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IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates

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Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
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NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update

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Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.
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Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.
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Gigamon honours global partners in channel-first push

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.
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Secure I.T. Environments unveils data centre accelerators

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Secure I.T. Environments has launched Vertical Design Accelerators to speed data centre design, cut project risk and tailor sector needs.
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Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Kramer unveils the MTX3-88-PR-PRO, a high-performance AV switching system for seamless video and audio management in corporate and educational settings.
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Wisenet releases education campus management solution

Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands.
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AI, big data, IoT technologies driving education spend

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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IDC is forecasting education spend in APAC to top US$11.8b by 2020, with Singapore, Australia and New Zealand the tops for spend per capita.
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Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network

Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.
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Smart schools way of the future - and how they improve your learning

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Educational institutions will have to take some preliminary measures when implementing a smart school concept into their existing environment.
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Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.
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Digital transformation driving IT spending in higher education

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Higher education IT spending in the Asia Pacific region is expected to significantly increase by 2019, thanks to digital transformation initiatives.
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Equipping the educator sector for success: ​Cyclone goes Platinum with HP's Enterprise Group

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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The ways in which we are learning is evolving. The new digital environment is empowering learners and teachers as never before.
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Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched

Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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New Zealand celebrates eLearning pioneers with the first Virtual Learning Awards, recognising innovation and excellence in digital education.
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Exclusive: RED team quits Renaissance for rival

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Key members of RED team defect to Cyclone Computers, shaking up the education IT sector. Renaissance confirms the high-profile exits.