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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 182

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To meet or not to meet: Are workplace meetings a waste of time?
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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uc
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meetings
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west’s unified communication services
While some workers look at meetings as a vital necessity for success, others look at them as a complete waste of time and completely unnecessary.
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Geeks on Wheels comes in first over council parking ticket scuffle
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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geeks on wheels
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tauranga city council
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ndi
Local tech provider Geeks on Wheels wins legal battle against Tauranga City Council over parking ticket dispute. #ParkingVictory GeeksOnWheels.
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Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
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Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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ipad
Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
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Apple updates 9.7-inch iPad with better display and performance
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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apple
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digital music
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technology gifts
Apple rejuvenates its 9.7-inch iPad with a brighter screen and zippier performance, all while offering it at an enticing price point.
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Apple unveils huge new range of bands for the Apple Watch
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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orange
Apple says the new offerings give customers 'more opportunity than ever' to personalise and customise their Apple Watch.
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Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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cios
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leadership
Leadership development firm, Aroha Leadership, is working to transform personal and business results through developing extraordinary leaders.
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Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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nz
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tertiary education
Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.
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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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intellectual property
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nz
New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.
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​Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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accounting systems
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payroll systems
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digital banking
Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.
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Govt's Charities Services lands technology award
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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government
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new zealand charities technology awards
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charities services
Charities Services wins 'Best Government Agency' award at New Zealand Charities Technology Awards. Minister congratulates the organisation.
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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.
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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.
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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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cios
Countdown warns Kiwi consumers of a surge in scam emails claiming recipients have won Countdown vouchers or confirming orders they haven't placed.
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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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techday
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!.
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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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technology gifts
Of course, a great processor cannot make a great system without an impressive motherboard, and this is our main course today.
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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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cios
Cybercriminals have been targeting Instagram users by luring them to install these apps, which claim to boost their Instagram followers.
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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.
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Kiwis love their games: NZ video games industry revenues skyrocketing
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
Kiwis boost New Zealand's video games industry with $424m in revenue, outpacing Australia's growth. #GamingIndustry.
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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.
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Exciting new tech at Te Papa for innovative learning
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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3d printing
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e-learning
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vr
Virtual Reality, 3D printers, 3D scanners, touch tables, and telepresence technologies will enable learners to connect in real time.
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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.
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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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network management
Cisco's CTO Kevin Bloch heralds AI's rise as the harbinger of tech trends set to revolutionise business and infrastructure in 2017.
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More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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wellington
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support
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nz
NZ's Govt to boost support for local businesses with nationwide roadshows, beginning in quake-hit Kāikoura.