2017, hosted by Education Minister Hekia Parata, showcases tools and resources to support education in New Zealand.
AI, the end of cloud, intelligent everything - Cisco's top trends to watch this year
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco's CTO Kevin Bloch heralds AI's rise as the harbinger of tech trends set to revolutionise business and infrastructure in 2017.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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support
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smb
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travel
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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government
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ministry of business
Celebrating a year of safer consumer choices, the Govt's product recall site marks a milestone with over 160k visits.