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IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Unified Communications

IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne

Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help
Data Analytics

Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help

Moodle is about to launch Project Inspire, which aims to collaboratively build learning analytics software that can fit into Moodle sites.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region
Digital Signage

NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region

NEC will provide defence training in Japan over a three year period, with the aim of improving incident response & cyber defence for ASEAN countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Education, Learning & Training

ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language

Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Avnet signs global contract for Lenovo's training program
Partner Programmes

Avnet signs global contract for Lenovo's training program

Avnet Technology Solution expands training division to include courses for Lenovo products, available to partners worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services
Robotics

Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services

Seceon joins forces with Mahindra Special Services Group to provide automated threat detection and remediation solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
IT job ads down, report finds
EduTech

IT job ads down, report finds

Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network
Unified Communications

Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network

Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era
EduTech

How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era

Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Education, Learning & Training stories

NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills
Cybersecurity

NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills

The Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is the latest institution to deliver cybersecurity training to IT staff and undergraduates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
EduTech

Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ

Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
EduTech

Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE

The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel
EduTech

New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel

His new role at IBM has opened Mark Baker's eyes to new opportunities IBM presents for the channel. Now he's on a mission to share that.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Kiwi IT course provider takes hit at skills shortage with new Agile certification
DevOps

Kiwi IT course provider takes hit at skills shortage with new Agile certification

Auldhouse launches first Agile and Scrum certification course in New Zealand. Opportunity for professionals to expand their skill sets.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Helping students become global citizens with Skype
EduTech

Helping students become global citizens with Skype

Skype revolutionises classrooms, empowering Kiwi students as they connect globally and grasp international perspectives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education
Cloud Services

New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education

N4L has released an innovative solution to streamline the process of digital education and create more time for actual learning.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sun, 18th Dec 2016
We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016
EduTech

We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016

​As far as years go, 2016 was without question a turbulent one for those in the education industry - here are the biggest stories of the year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016