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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
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Vector to enable more schools to connect to Govt's managed network
Vector

Vector to enable more schools to connect to Govt's managed network

The Government has entered into a new agreement with Vector to enable more schools to access the N4L Managed Network, it was announced today.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award
Data Analytics

Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award

Air New Zealand CIO Julia Raue is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards - and she's not the only one flying the Kiwi flag.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Technology training company comes to Sydney
Education, Learning & Training

Technology training company comes to Sydney

Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Unified Communications

Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
EduTech

Prisoners to get access to educational websites

Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Unified Communications

2000th school to connect to government's managed network

Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

OKI opens NZ office to service resellers and customers
Comworth

OKI opens NZ office to service resellers and customers

OK has established a direct presence in New Zealand, opening an Auckland office with the vendor, opening the door to work more closely with partners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015
N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers
EduTech

N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers

N4L and OMGTech! team up to make STEM resources accessible to all NZ teachers via Pond, fostering a collaborative community in schools nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015
Digital learning teachers awarded
Unitec

Digital learning teachers awarded

Several digital learning teachers have been recognised at The Mind Lab by Unitec's graduation last week with NEXT Foundation awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Postgrad digital learning course offered to tertiary educators
Unitec

Postgrad digital learning course offered to tertiary educators

The Mind Lab by Unitec is offering its Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning) to Auckland tertiary educators.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation
EduTech

The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation

MYOB Education offers the smartest solutions for you and your students, providing access to the latest software.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
The Mind Lab: Preparing Kiwi kids for jobs of tomorrow, today
EduTech

The Mind Lab: Preparing Kiwi kids for jobs of tomorrow, today

Technology can be an enabler for alternative learning methods and approaches, helping to prepare students for jobs of the future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Microsoft NZ looking for Teacher Ambassadors
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ looking for Teacher Ambassadors

Tech-savvy teachers sought as Microsoft NZ launches hunt for new Teacher Ambassadors to evangelise digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Huawei targets Australian ICT education space
EduTech

Huawei targets Australian ICT education space

Huawei and Southern Cross University focus on the future of education and ICT solutions at the 2015 Education Summit in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015
Unified Communications

N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015

Innovative local companies have been recognised at the recent 2015 Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIA) ceremony.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
EduTech

N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ

N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015