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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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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policy
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
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innovation
Celebrating a year of safer consumer choices, the Govt's product recall site marks a milestone with over 160k visits.
NZ’s first Mixed Reality Hackathon heads to Wellington
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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internetnz
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hackathon
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retail
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.