TechEd stories - Page 5
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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smart home
Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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edutech
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e-learning
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ai
New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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ecm
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martech
PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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uc
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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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martech
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erp
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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.