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Skype for web

Skype for Web beta available worldwide

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as it moves towards implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications on the web a reality.
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Full interview: NZ PC market cools; Lenovo impact ahead?

Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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'Tepid' NZ PC market likely to gain a boost from Lenovo consumer launch, but year ahead will still be slow says IDC.
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Epson launches trio of EcoTank printers, free ink included

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Epson has launched three new EcoTank printers in New Zealand, each with two years worth of ink straight out of the box.
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Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Education has driven worldwide Chromebook sales to end users to reach 7.3 million units in 2015, up 27% from the year before.
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HP launches competition for rural Kiwi schools

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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HP has partnered with Rural Women New Zealand to officially launch its second annual Rural Schools Competition for small Kiwi schools.
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Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.
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Classrooms around New Zealand go digital with Chromebooks

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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A new digital teaching system is being rolled out across the Far North of New Zealand by a group of principals and educators.
Astonished

'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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The New Zealand PC market logged an 'astonishing' year in 2014, with year-on-year growth of 15.9% and 774,400 units shipped.
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Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.
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Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.
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Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market

Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
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One in three Kiwi parents buying tech for the classroom

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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A Warehouse Stationery survey has found technology is playing a growing role in children's education in New Zealand.
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Chromebooks go big

Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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Recent success in the ultra-affordable Chromebook market now sees Acer enlarging its 11 and 13 inch display models to a somewhat regular size of 15 inches.
Digital learning

Far North NZ expands internet teaching system

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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A Far North education trust is expanding an internet-based teaching system with the help of a $130,000 Rotary grant.
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University of Otago providing anytime, anywhere access to virtual resources with Citrix

Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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University of Otago revolutionises learning with Citrix's virtual resources, enabling flexible education for over 21,000 students.
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Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history

Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC's Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.
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Cyclone enabling schools to use Google as a classroom tool

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Cyclone is aiding schools in embracing Google tools to enhance classroom learning, offering migration services, device management, and extensive support.
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Chromebook sales set to triple as vendor interest intensifies…

Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Chromebook sales forecast to nearly triple by 2017, as vendors dive into the thriving market aiming to rejuvenate sub-$300 PC interest.
Fallback

Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Sat, 12th Jul 2014
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Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.
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Rural schools compete for HP prize pool

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.