Children stories - Page 2
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies team up for charity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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network infrastructure
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collaboration
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charity
Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies have partnered to host the second annual Backpack Giving Day to support children in need.
IWD 2023: Starlight’s CEO celebrates 20 year milestone
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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healthtech
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charity
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children
Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, reflects on its long-term impact and growth as she celebrates 20 years with the company.
SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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charity
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snaplogic
SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.
Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.
Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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norton
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online safety
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content creation
Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
Children’s privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch
Mon, 30th May 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.
ChildFund launches new campaign to protect children online
Fri, 20th May 2022
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cybersafety
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childfund
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children
ChildFund says WEB Safe & Wise aims to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online while also empowering them to become digitally savvy.
ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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learning
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education review office
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ero
Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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safe
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nz on air
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interactive
Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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government
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housing
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community
The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
Funding for Computers in Homes to benefit students
Wed, 3rd Jul 2013
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edutech
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uc
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it training
A boost in funding for the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme has been announced by the government.
Mother selling kids on Facebook - society does NOT like this
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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facebook
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social media
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techday
An Oklahoma mother faces charges after allegedly trying to sell her kids on Facebook for USD $5,000 to bail out her boyfriend, sparking outrage.
Celebrating Success
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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partner programmes
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management
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social networking
<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.
GrabOne partners with Kidsline
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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charity
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grabone
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funding
GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.
Juniper targets mobile threats
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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smartphones
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apm
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software development
Juniper has launched its Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, an all-encompassing software package aimed at protecting mobile devices against various threats.
62% of children have had a negative online experience
Wed, 16th Jun 2010
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cyberbullying
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online safety
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children
A Norton survey reveals 62% of children have faced negative online experiences, feeling 'angry', 'upset' or 'afraid'. Parents, take note and act.
YouTube offers more protection
Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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youtube
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control
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children
YouTube has introduced a safeguard, enabling parents to keep their children away from content aimed at mature viewers.
Youngsters gripped by technology
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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kids
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study
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young people
Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cell phone, music player or game console, according to a US study.