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Apple co-founder headed to NZ
Apple

Apple co-founder headed to NZ

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will speak at a one-night-only Think Inc event in Auckland's ASB Theatre on 23 August. Tickets available from 5 April.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help
Fintech

Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help

When it comes to employer obligations and paying staff, it sometimes feels easier tearing your hair out (even harder if you don't actually have hair).

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
League of Legends OPL playoffs start today
Gaming

League of Legends OPL playoffs start today

The playoffs for the Oceanic Pro League (OPL) in League of Legends starts later today and fans will be able to watch the action unfold online.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2016
Playtime offers up 'digital wall entertainment'
Digital Signage

Playtime offers up 'digital wall entertainment'

Play equipment provider Playtime has launched interactive LED play panels designed to engage children at shopping centres and childcare facilities.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum

The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Labour's big ideas
EduTech

Labour's big ideas

The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Impressive innovation at Microsoft's Student Accelerator showcase
Microsoft

Impressive innovation at Microsoft's Student Accelerator showcase

Auckland Uni students have won first place in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Cup competition with their online platform linking home chefs and consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Comstor making it easier to surf the wave of wireless technologies - and win!
Cisco

Comstor making it easier to surf the wave of wireless technologies - and win!

Comstor is giving you the chance to win a SUP (Stand-UP Paddle Board) simply by purchasing their industry-leading products.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
EduTech

2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Create your own emoji? Yes please
Emoji

Create your own emoji? Yes please

New Amojee messaging app enables users to create their own emojis and emoji languages. There's even Kiwi-inspired emojis to pick from.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
League of Legends viewing parties coming to HOYTS cinemas in Australia and NZ
Gaming

League of Legends viewing parties coming to HOYTS cinemas in Australia and NZ

Fans of eSports will be happy to know that Riot Games has teamed up with HOYTS to show League of Legends matches on the big screen.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?
Absolute IT

New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?

Hands on experience trumps formal qualification when it comes to hiring new staff in the ICT sector, according to new information from Absolute IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Yakuza 0 heading to Australia and NZ
Gaming

Yakuza 0 heading to Australia and NZ

Fans of the Yakuza series will be happy to know that Yakuza 0 will be released in Australia and New Zealand early next year.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
The role of the CFO is changing. How can technology help?
Financing

The role of the CFO is changing. How can technology help?

Advancements in technology are shaping the role of CFOs, providing greater insight and more efficient financial management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
ViewSonic and Best Wave team up for do-it-yourself digital signage
Digital Signage

ViewSonic and Best Wave team up for do-it-yourself digital signage

ViewSonic has teamed up with digital signage software vendor Best Wave to deliver 'do-it-yourself' solutions that make digital signage more accessible.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Kiwi agents making use of their real estate with interactive store fronts
Digital Signage

Kiwi agents making use of their real estate with interactive store fronts

Window shopping has gone high-tech in New Zealand with two Auckland real estate agents employing interactive storefronts to keep customers engaged.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
EduTech

Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April

The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Photo gallery: Dell NZ celebrates its 20th in style
Network Infrastructure

Photo gallery: Dell NZ celebrates its 20th in style

Dell NZ partied the night away with partners and customers last week as it celebrated its 20th year in New Zealand with a glam evening in Auckland.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
EduTech

Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland

The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016