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Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
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N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
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Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
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Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe

Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
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Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
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Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.
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Mobiles: do they really affect learning?

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students' attention.
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Where is the government's UFB rollout up to

Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Telecom changes its name to Spark

Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom rebrands as Spark, reflecting a shift towards digital services and aiming to embody the energy and creativity of New Zealanders.
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Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials

Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.
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Schools to become digital hubs

Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.
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Digital technology could transform music education

Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.
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More tech support for Novopay

Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Gov commits extra £6m to bolster Novopay's end-of-year tech support and training, aiming for a smoother school payroll process.
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Solar energy for Wellington schools

Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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Wellington schools embark on a solar energy journey, pairing with the city council and Genesis Energy, to enlighten and power education.
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New game to help autistic students

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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A free iPad and Android game is delivering fresh observations about children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
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Technology to change teaching and learning

Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Technology developed by an AUT student to add speech capability to presentations could lead to collaborative and socially responsible learning.
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Students and schools could be affected by 'copper tax'

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.
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More high tech studios for youth

Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.
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Technology package up for grabs for Enviroschools

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.