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How much is printing costing your business?
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Despite the ongoing push for paperless offices, businesses face steep printing costs—Y Soft reveals steps to cut up to 30% on these expenses.
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Waiheke schools in line for massive govt investment
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
Two schools on Waiheke Island set to receive $40m investment for infrastructure rebuild and upgrade, says Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Asia NZ Foundation gives Kiwi entrepreneurs the chance to explore Vietnam
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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entrepreneur
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asia new zealand foundation
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is offering young entrepreneurs a taste of Vietnam, a burgeoning tech sector that's host to 90 million people.
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Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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onenote
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onedrive
In this post, I will share some of the productivity elements of Office 365 classroom that have helped make my teaching life easier!.
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Windows 10 Anniversary update highlights
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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windows
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cortana
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windows 10
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is full of features and innovations that will bring new experiences with Windows Ink, Cortana, gaming and more.
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Game-based learning to flourish, report says
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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technavio
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game-based learning
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stem
The tech research company says that game-based learning enables students to experience the situation from close quarters.
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Kiwi teachers off to Singapore to bridge online classroom connections
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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edutech
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social media
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whatsapp
A select group of New Zealand teachers are off to Singapore to learn, study and bring students' cultural connections online.
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Epson home projectors get ready for the future
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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printing
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epson
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home theatre
Epson unveils a new home cinema lineup, promising 4K, HDR richness and wireless wonders for the most discerning enthusiasts.
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Uh oh Instagram, what have you gone and done?
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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instagram
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snap
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mobile apps
The new feature allows users to share every moment with photos and videos all appearing in a slideshow format. Hmm, feels a little like déjà vu​..
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New Zealand takes part in Trans Tasman principal exchange
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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teachers
New Zealand and Australia embark on a pioneering principal exchange program, enhancing educational leadership across the Tasman.
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Periscope's new discovery features put on a show for your cameras
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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twitter
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video
Avid Periscope users may have noticed a few changes to the video streaming app, including highlights, improved tabs & link embeds straight to Twitter.
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Does VR survival simulator The Solus Project deliver?
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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htc vive
The Solus Project is a first-person survival game with support for HTC’s Vive VR kit. Netguide's Darren Price checks it out.
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Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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google
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science journal
Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that’s aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.
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2degrees leaves other telcos in dust as 100GbE comes to town
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
2degrees is the first telco in NZ to activate its 100GbE interconnect to the Southern Cross Cable Network, responding to Kiwis' data appetites.
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Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.
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Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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edutech
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government
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entrepreneur
$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.
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Zynga launches Words With Friends game for educators
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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edutech
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zynga
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retail
One of the most popular mobile word games has been tailored to educators and students across the world, with the launch of Words With Friends EDU.
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FunderTech throws Kiwi tech startups a lifeline to China
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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investment
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fundertech
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startups
Kiwi startups have a new lease on life & funding through a valuable link with angel investors and venture capitalists in China, thanks to FunderTech.
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Researchers use brain-scanning tech to ‘read’ students’ brains
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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edutech
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science
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education
Mind-boggling tech breakthrough: Carnegie Mellon researchers develop a method to 'read' brain activity in students solving math problems.
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Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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microsoft office 365
This month, we are releasing a new set of cloud-powered intelligent services in Office apps designed to save you time and produce better results.