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Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
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Device vendors gear up for the Singles' Day sales event in China

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Chinese vendors are preparing for the popular Singles' Day event, often referred to as the Black Friday of the west.
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Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Apple and Samsung defy downward trend in global tablet market, with IDC reporting year-over-year decline of 14.7%.
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Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.
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​Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Synnex strikes distribution deal with ALOGIC, offering Australian channel high-quality computer cabling and USB peripherals.
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PC vendors vying for position in declining market

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
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How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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It seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets & security concerns.
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Hortonworks latest collab ups cloud innovation game for customers

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Hortonworks has partnered with Microsoft to update its Azure HDInsight Hadoop Cloud solution, providing faster query speeds and enhanced security.
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STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
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Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.
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Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.
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Measuring the high costs of web malware protection

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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The costs of recovering from a ransomware or other cyberattack are well understood…but how much should an organization spend to prevent one?.
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PC market not looking great, experts warn

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.
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Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Hortonworks releases version 2.5 of its big data software, offering new tools for data analytics and management.
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Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
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Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Still salivating, we've now got the good oil on the rest of Intel's new 7th-generation CPU range, codenamed Kaby Lake.
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Lenovo begins its new fiscal year with a difficult quarter

Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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After acquiring Motorola and IBM's System x server business, Lenovo's fiscal 1Q17/calendar 2Q16 earnings revealed lingering growing pains.
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Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I've trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.
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Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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In this post, I will share some of the productivity elements of Office 365 classroom that have helped make my teaching life easier!.
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Dicker Data adds Logitech commercial and gaming offerings to portfolio

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Dicker Data has bolstered its peripherals play with a new deal to distribute Logitech's commercial and gaming products in Australia.