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Education Perfect's AI tool set to transform student learning
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Education Perfect launches AI Powered Feedback Tool to revolutionise learning with immediate, adaptive support, enhancing outcomes in various subjects.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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application security
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Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.
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Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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google
Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
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Grapple surpasses AUD $200m milestone as they introduce AI to their Lendtech platform
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
Grapple surpasses the AUD $200m funded invoices milestone by introducing AI to their innovative Lendtech platform.
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Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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e-learning
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learning
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software
Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.
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Seagate unveils fastest SSD for PS5 for enhanced gaming experience
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Seagate introduces its fastest SSD, the Game Drive PS5 NVMe, promising enhanced gaming performance for PS5 users.
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APAC parents hide internet activity from children more than cyber attackers
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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history
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kaspersky
A Kaspersky study reveals APAC parents are more concerned about their children accessing their private online information than cybercriminals.
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One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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learning
One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
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Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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crowdfunding
Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.
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TESA enters new era after 46 Years
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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It’s the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand’s oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.
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Be a part of NZ history with Trade Me
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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history
Trade Me is inviting Kiwis to contribute to a 100-year time capsule, with space for postcards limited and only available until 31 December 2012.
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Nothing but the classics
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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cloud services
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If you love history and reading, you could probably waste away hours on this site dedicated to the best classic novels ever written, dating centuries back.
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NZCS launches '50 Years of ICT Innovation' book
Sat, 25th Sep 2010
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open source
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cloud services
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ict
NZCS has launched '50 Years of ICT Innovation,' a 400-page book documenting New Zealand's computing history with insights from notable innovators.
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YouTube turns five
Tue, 18th May 2010
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google
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youtube
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advertising
YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.
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An online gold mine
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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cloud services
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law
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history
Discover a treasure trove of NZ history and literature at Victoria University's free online library, the NZ Electronic Text Centre.
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We just happened to be in the neighbourhood
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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partner programmes
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history
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Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.
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The Best of - Arcade Games
Sat, 1st Sep 2007
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gaming
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A look back at how arcade games, from Pong to Street Fighter 2, transformed global entertainment and shaped New Zealand's gaming scene.