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Don't let budgets block your digitalisation pathway by
EduTech

Don't let budgets block your digitalisation pathway by

For it to function optimally, an educational establishment's entire technology estate needs to be monitored, regularly refreshed and regularly replenished.

By Martyn Maskell • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
EduTech

IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.

By Penelope Barton • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools
Data Privacy

Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools

Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement
Artificial Intelligence

Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement

IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers
Mobile Device Management

Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers

Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Artificial Intelligence

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022

AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Supply Chain

The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand

Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit

Osmo Genius Kit turns iPads into educational tools for kids. We tested it out with our favourite child Avi. Find out our verdict!.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020

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Speedcast expands STARS programme to enhance Northern Australia connectivity
Health Technologies

Speedcast expands STARS programme to enhance Northern Australia connectivity

Speedcast is enhancing connectivity in Northern Australia through the expansion of its STARS (Satellite To All Remote Sites) programme, introducing its SIGMA edge compute platform and Starlink LEO connection to hundreds of remote sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
EduTech

Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access

A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.

By John Gerritsen • 4 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
Superloop helping Aussie K12 schools with latest offering
EduTech

Superloop helping Aussie K12 schools with latest offering

Superloop has launched CyberEdge, a new cybersecurity platform that will give K12 schools in Australia the tools to optimise, secure and manage their network.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner
EduTech

Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner

Cyclone Computer Co. Ltd has been selected as the Ministry of Education's software licensing partner, providing Microsoft and non-Microsoft software.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
EduTech

Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Malware

The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response

Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.

By Anusha Bradley, RNZ • 14 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Unified Communications

School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says

During school holidays, Kiwi homes see a 30% surge in 10am broadband usage, Chorus reports, suggesting a shift in internet habits when children are at home.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019