TechEd stories - Page 5
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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e-learning
HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mdm
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iot
Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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erp
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genai
Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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encryption
Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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uc
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agricultural technology
NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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e-learning
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fleet management
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schools
ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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llms
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ai
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customer service
Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ai
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visual effects
Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
PlayStation's 30-year legacy: gaming's influence in New Zealand life
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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education, learning & training
PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.
SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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ai
TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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uc
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e-learning
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collaboration
SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.
AI detection is about transparency, not perfection
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI detection in classrooms aims for transparency, helping educators guide use and maintain fairness, rather than seeking 100% accuracy or outright bans.
Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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digital signage
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mdm
Samsung's Knox Security framework delivers built-in protection across devices, boosting security and management in education, retail, and government sectors.
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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instagram
New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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robots
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uc
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ai
Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.
KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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healthtech
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
The 2025 KiwiNet Awards celebrated New Zealand innovators transforming research into global-impact solutions across tech, health and sustainability sectors.
PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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productivity
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teched
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leadership
PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.