Your fleet of Surface devices is now even more serviceable than ever before, with Microsoft’s commitment to designing with…
2nd February, 2023
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Surface World First | Next business day, on-site repair for new Surface devices
Repairing your Surface fleet just got a whole lot easier, faster and more secure with Microsoft’s newest service offering –…
18th January, 2023
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More than just a chip: how Microsoft and Intel deliver flexible work experiences
Someone once said that innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together in a new way.
8th December, 2022
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Devices and green credentials: does Microsoft stand up to the test?
If environmental responsibility is important to your organisation, you’ve probably put considerable thought into your processes, the materials you source,…
30th November, 2022
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Streamline operations and empower employees in the modern workplace
One thing we can all agree on, is that the nature of work has changed. Employees expect…
29th November, 2022
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How to build better flexible work experiences with Surface and Intel
With over 70% of employees wanting flexible working arrangements to remain in place and 67% desiring more in-person work, hybrid-working…
22nd November, 2022
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: Designed to exceed expectations
The all new Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has arrived – and it is designed to power productivity and exceed expectations!…
11th November, 2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 9: Laptop power, tablet flexibility
The famously flexible form factor of Surface Pro, stays true to it’s roots with the release of the Surface Pro…
11th November, 2022
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Microsoft unveils powerful new range of Surface accessories
When new devices hit market, you expect they’ll be accompanied by some shiny new, whiz-bang accessories to accentuate the device…
4th November, 2022
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Surface Studio 2+: Absolute power and performance for top talent
It’s been a long-awaited update, but the latest generation of Surface Studio has finally arrived – Surface Studio 2+. This…
4th November, 2022
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Meet Surface Laptop 5 and Pro 9 through the lens of today’s hybrid workers
Hybrid and highly mobile workers require devices that keep them productive and secure. Wherever they happen to set up their…
4th November, 2022
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Evaluating the Business Case for Microsoft Surface
It seems these days, nothing happens within an organisation without a business case. With increasing scrutiny and constraints around time,…
4th November, 2022
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Enabling educators to shift from ‘digital naïve’ to ‘digital native’
What a coincidence that the only difference between ‘digital naïve’ and ‘digital native’ is a T… training! While the concept…
28th September, 2022
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The laptop that unlocks learning: Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Microsoft’s first laptop, designed and built JUST for education Reserve a Demo Unit Help students…
12th September, 2022
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Microsoft Surface Laptop SE, designed and built for education
Microsoft’s first laptop, designed and built JUST for education Reserve a Demo Unit…
5th August, 2022
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Data#3 named worldwide Microsoft Surface+ Partner of the Year
July 19, 2022; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, is delighted to announce that it has…
19th July, 2022
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Surface Laptop Go 2: Design, Performance and Durability.
Connect, collaborate, and explore endless possibilities with style and performance. Now you can dream big – and travel light with the…
27th June, 2022
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How the Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is changing the face of team meetings
In the last couple of years, we’ve all had our fair share of online meetings, and it is safe to…
9th June, 2022
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The Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera brings together voices, faces and ideas
We love helping our customers get the most out of their investments into Teams Calling and collaboration. The…
9th June, 2022
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Digital tools to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration for Education
Education is evolving at lightning speed, with remote classrooms, new learning models, and complex security issues. The right digital tools…
11th May, 2022
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 – will I be lured away from the Apple stronghold?
I’ll start with a confession. While I love my Microsoft Surface laptop, spend my days using Microsoft 365,…
9th May, 2022
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Workplace Equity: Investigating the New Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit
The workplace can, for people with disability, offer a decidedly different experience than for those without disability. 8.8% of the…
6th May, 2022
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The Battle of Surface Laptop Studio vs MacBook Pro M1
AMD versus Intel, Tesla versus Edison, Netflix versus every other streaming platform. History is littered with infamous rivalries that passionately…
17th March, 2022
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Surface Pro 8 – was it worth the wait?
The Surface Pro has undergone iterations every year since its debut in 2013, until 2019. And then… Nothing. Radio silence.
