Chromebook stories - Page 8
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
'Healthy' second half on the way for PC market
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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There's good news on the way for PC resellers according to IDC's latest PC market report, though for Apple resellers the good times are already here.
Fujitsu delivers Chromebooks to ANZ enterprises
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Teaming up with Google, Fujitsu is delivering an enterprise-grade managed service offering that leverages the Chrome platform to ANZ customers.
Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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fintech
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acer
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finance, leasing & rental
Acer New Zealand sees declining revenue - but a reduced loss - as entry level PC and Chromebook popularity bites.
Skype for Web beta available worldwide
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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contact centre
Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as it moves towards implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications on the web a reality.
Full interview: NZ PC market cools; Lenovo impact ahead?
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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'Tepid' NZ PC market likely to gain a boost from Lenovo consumer launch, but year ahead will still be slow says IDC.
Epson launches trio of EcoTank printers, free ink included
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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cloud services
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printing
Epson has launched three new EcoTank printers in New Zealand, each with two years worth of ink straight out of the box.
Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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tablets & laptops
Education has driven worldwide Chromebook sales to end users to reach 7.3 million units in 2015, up 27% from the year before.
HP launches competition for rural Kiwi schools
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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HP has partnered with Rural Women New Zealand to officially launch its second annual Rural Schools Competition for small Kiwi schools.
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren’t looking much better.
Classrooms around New Zealand go digital with Chromebooks
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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A new digital teaching system is being rolled out across the Far North of New Zealand by a group of principals and educators.
'Astonishing' year for PC sales as NZ records new record sales
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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hp
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pc market
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analyst report
The New Zealand PC market logged an ‘astonishing’ year in 2014, with year-on-year growth of 15.9% and 774,400 units shipped.
Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.
Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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acer
Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.
Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.
One in three Kiwi parents buying tech for the classroom
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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samsung
A Warehouse Stationery survey has found technology is playing a growing role in children’s education in New Zealand.
Chromebooks go big
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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acer
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mobility
Recent success in the ultra-affordable Chromebook market now sees Acer enlarging its 11 and 13 inch display models to a somewhat regular size of 15 inches.
Far North NZ expands internet teaching system
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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personal computing devices
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internet new zealand
A Far North education trust is expanding an internet-based teaching system with the help of a $130,000 Rotary grant.
University of Otago providing anytime, anywhere access to virtual resources with Citrix
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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university of otago
University of Otago revolutionises learning with Citrix's virtual resources, enabling flexible education for over 21,000 students.
Driven by HP success, New Zealand PC market set to have best year in history
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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hp
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pc market
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analyst report
In the third quarter of 2014, the New Zealand PC market shipments came in at 187,000 units, according to IDC’s Asia/Pacific Quarterly tracker.