About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 14
Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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spacetech
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virgin galactic
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satellite
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity has successfully reached space in its fourth rocket-powered spaceflight, with Sir Richard Branson on board.
Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
COVID-19 accelerating rapid growth of Asia Pacific regtech sector
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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regulatory technology
Regulatory technology in the Asia Pacific is facing a difficult challenge of bridging the divide between developed and developing economies in the region.
New Zealand named amongst most vulnerable countries at risk of cyber attack
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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hacking
New Zealand ranks eighth in NordVPN's Cyber Risk Index, identifying it as highly vulnerable to cyber attacks due to high internet penetration and usage.
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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martech
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adobe
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valentine's day
Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
Xero: Product wrap up for January 2017
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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fintech
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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.
Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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google
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facebook
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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yahoo
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hacking
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spark
The fact that Yahoo may have known about the breach for a number of months before alerting the public shows why we need mandatory breach notification.
Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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iot
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harvey norman
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retail
Harvey Norman will launch a new upmarket store format in Australia following the success of its Millenia Walk superstore in Singapore.
Kiwi start-up delivers major app for Dubai courier
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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aramex
Kiwi start-up designs app for Aramex, the Middle East's largest logistics company, using Microsoft's Xamarin framework.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
Competitive vendor landscape driving data enter cooling market
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Surge in innovation heightens competition within data center cooling industry, as vendors vie for enterprise partnerships.
Inside Facebook's offices - what they really look like
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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facebook
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social media
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creative technologies
Take an exclusive tour behind Facebook's closed doors and discover the eclectic workspaces powering the global tech giant.
Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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smb
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the alternative board
A third of NZ's small firms miss out on the cloud's perks, risking their profits, as a new study highlights a critical digital skills gap.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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uc
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spark
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retail
Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
KeepItSafe targets trans-Tasman reseller base
Fri, 8th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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keepit
With 250 partners in New Zealand alone, he company has no plans on slowing down, with an expansion into the Australian market its next step.
Orion Health named top vendor in major healthcare IT report
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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healthtech
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orion health
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population health management
Orion Health hailed as the leading vendor in a key healthcare IT study, underscoring its impact on managing and integrating patient data.
Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.