17th March, 2022
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Introducing the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
The Surface Slim Pen 2 will transform your digital inking experience. Take handwritten notes and draw with the same…
27th January, 2022
Meet the Surface Go 3
The Surface Go is loved by both students and mobile workers for compact size, and pocket rocket productivity. And…
25th January, 2022
Surface Laptop Studio Review
The brand-new Surface Laptop Studio is the perfect fit for power users, including anyone who runs intensive software. With…
25th January, 2022
Our take on the Surface Duo 2
Nothing says dual screen productivity like the Surface Duo 2. Join Microsoft Device Specialist, Mia Chen-Wong, as she reviews…
25th January, 2022
Surface Pro 8 Review
The Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet. With two far-field…
25th January, 2022
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A day in the Life of a clinician with the Surface Go in-hand
In a healthcare setting, mobile devices – laptops, tablets and 2-in-1s – are becoming just as common as the thermometer.
23rd December, 2021
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How to pick the right Surface device for healthcare professionals
It’s never been more crucial – or challenging – for healthcare institutions to provide quality patient care. Delivering this starts…
15th December, 2021
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Surface Go 3: the perfect device for young learners
During the last two years of interrupted learning, educators and administrators have worked hard to innovate beyond the classroom to…
19th November, 2021
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Surface Duo 2 – Tiny weight, two screens, limitless possibilities
Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? No, it’s the Surface Duo 2! A shapeshifting, compact and foldable device…
12th November, 2021
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The 2022 Surface Line-up | Go 3, Duo 2, Pro 8 & Laptop Studio
The newest members of the Surface fleet are finally here! And, as usual, there’s a mix of old and…
11th November, 2021
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Digital tools to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration for Corporate Enterprise
The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, with distributed teams, new business models, and complex security issues. The right…
21st October, 2021
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DaaS: Why Now is the Right Time to Make Your Move
From small businesses to large corporations, through every industry sector, IT professionals have been among the unsung heroes of the…
20th October, 2021
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Digital tools to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration for Healthcare
The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, with distributed teams, new business models, and complex security issues. The right…
19th October, 2021
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Digital tools to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration for State and Local Government
The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, with distributed teams, new business models, and complex security issues. The right…
14th October, 2021
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Digital tools to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration for Federal Government
The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, with distributed teams, new business models, and complex security issues. The right…
14th October, 2021
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Microsoft Fast Study: Zero Touch Deployment
Foreword By Chris Bright, General Manager, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand Over 100…
30th June, 2021
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Device in demand: the new Surface Laptop 4
The ultraportable Surface Laptop has long been a must-have device for enterprise users. Recently, there’s been a lot of talk…
16th April, 2021
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Surface Laptop 4: built for a digital-rich classroom
Striking the perfect balance between price, performance, portability and design – the Surface Laptop has always attracted attention in…
15th April, 2021
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Review of the Surface Pro 7+
The new Surface Pro 7+ has finally arrived. Microsoft has made some thoughtful changes to their Surface Pro line-up…
19th February, 2021
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Goodbye Wi-Fi. LTE is back in the all new Surface Pro 7+
Last seen three generations ago in the Surface Pro 5, LTE has just made its long-awaited comeback in the…
10th February, 2021
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Surface Pro 7+ for Business: Made for new, evolving workstyles
The recent announcement of the new Surface Pro 7+ for Business, an update to…
12th January, 2021
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Discover the benefits of Microsoft’s modern solutions
In partnership with Microsoft, Data#3 presented this workshop delivered by Collabtech, Microsoft’s expert modern solutions training provider for Surface…
18th December, 2020
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Build the right Surface fleet in education
Need help choosing which Surface device is the right fit? Use this guide to find the perfect match for…
16th December, 2020
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Build the right Surface fleet
Need help choosing which Surface device is the right fit? Use this guide to find the perfect match for…
16th December, 2020
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7 Minutes of Security: Microsoft Surface
In our second 7 Minutes of Security episode, host and National Practice Manager – Security, Richard Dornhart consults Mackenzie Jackson,…
26th November, 2020
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Are we becoming more security-minded?
We can all remember the time we started a new job, and a sticky note was stuck to the screen…
16th November, 2020
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How to choose the right surface device: a guide for the enterprise
The Surface family has recently undergone a makeover that goes more than skin deep. Less about looks, the upgrades…
16th November, 2020
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How to pick the right Surface devices for your school’s fleet
We spend a lot of time thinking about where education is heading, what challenges the future may bring and how…
11th November, 2020
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Unboxing the Surface Laptop Go
Surface Laptop Go is the lightest and more affordable Surface Laptop released. With 13 hours of battery life, a…
3rd November, 2020
Unboxing the Surface Book 3
Known for its processing power and incredible graphics, the Surface Book 3 is designed to handle any task thrown…
23rd October, 2020
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The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Surface Hub
More than a smart board or an interactive whiteboard, Surface Hub 2 devices are optimised for teams that want…
19th October, 2020
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Improve Security with Microsoft 365 and Surface
Security is a rising cost for most organisations. And it’s not a welcome one, with 81% of IT Managers currently…
12th October, 2020
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What’s new in the Surface Pro X?
