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Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched
eLearning

Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched

New Zealand celebrates eLearning pioneers with the first Virtual Learning Awards, recognising innovation and excellence in digital education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014

Global Stories

Education IT stories

Gigamon honours global partners in channel-first push
EduTech

Gigamon honours global partners in channel-first push

Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Secure I.T. Environments unveils data centre accelerators
DataCentre infrastructure

Secure I.T. Environments unveils data centre accelerators

Secure I.T. Environments has launched Vertical Design Accelerators to speed data centre design, cut project risk and tailor sector needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap
EduTech

Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap

Universities worldwide are expanding cybersecurity courses to tackle a growing workforce shortage amid rising cyberattacks on educational institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching
Digital Signage

Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching

Kramer unveils the MTX3-88-PR-PRO, a high-performance AV switching system for seamless video and audio management in corporate and educational settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021
EduTech

Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021

IT spending in Australia to grow 3.6% in 2021, with utilities, government, education and healthcare sectors leading the way, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Wisenet releases education campus management solution
Software-as-a-Service

Wisenet releases education campus management solution

Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Plugging the digital drain on the campus data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Plugging the digital drain on the campus data center

Plugging the drain and creating a digital-ready higher education data center can start with simplifying all this complexity with a lifecycle approach.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
AI, big data, IoT technologies driving education spend
EduTech

AI, big data, IoT technologies driving education spend

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.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network
Network Infrastructure

Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network

At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Civica scores $32 million WA Department of Education IT upgrade contract
Data Analytics

Civica scores $32 million WA Department of Education IT upgrade contract

Civica secures contract with The Department of Education Western Australia to provide a $32 million upgrade to Department's School Information System.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
Smart schools way of the future - and how they improve your learning
Extreme Networks

Smart schools way of the future - and how they improve your learning

Educational institutions will have to take some preliminary measures when implementing a smart school concept into their existing environment.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education
EduTech

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Digital transformation driving IT spending in higher education
EduTech

Digital transformation driving IT spending in higher education

Higher education IT spending in the Asia Pacific region is expected to significantly increase by 2019, thanks to digital transformation initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Exclusive: RED team quits Renaissance for rival
Cyclone Computers

Exclusive: RED team quits Renaissance for rival

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Education IT stories

Integrate 2025 set to explore current industry shifts, AV innovation
AI Security

Integrate 2025 set to explore current industry shifts, AV innovation

Integrate 2025 returns to ICC Sydney, showcasing AV innovation, AI, and sustainability to transform education, corporate, and live event sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Education has gone digital: here's how to drive student success
EduTech

Education has gone digital: here's how to drive student success

The sweet spot for EdTech occurs when the technology is fit for purpose and students and teachers know how to use the technology and get the most out of it.

By Katrina Lawrence • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023