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Microsoft is offering free Azure training for channel partners

Microsoft offers free Azure training to channel partners, allowing them to enhance their skills and grow their market opportunities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

EduTech

2017: Trends and predictions for education technology

Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016

EduTech

Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success

The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

EduTech

Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.

By Al Blake • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

EduTech

Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won't replace you... yet

Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016

Customer Relationship Management

The secret sauce that makes Salesforce magic

Salesforce reigns supreme in CRM by empowering non-developers with low-code tools, transforming how businesses customise their enterprise software.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Customer Relationship Management

Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce

Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

eLearning

LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'

LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016

Unified Communications

Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ

Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

Health Technologies

PC vendors: Shape up or ship out

PC vendors face a stark choice and must decide between overhauling their businesses or leaving the PC market, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

EduTech

N4L's Managed Network rollout complete

The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

EduTech

International expert warns NZ to steer clear of 'corporate online schools'

Private ownership of online schools could be detrimental to New Zealand, warns education expert. Public schools are more effective, says Prof. Gary Miron.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

EduTech

Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning

New Zealand startup Modlettes launches 'bite-sized' e-learning platform for businesses, making online learning easier and more cost-effective.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Health Technologies

New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers

The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Wireless Networks

New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future

Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016

eLearning

Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global

Victoria University is about to take higher education around the globe in partnership with the world's top academic institutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Auckland Council

Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016