Since its launch in 2019, the ultra-portable Surface Pro X has become the jewel in the crown of the…
6th October, 2020
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Meet Surface Laptop Go – the perfect everyday laptop
It’s been just under 40 years since the first laptop surfaced. While the original grandaddy of modern laptops is often…
2nd October, 2020
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Unboxing the Surface Go 2
Primary school students are engaging with technology in the classroom (and from home), more than ever before. Using digital…
17th September, 2020
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Hurdles to clear before adopting modern management
A vast remote work experiment is currently underway. As organisations seek new ways to effectively support a growing remote…
16th September, 2020
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Five devices that deliver a great learning experience
If anyone was previously unaware of the ingenuity, passion and dedication that exists in Australia’s schools, 2020 has left no…
3rd September, 2020
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Digital equity and the role of modern device management
Digital Equity, or the ability to access required technology, tools and systems to enable modern learning, has been a…
12th August, 2020
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Zero Touch Deployment
In an ideal modern workplace, every employee has access to technology with secure, persistent connectivity, relevant applications and…
10th August, 2020
Zero Touch Deployment for Schools
In an ideal modern learning environment, every student has access to technology with secure, persistent connectivity, relevant applications, rich…
23rd July, 2020
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It’s go time: meet the new Surface Go 2
The smallest member of the Surface family, the 2-in-1 Surface Go, may have only made its official debut two years…
11th May, 2020
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Inspecting the new Surface Book 3
Children of the ‘80s will no doubt be aware of the iconic Inspector Gadget series. Looking back, the show writers…
7th May, 2020
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Unboxing the Surface Pro X
Join Data#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the Microsoft Surface Pro X. With a virtually edge-to-edge…
30th April, 2020
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Everything you need to know about Microsoft Surface Hub in 2020
When the Surface Hub was first announced in 2015, there was nothing quite like it out there. The all-in-one…
29th April, 2020
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Why it’s time to take a second look at Surface Pro
In 2013, Microsoft pioneered the 2-in-1 form with the release of Surface Pro. Ever since, they’ve been working to…
15th April, 2020
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7 ways AI has already infiltrated the modern workplace
In my day-to-day reading across the web, I’ve noticed that AI stories tend to come in two forms. The scary…
11th December, 2019
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Building your remote working model: office not required
Today’s workplace sees 80% of workers’ time spent on activities such as meetings, calls and responding to emails – leaving…
3rd December, 2019
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Modern Device Management – It’s Time
On October 2, I watched with excitement through the evening as Microsoft announced their holiday line-up of devices to…
29th November, 2019
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Beauty, brawn and brains – Surface Studio 2 is transforming learning
Classrooms and university campuses sure have changed. It wasn’t that long ago that whiteboards and thumb drives overtook blackboards and…
29th November, 2019
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Unboxing the Surface Laptop 3
Join Data#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. With all day…
20th November, 2019
Unboxing the Surface Pro 7
Join Data#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Pro 7. The perfect device…
20th November, 2019
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Surface as a Service: Flexible management for schools
Over the last ten years, I’ve witnessed a significant shift in campuses across the country – schools and universities alike…
15th November, 2019
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Everything you didn’t know about the Surface Hub 2S
Don’t be deceived into thinking the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S is just a video conferencing device. There’s a whole…
11th November, 2019
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Introducing the new Microsoft Surface devices
I always enjoy a deep-dive into new devices when they land. The hat-trick of announcements from the…
21st October, 2019
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Collaborate with futuristic applications on Surface Hub 2
It’s collaboration, Jim, but not as we know it! For sci-fi writers, the future has always offered up a world…
9th October, 2019
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The Creative’s Ultimate Computer: Surface Studio 2 VS iMac Pro
I used to work in the creative industry and as a hobbyist artist and photographer, a lot of my friends…
3rd October, 2019
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It’s time for schools to revisit Modern Support
Modern Desktop, Modern Management, Modern Workplace – all terms that have gathered pace over the past year. With rapid changes…
