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 273
First Women in IT scholarship awarded
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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otago polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic awards first Women in IT scholarship, offering $1000 for every year of study. Isabel Ryan chosen as recipient.
Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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ministry of education
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national standards
Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.
Education Ministry pushes PaCT site for student achievement
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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government
New website launched by Government to demonstrate how Progress and Consistency Tool works in education industry. #PaCT #education.
InternetNZ welcomes govt's Telco Act Review
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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telco
InternetNZ hails review of New Zealand's broadband pricing under Telco Act as step towards fair costs for fibre connectivity post-2020.
Tackling NZ cybercrime in 2017: Why recovery is just as important as prevention
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Whichever way you look at it, cyber security is essential for New Zealand businesses and businesses across the country can't afford to take any risks.
At it again: Scammers targeting Kiwi elderly
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
In some cases, the caller had threatened to immediately disconnect their power if payment was not made immediately.
Where is virtual reality headed in 2017?
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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digital marketing
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It is anticipated that in 2017, there will be a wave of 360° content making an appearance as brands take the VR plunge.
Government agencies welcome first 15 GovTech Talent grads
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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GovTech Talent Graduate Programme lauds new talent as 15 aspiring tech gurus join British government to drive digital transformation.
Simplicity to dominate visual trends in 2017, says Adobe
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe predicts three visual trends for 2017: Our Relationship with Technology, Emotive Communication, and A Desire for Simplicity.
Xero: Product wrap up for January 2017
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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financial systems
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xero
The first month of 2017 is already over, but Xero has had a busy January, releasing numerous products and updates already this year.
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
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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Student access to 3D printers across the globe is being restricted across the globe by education institutions, despite the learning benefits.
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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government
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early education
The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
Kiwi parents concerned over kids' daily internet fix
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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In a sign of how prevalent life online is, 61% of parents revealed that their pre-school children are now getting a daily fix of internet.
NZ govt urges Kiwi to be cautious online
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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government
New Zealand Government urges Kiwis to stay safe online as International Safer Internet Day takes place this week.
MYOB sets sights on mid-market with new offering
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB targets larger firms with its novel cloud payroll system, Advanced People, set to boost efficiency across NZ's mid-market.
Kiwi tech start up launches new software to help schools communicate
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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saas
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cloud services
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technology in schools
Arrowtown-based tech start up Virtual Industries Group has developed a new Software-as-as-Service product called Message My Way.
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.