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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 270
NZ’s first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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internetnz
Wellington's PROJECTR centre will host New Zealand's first Mixed Reality Hackathon, featuring the Microsoft Hololens.
IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.
Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Optus Business and Cisco firmly believe a smart network is fundamental to the business transformation journey.
Digital transformation in the spotlight as Cisco Live kicks off in Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
The Cisco Live convention in Melbourne kicks off with Optus as lead sponsor, covering key themes of intelligence, automation, and security.
Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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smb
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event
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hotels
Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Wellington’s business events trade show. Event takes place this Wednesday at TSB Arena.
Will semi-autonomous vehicles prevent head-on collisions?
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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autonomous vehicle
New semi-autonomous vehicle tech being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show is touted as preventing head-on collisions.
Dell and Huawei enjoy lone growth in declining server market
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
Dell and Huawei were the only vendors to experience growth in the global server market in Q4 2016, according to Gartner.
Fibre-focused future for telco regulation welcome, says InternetNZ
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Government's telco regulation proposal welcomed by InternetNZ as clear and simple framework for future regulation.
New Zealand makes moves with pay equity
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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dei
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government
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esg
Government's new pay equity principles to be applied for the first time in agreement with unions, says Paula Bennett.
Govt opens innovative new school in Christchurch
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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government
Prime Minister Bill English and Minister of Education Hekia Parata open the Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.
New ERP sales manager for MYOB
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Steve Victor has been appointed as the New Zealand sales manager for MYOB's enterprise resource planning products.
Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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government
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statistics nz
Government transfers open data programme to Statistics New Zealand to provide better and more freely available information.
Fuji Xerox NZ teams up with AP specialist Esker
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Fuji Xerox New Zealand partners with Esker to automate manual business processes, improve cash flow performance.
Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
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netflix
More than a million Kiwis are now subscribed to Netflix, while Lightbox has been revealed as the faster growing Subscription Video On Demand provider.
Flashy new tourist website for Queenstown
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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cloud services
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websites
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travel
Destination Queenstown has launched a new website catering to travellers, featuring extensive research and the latest website technology.
Otago Polytechnic gets their hands on the latest sports GPS tech
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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healthtech
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gps
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otago polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic partners with GPS Sports to become the world's first to use latest GPS technology for athlete training.
Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.
Police to launch non-emergency 24/7 phone number
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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uc
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telephony
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contact centre
New Zealand Police introduce round-the-clock non-emergency phone service to improve connection and trust with the public.
Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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smb
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waikato innovation park
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exporting
Waikato Innovation Park businesses show strong growth and financial results despite dairy industry downturn, according to a new report.
Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.