19th July, 2019
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Teamwork without boundaries: Meet the new Surface Hub 2S
Empowering teams and embracing collaboration is about to get a whole lot easier following Microsoft’s announcement of the all new…
18th June, 2019
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Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Demonstration
Join Data#3 Device Specialist, Jesse Lee, as he explores the features of the Surface Studio 2. Perfect for designers, architects…
13th May, 2019
Windows Autopilot Education Demonstration
Many schools find it hard to manage the roll-out, reset and repurposing of classroom devices. Smaller schools lack the time…
10th May, 2019
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Autopilot vs Set up School PCs app
Microsoft is doing some pretty amazing things when it comes to helping customers set up multiple devices, fast. Nowhere is…
30th April, 2019
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Unpacking Device as a Service
Your end to end guide on digital procurement and modern device management. By 2020 there will be 8 billion…
15th February, 2019
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Reclaiming the Value of Modern Note Taking
Did you know that on average doodlers recall 29% more information than non-doodlers?1 This Microsoft eBook explores how digital inking…
11th February, 2019
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Surface Go – built for little hands with big ideas
Surface Go is the first step to enabling the schools of tomorrow There is a new breed of device that…
11th February, 2019
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Introducing Surface Go – the ultimate business tool
Surface Go is making headlines for its versatility, portability and affordability. Ideal for the modern mobile workforce, this lightweight…
8th February, 2019
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City of Fremantle enables a collaborative and mobile workforce with Data#3
Monday 22, 2018; Perth, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, today announced that it has worked with…
22nd October, 2018
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Customer Story: City of Fremantle
City of Fremantle deploys new hardware and operating system to improve user experience and service delivery. Objective To replace over…
22nd October, 2018
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Microsoft Surface Go – Day One Review
Ultra portable weighing only 522 grams, the Microsoft Surface Go is a no-compromise laptop in a 10″ tablet. See Data#3…
31st August, 2018
Unboxing the Microsoft Surface Go
Join Data#3 Device Specialist, Jesse Lee, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Go. The perfect device for students…
31st August, 2018
Video Customer Story: All Saints Anglican School
Working with Data#3 and Microsoft, All Saints Anglican School undertook a comprehensive review of its technology needs and how…
25th May, 2018
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The impressive returns of education 1:1 device programs | Financial impact study
The Microsoft Surface family unshackles students and teachers from their desks, enabling previously impossible ways to teach, engage and…
23rd May, 2018
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Surface Pro LTE – a new degree of mobile flexibility
As a Microsoft Device Specialist, I spend a lot of my time helping customers to select the right Microsoft Surface.
24th November, 2017
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5 ways to turbocharge productivity with Microsoft Surface
Turn ideas into action and power through your day with the Microsoft Surface suite. Microsoft Surface devices are intuitive,…
1st November, 2017
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The Power of Digital Inking in the Classroom
90% of teachers believe digital inking improves the quality of their curriculum. This IDC study of 685 teachers exposes the…
27th October, 2017
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The secrets of high-performing teams… wherever they’re located
An eBook about collaboration in the modern workplace Think about a time when you’ve been part of a really successful…
24th August, 2017
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Switch to Surface with Data#3 device fulfilment services
Take a behind-the-scenes look into our Brisbane Integration Centre and understand how Data#3 device fulfilment services can streamline and simplify your device…
8th August, 2017
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The Total Economic Impact of The Microsoft Surface Hub
Microsoft Surface Hub is a powerful team collaboration device, designed to emulate the oldest form of collaboration known to…
20th June, 2017
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The productivity benefits of Microsoft Surface Hub
By Scott Gosling, National Practice Manager – Cloud, Data#3 [Reading time: 3:50 mins] Designed for the modern workplace Microsoft…
8th December, 2016
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What our IT department really thinks about Microsoft Surface
By Chris Reid, Senior Desktop Support Specialist, Data#3 Limited [Reading time: 2.20 mins] Pitched as the device that can replace…
23rd May, 2016
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Surface Book vs Macbook: The Design Wars
By Erin Regan, Graphic Designer, Data#3 Limited [Reading time: 2.53 mins] David vs Goliath. Coca Cola vs…
16th May, 2016
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