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Kiwi Stories

TechEd stories

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert
Human Capital Management

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert

People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
GITEX ASIA
Smart Cities

GITEX ASIA

The Singapore debut is expected to draw 25,000 tech buyers, 1,000 enterprises and 250 investors to Marina Bay Sands in April 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
What is ChatGPT and how will it change New Zealand’s job market?
Digital Transformation

What is ChatGPT and how will it change New Zealand’s job market?

Productivity could jump as much as tenfold for coders, while AI specialists warn the tool still makes mistakes and needs human oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2023
Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?
eLearning

Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?

Falls from ladders and roofs are costing New Zealand about $24 million a year, prompting a first-of-its-kind VR training package.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Jun 2022
More studying online, with education flexibility acknowledged
eLearning

More studying online, with education flexibility acknowledged

Access to devices and flexible learning is becoming a bigger issue as more Kiwi pupils study part-time online over summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered
eLearning

Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered

By 2030, online study could account for half of a secondary pupil’s schooling as behaviour issues push families to seek other options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020

Global Stories

TechEd stories

PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash
Productivity

PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.

By Ridzki Syahputera • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report
Firewalls

Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Plaud unveils all-in-one platform for omnichannel note taking
Unified Communications

Plaud unveils all-in-one platform for omnichannel note taking

Plaud launches a Developer Platform combining hardware and software for seamless omnichannel note taking and conversational intelligence across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
OutSystems 2025 Innovation Awards highlight AI-driven solutions
Digital Transformation

OutSystems 2025 Innovation Awards highlight AI-driven solutions

OutSystems' 2025 Innovation Awards celebrate AI-powered software breakthroughs by Roche, Clarins, Pokémon Company, and others across multiple sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Jamf unveils new API ecosystem & AI tools for Apple devices
Mobile Device Management

Jamf unveils new API ecosystem & AI tools for Apple devices

Jamf launches a new API ecosystem and AI tools to enhance automation, security, and device management for over 30 million Apple devices globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

TechEd stories

California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children
Data Protection

California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children

California proposes stringent AI safety rules to protect children, including testing chatbots, banning phones in schools, and raising privacy age to 18.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG
eLearning

AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG

RevisionSuccess and HOG International Academy launch Thailand's first AI-hybrid school pilot, aiming to personalise learning and tackle teacher shortages from 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network
Firewalls

Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network

Abbotsleigh school in Sydney upgrades to Extreme Networks' Fabric Connect, boosting AV, digital learning, and network management efficiency across campus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Cloud.in appoints Vishwas Gupta as new India Sales Head to drive growth
DevOps

Cloud.in appoints Vishwas Gupta as new India Sales Head to drive growth

Cloud.in appoints Vishwas Gupta as India Sales Head to lead growth, leveraging his 25+ years' experience in cloud solutions and sales across key markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Jio launches free AI course to broaden AI literacy in India
EduTech

Jio launches free AI course to broaden AI literacy in India

Jio has launched a free four-week AI course, powered by JioPC and Jio Institute, to boost AI literacy among beginners across India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Australian startups join AWS AI accelerator, gaining USD $1m in credits
Robotics

Australian startups join AWS AI accelerator, gaining USD $1m in credits

Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025