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Schools in a state of transition, educators struggle to keep up

Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

In pictures: Apple's iTunes U for the classroom

iTunes U helps educators organise their classrooms in a seamless fashion, enabling teachers to deliver lessons, grade assignments and stay connected.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

EduTech

New iPad learning tool will change the way you teach

Apple launches iTunes U, an education tool that allows teachers to organise classes, deliver lessons and grade assignments on iPads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Wearables

Wearables for Good challenge celebrates life-changing technology

Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Apple

Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision

Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Smart Cities

Why digital identity is the key to truly smart cities

There's no doubt the rise of the Internet of Things is fundamentally changing the way we interact with the world around us.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Network Infrastructure

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition

Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers

Well done Asus, this is a superb device and I can see gamers or those watching 4K video getting superior performance right out of the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend

Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015

Fitbit

Fitbit improves exercise tracking

The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Software-as-a-Service

NSW charity undergoes network transformation

Australian charity Cancer Council NSW has partnered with Riverbed Technology, deploying Riverbed SteelHead appliances across multiple sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Digital Entertainment

Quickflix: Why it's really worth it

Quickflix, New Zealand's original online movie and TV streaming service, is offering all movie and TV buffs a one month free trial along with a bonus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Network Infrastructure

Dell NZ gears up for big 2016 as channel business takes off

After a year of 'laying the foundations' for greater channel business in New Zealand, Dell is looking forward to a bumper 2016.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Supply Chain

Samsung S7 rumours bubble over

You'd be forgiven for thinking Apple rumours were the only game in town. Recently they've been bubbling over around Samsung's flagship phone.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015

Digital Signage

Demand for digital signage drives display market growth

According to a new report by TechSci, the global market for flexible and transparent displays will cross $480 million in 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Fitness

Ingram Micro gets a Moov on with new fitness wearables deal

Ingram Micro has signed a sub-distribution deal which will see it offering the Moov range of fitness wearables in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015

Apple

Remaining Next Byte stores to close

Vita Group will close its eight remaining Next Byte retail stores by March next year, with staff to be redeployed within Vita or retrenched.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015

Notebook

Return to growth in PC shipments forecast

The brakes are expected to start coming off PC spending in the later half of next year, with IDC predicting a return to growth in PC shipments.