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Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
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AI-powered writing tool boosts literacy in New Zealand schools

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Several New Zealand schools report improved literacy after using the AI-driven Writer's Toolbox, showing significant gains in student writing skills and confidence.
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NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans

Thu, 29th May 2025
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NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.
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What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.
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Lenovo partners Eyesafe for safer Chromebooks in schools

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Lenovo has teamed up with Eyesafe to equip Chromebooks for K-12 students with blue light screen protectors, enhancing eye health and academic performance.
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AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.
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Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
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Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
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N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.
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Exabeam unveils new AI SIEM tool in first post-merger release

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Exabeam's first quarterly product release post-merger with LogRhythm features new AI innovations, offering tailored security solutions and increased detection efficiency.
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N4L launches MyN4L, aiding NZ schools in online management

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Network for Learning (N4L) introduces MyN4L, a new platform helping New Zealand schools manage online activity with ease and efficiency.
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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
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Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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New Zealand's ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.
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Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.
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Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.
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RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.
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Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Canva unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade at LA's Canva Create event, expanding enterprise services with new tools for productivity and creativity.
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Jamf unveils new toolkit to optimise Apple tech in businesses & schools

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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Jamf showcased an array of new offerings to assist enterprises in maximising their tech investments, including a compliance dashboard and Compliance Editor tool. The tools aim to enforce compliance regulations on Apple devices and enhance overall security efficiency.
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New tech on display at Dynamic Supplies Auckland showroom

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Dynamic Supplies NZ unveils innovative tech solutions at its expanded Auckland showroom, diversifying from traditional printing into unified communications and outdoor tech.