StudentIT stories

Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.

Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.

Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.

A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.

OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.

Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.

2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.

AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.

Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.

Hitachi Data Systems expands into Adelaide, opening an office led by newly appointed Chris Clarkson, marking significant growth in Australia.

EA gears up to redefine racing with Shift 2 Unleashed, promising an immersive experience with a graphical revamp and new features.

After leaving TIG in October, Rob Spray has joined Zintel Cogent as National Technical Operations Manager, bypassing the expected TUANZ role.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's unforgettable iTunes announcement is that it's secured the rights to the Beatles back catalogue.

IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.

Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.

Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.

Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.

EA drops chilling 'Ring around the Rosey' trailer for Dead Space 2, teasing 2011's potential scariest game. Out Jan 28 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.