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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.

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Mobile World Congress 2017: Samsung unveils new tablets and VR with controller
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Samsung has introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Galaxy Book at Mobile World Congress, which kicked off this week in Barcelona.
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Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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netflix
Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.
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Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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ai
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iot
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Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.
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Nokia’s back at it again with the brick phone. And it has snake.
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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nokia
Hold the phone: Nokia has unveiled three new smartphones at MWC, however it's the comeback of the iconic brick 3310 that is making the most noise.
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Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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sky
It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
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Data center server market worth $56 billion
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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data centre operators
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servers
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technavio
The global data center server market is set to grow at close to 5% by 2021, reaching $56 billion, according to analyst firm Technavio.
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Weta Workshop’s kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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crowdfunding
Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
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Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sustainable it
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apple
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Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.
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Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
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NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sky
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internetnz
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
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​Wellington school set to receive cool million dollar investment
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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government
Government to invest $1.1m in Raroa Intermediate School for two new classrooms, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
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Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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apple
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edutech
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Apple extends its free Apple Teacher programme to New Zealand, enhancing local educators' tech integration.
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Gareth Morgan’s political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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ncea
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ppta
Gareth Morgan's The Opportunities Party vows to reduce testing and invest in teacher quality to improve New Zealand's education system.
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​Microsoft AgTech Hackathon info night comes to Palmerston North
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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agtech
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digital farming
Microsoft invites interested parties to an information night in Palmerston North as it makes its move into digital farming.
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Orcon & Slingshot offer quick fix for fibre broadband limbo
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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broadband
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fibre
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orcon
Orcon and Slingshot unveil 'ADSL While You Wait' to ease Kiwis into fibre-ready homes without the dreaded internet gap.
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Kiwis’ digital skills lacking – are we becoming unemployable?
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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it automation
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randstad
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skills shortage
A new report reveals 50% of Kiwis admit they need to up their digital skills to guarantee their spot in the future workforce.
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InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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sky
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2degrees
InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.
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Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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commerce commission
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sky
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vodafone
Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.
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It's getting closer: Apple’s famous developer conference to return to San Jose
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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apple
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wwdc
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is returning to San Jose in June to inspire developers with the latest technologies.
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Consumer addiction to IoT will reap rewards for businesses
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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iot
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buzinga
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apps
IoT's rising dominance in everyday tech offers businesses fresh ways to engage, personalise experiences, and secure customer loyalty.
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New $14 million student innovation space opens
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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edutech
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creative technologies
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tertiary education
Te Ara o Mauao is a multi-purpose, technologically enhanced learning space, which offers greater informality and flexibility for learning.
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Adobe: CX, mobile apps, social media and culture tops the priority list
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Adobe has released its 2017 Econsultancy/Adobe Digital Trends report, revealing the key trends around customers experience, content, data and culture.
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ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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learning
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education review office
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ero
Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.
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Virtual environments blurring the edges for network managers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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ixia
Virtual environments are causing problems for network managers, straining and distorting network edges, according to Ixia.