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👩‍🏫 Live from our Microsoft Endpoint Admin (Intune) training!

Take a look at some snapshots from our session this week.

#MERLIN_MB
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Upcoming Backup hardware move on December 18, 2025 starting at 8:00am. See email for details. Email us if you have any questions.
November 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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MERLIN will be performing maintenance on our Hosted Firewalls on November 27th (5pm-8pm). No interruption in connectivity or firewall functionality is expected. Please see email notice for details.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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MERLIN will be upgrading its NNI link to MRnet to 100G. Please refer to maintenance window for details.
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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💡 Innovation isn’t just about new tools; it’s about using the ones you already have, better.

Yesterday we facilitated a session focused on leveraging M365 for efficiency and innovation in education.

When technology works with you, innovation becomes everyday practice

#MERLIN_MB #TechTuesday
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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At MERLIN, innovation is at the foundation of everything we do - literally!

Our office is at 135 Innovation Drive, part of the gorgeous University of Manitoba Smartpark Research and Technology Park.

Stop by and see what we're all about.

#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Innovation starts with a spark and BYTE is where MB’s educators come together. 💡

MERLIN is proud to once again sponsor this annual event, in a shared mindset that advances the use of tech in improving ed services for all learners.

📅 February 13, 2026

#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday #BYTE2026
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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MERLIN will be performing maintenance on our Hosted Firewall service on November 20th (5pm-8pm) which will result in limited access to the management interface. No interruption in connectivity or firewall functionality is expected. Please see email notice for details.
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Our first Partner Program Meeting of the 25/26 school year brought together over 70 participants from K-12, post-secondary, independent and First Nations organizations.

Save the date - our next event is in January!

#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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MERLIN will be upgrading its VPLS connection on October 16 starting at 4pm. This change will cause limited outage to customers connected via this circuit. Please see maintenance advisory for more details.
October 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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💬 Accessibility isn’t optional—it’s essential.

This week, during International Week of Deaf People, we’re honoured to share words from the Principal of the Manitoba School for the Deaf, one of MERLIN’s valued education partners.

#WhoWeAreWednesday #IWDP2025 #MERLIN_MB
September 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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💙 This week, MERLIN is proud to recognize International Week of Deaf People and celebrate the importance of accessibility in education.

As technology partners for the Manitoba School for the Deaf, we know that inclusive tools make a difference every day.

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September 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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🎮 Its National Video Games day!

Thanks to tools like Microsoft Copilot and Adobe, which you can license through us, we were able to imagine ourselves right inside our favourite games!

What game are you playing today to celebrate?

#MERLIN_MB #NationalVideoGamesDay

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September 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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🎮@msea-gg.bsky.social creates opportunities for students to compete, collaborate, and build future-ready skills through organized esports in education.

We’re proud to support partners like MSEA who are reimagining what learning and engagement can look like.

#ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
September 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🚨DON'T MISS IT!🚨

Our upcoming Power BI Intermediate session closes registrations TOMORROW, September 12th.

We'd love to get 4 more participants in this course!

Get your spot today by emailing info@merlin.mb.ca

#MERLIN_MB
Learning never stops—especially at MERLIN

📚 This school year, our team is excited to offer a full slate of training opportunities designed to support Manitoba’s educators, IT professionals, and school staff.

✨ Explore our training lineup at: www.merlin.mb.ca/events

#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
September 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Very excited to be helping deliver some of these sessions!
Learning never stops—especially at MERLIN

📚 This school year, our team is excited to offer a full slate of training opportunities designed to support Manitoba’s educators, IT professionals, and school staff.

✨ Explore our training lineup at: www.merlin.mb.ca/events

#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
September 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Back-to-School means back online.

Start the year strong with 3 easy cyber hygiene habits every student and educator should know. 🖥️🔒

#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
September 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Future-ready means planning smart. When schools are managing dozens of products - it's easy to lose track.

📋At MERLIN, we take the guesswork out of software licensing. Our goal is to make licensing easy, transparent, and scalable.

Learn more by visiting our website

#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
August 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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👩‍🏫 Live from our Power BI training!

Take a look at some snapshots from our session this week.

#MERLIN_MB
August 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Want to learn more about Power BI?

Check out this introductory playlist on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Getting Started with Power BI - YouTube
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August 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Training day prep starts long before the first slide!

Here’s how our team helps bring PD to life. 💼

#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
August 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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📊 Power up your data! Do you know how Power BI can transform the way schools track success and plan ahead?

Power BI is one of many of the training topics MERLIN offers and we will be welcoming our next participants tomorrow!

Learn more by visiting our website.

#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We are excited to spread the word about this event from one of our #MERLIN_MB partners: BAM

Explore the future of AI and digital transformation at the 2025 AI Summit, presented by BAM, PSG and MAAIP!

📅 July 23, 2025

📍 Buffalo Crossing, FortWhyte Alive

🎟️ Register now: biomb.ca/event/ai-sum...
July 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Whether you're in a small rural school or a large urban division, MERLIN ensures equal access to tech tools that matter. 🤝 #WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
July 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM