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Govt gives further $1m for wireless technology in schools
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Government increases funding for Wireless School Network Upgrade Project to retrofit wireless technology at 34 state-integrated schools.

Hands-on review: APC Back-UPS ES 700 - a device lifesaver
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
In the modern world where everything is digital, which inevitably means sources of power, the APC ES 700 is truly invaluable.

YOU’RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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public cloud
This unmissable NZ event hosts the key players from government and technology to lead discussions on transformative technology.

The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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huawei mate
Like a decent chef’s knife, the Mate 9 is well balanced and sits comfortably in the hand thanks to clever design tweaks.

Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy trailer and Uncharted spin-off revealed
Sun, 4th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
The first trailer was released for the Crash Bandicoot remaster trilogy and an Uncharted spin-off has now been revealed.

The Last of Us 2 announced by Naughty Dog at PlayStation Experience 2016
Sun, 4th Dec 2016
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The Last of Us is finally getting a sequel and it will still be developed by Naughty Dog. Our favourite characters will be back.

Coming soon: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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film review
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'Office Christmas Party' film, brimming with A-listers, hits theatres Dec 8 to add sparkle to your festive work do planning.

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you’re looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

The momentum of equity crowdfunding in NZ
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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retail
The New Zealand government has been an early mover in enabling regulation for equity-based alternative finance activities.

Google recommends Xero to business customers
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero joins Google's Recommended for G Suite programme, highlighting its ease of use and integration with 500+ business apps.

67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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smartphones
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data analytics
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martech
This time those people wandering around with phones are not trying to catch cutesy fictional characters. They're after free 2degrees mobile data.

How is InternetNZ making a better world through better internet?
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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data privacy
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cloud services
InternetNZ, a non-profit group, supports research and educates New Zealanders on all things internet. It focuses on access, use, and security.

International expert warns NZ to steer clear of 'corporate online schools'
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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e-learning
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technology in schools
Private ownership of online schools could be detrimental to New Zealand, warns education expert. Public schools are more effective, says Prof. Gary Miron.

Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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online tools
Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.

Leveraging power BI on a university campus
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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software development
The benefits of academic dashboards are frequently presented, yet the high cost of many solutions leave small institutions struggling.

Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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auckland university
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learning
The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.

Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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blockchain
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defi
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auckland university
Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.

Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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rural broadband initiative
The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.

Uni of Auckland brings human life to AI with new Soul Machines venture
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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ai
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auckland university
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awards
Artificial Intelligence that looks, thinks and reacts like humans is being developed right on Auckland's doorstep & may become a commercial venture.

Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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emergency services
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paging
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spark
The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.