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MapR adds Apache HBase to free online training as big data booms
MapR

MapR adds Apache HBase to free online training as big data booms

MapR adds Apache HBase design and development to free Hadoop on-demand training, urging resellers and IT professionals to get ready for big data.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015

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Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Unified Communications

Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
EduTech

Prisoners to get access to educational websites

Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Unified Communications

2000th school to connect to government's managed network

Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
University of Auckland selects new learning management platform
Software-as-a-Service

University of Auckland selects new learning management platform

The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
More investors turning to ed tech startups
EduTech

More investors turning to ed tech startups

Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering
EduTech

Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering

Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Why digital technologies are used for learning
EduTech

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Unified Communications

E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility

The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Zebra adds support and managed service offerings
Marketing Technologies

Zebra adds support and managed service offerings

Zebra Technologies launches support services and new managed service to enable partners to grow revenue and deepen relationships with customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider
EduTech

Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider

The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation
EduTech

Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation

UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
EduTech

N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ

N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training
eLearning

Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training

iQualify is designed to provide affordable access to high quality online learning for other education providers and organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
High tech studio opens for Dunedin students
EduTech

High tech studio opens for Dunedin students

A new High Tech Youth Network studio has opened at Dunedin's Carisbrook School - this is the first of its kind to open in the South Island.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning
EduTech

VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning

The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network
EduTech

Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network

The government is investing more than $200m in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership schools can have uncapped internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015