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Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages
Education, Learning & Training

Blackboard recognises Maori as one of NZ's official languages

Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
ENZ boosts student engagement with improved website
EduTech

ENZ boosts student engagement with improved website

Education New Zealand (ENZ) has launched new website pages and rolled out a number of improvements as part of its aim to deliver meaningful content.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Do parents hold the key to Kiwi students' success?
EduTech

Do parents hold the key to Kiwi students' success?

The strongest educational resource available to Kiwi kids is cultural expectations, closely followed by physical resources, according to a new study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills
EduTech

What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills

Technology can be a useful tool to improve students' learning outcomes and prepare them for the modern world - but it can be an empty investment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge
Apple

Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge

New Zealand launches the Kiwi Computer Challenge to boost IT skills nationwide, aiming for 1 million certified Kiwis by 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended
Apple

Official - 'Keep your number' ruling extended

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has extended the current arrangement for number portability for another six years.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010

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Gamification in schools on the rise
Gaming

Gamification in schools on the rise

Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
EduTech

There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students

A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015
Helping your students become successful in business
EduTech

Helping your students become successful in business

By becoming familiar with the business essentials now, students will be set up for business success in the future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Supply Chain

OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland

OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Apple

How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?

Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2010
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Unified Communications

2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan

2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Apple

Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014

IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
AspireTel acquires Dot Net
Apple

AspireTel acquires Dot Net

AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Clouds will reign in 2011
Supply Chain

Clouds will reign in 2011

In 2011, the cloud will transform business operations and IT's role, with CA Technologies leading the charge towards a more agile, secure future.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Microsoft

Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010
Simms ticks the OptiPlex box
Apple

Simms ticks the OptiPlex box

Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010

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