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Optimism rises as NZ PC market continues annual surge

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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NZ's PC market thrives, up 22% in 2014, fuelled by economic optimism and education sector's increased demand for chromebooks.
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PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Worldwide PC shipments expected to fall -6.0% in 2014, but positive factors could lead to more stability in mature markets.
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Chromebooks launch Otaki kura into digital world

Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.
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Google and Citrix join forces to deliver business-critical Windows apps

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Citrix and Google collaborate to bring critical Windows apps to Google Chromebooks for improved manageability, security, and cost savings.
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Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?

Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.
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Toshiba Chromebook arrives in New Zealand...

Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Toshiba's first 13.3-inch Chromebook hits New Zealand shores, offering an HD display, long battery life and sleek design for $479 NZD.
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Can you hack Google Chrome for US$2.7m?

Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Google ups the ante in its Pwnium competition, offering $2.7m for hacking Chrome OS in a bid to bolster security.
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Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”

Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.
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Hey Meg, how much does HP now love Microsoft?

Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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A long time ago, they used to be friends. But not now - as HP CEO Meg Whitman brands Microsoft as its 'outright competitor' after getting close to Google.
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NZET Podcast #26: Glacier the tip of the iceberg.

Sun, 13th Oct 2013
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Gen-i becomes NZ's first ICT provider to achieve the global ISAE 3402 security standard, marking a significant milestone.
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Chromebooks now available on All of Govt

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.
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Review: Acer C7 Chromebook

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Acer's C7 Chromebook review: A Google Cloud enthusiast's dream. Slim, quick, and cloud-connected, it's tailored for the web-savvy user.
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Student engagement drives technology use

Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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A cluster of schools in Auckland's Eastern suburbs has found a way to enhance student engagement with digital technology.
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Cyclone to offer Chromebooks

Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Cyclone Computers becomes a Google Chrome OS for enterprise reseller, promising enhanced classroom device management in New Zealand schools.
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Schools get doodling

Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
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Tablets and mobiles grow, but PC? Not so

Fri, 28th Jun 2013
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Worldwide devices are projected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2013, driven by sales in tablets, smartphones despite PC shipments hitting the skids.
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NZ schools get Google Chromebooks

Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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As an important extension of Norrcom ICT services for schools, Norrcom will be distributing Google Chromebooks to schools across the country.
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EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.
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Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play

Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
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Angry Birds targets Chrome

Thu, 12th May 2011
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Angry Birds launches on Chrome with exclusive levels, hitting over 50,000 users. It's free, unlike the iPhone version, causing a frenzy.