Education stories - Page 29
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
Noel Leeming transformation to focus on Services
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Noel Leeming is ramping up its services offering with ambitious plans to be New Zealand's leading technology service player.
Aerohive flying high following super strong 2013
Thu, 16th Jan 2014
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Aerohive Networks soared in 2013, doubling its customer base to over 13,100 and shipping its 500,000th access point, marking 74% growth from the previous year.
Hello Moto… new ANZ GM appointed
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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Motorola Solutions has appointed David Arkles as general manager of the company’s Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand.
Software helps students catch their dreams
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Digital literacy key focus of expert group
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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digital literacy
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A new 14-member expert group has been formed to enhance digital literacy in New Zealand schools, advising on modern tech integration and equitable access.
New App makes learning Maori fun
Tue, 18th Jun 2013
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A new app from Victoria University, Kura, turns learning te reo Māori into a fun, competitive game, aiming to engage and educate New Zealanders.
A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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There has been a hive of activity within the New Zealand business of wireless vendor Aerohive over the last 12 months.
Dell launches learning laptop for schools
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.
Allied Telesis to restructure it's NZ operations
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Allied Telesis announces a restructure of its New Zealand operations amidst struggles to break into the enterprise market, with job reductions looming.
Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.
Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.
Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.
Renaissance documents year of upheaval
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Renaissance's 2012 report chronicles a turbulent year, with asset write-offs, business exits, relocations, staffing cuts, and strategic shifts now stabilising.
Seek outcome over technology
Wed, 21st Nov 2012
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Resellers must prioritise customer outcomes over merely selling tech solutions, emphasises Trend Micro's Peter Benson, advocating an outcome-driven approach.
Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand
Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Just ahead of the potential launch of the iPad Mini, NZ gets it's self iBooks with a fully populated, NZ relevant book store. Read on for full details...
Kiwi firm fixes the video conferencing mess
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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We've all been disappointed with the quality and technical issues of video conferencing. We look at a kiwi firm determined to fix these messy issues.
IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.