MERLIN
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📆 SAVE THE DATE - MERLIN Technical Training
December 2, 2025
Secure your spot by Friday, November 21, 2025 by emailing info@merlin.mb.ca
#MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30 #WhoWeAreWednesday
December 2, 2025
Secure your spot by Friday, November 21, 2025 by emailing info@merlin.mb.ca
#MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30 #WhoWeAreWednesday
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📆 SAVE THE DATE - MERLIN Technical Training
December 2, 2025
Secure your spot by Friday, November 21, 2025 by emailing info@merlin.mb.ca
#MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30 #WhoWeAreWednesday
December 2, 2025
Secure your spot by Friday, November 21, 2025 by emailing info@merlin.mb.ca
#MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30 #WhoWeAreWednesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
💡 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
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
💡 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
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
🚨Get Your Spot Now 🚨
"AI for Education" will close registration on November 5th!
Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.
Get your spot in this session before it is too late! Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
#MERLIN_MB
"AI for Education" will close registration on November 5th!
Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.
Get your spot in this session before it is too late! Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
#MERLIN_MB
November 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🚨Get Your Spot Now 🚨
"AI for Education" will close registration on November 5th!
Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.
Get your spot in this session before it is too late! Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
#MERLIN_MB
"AI for Education" will close registration on November 5th!
Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.
Get your spot in this session before it is too late! Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
#MERLIN_MB
Our network isn’t haunted… it just has a few ghost users. 👻
Happy Halloween from all of us at MERLIN!
#MERLIN_MB
Happy Halloween from all of us at MERLIN!
#MERLIN_MB
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our network isn’t haunted… it just has a few ghost users. 👻
Happy Halloween from all of us at MERLIN!
#MERLIN_MB
Happy Halloween from all of us at MERLIN!
#MERLIN_MB
From the very beginning, MERLIN’s story has been closely connected to Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning (MEECL)
Established under the Department of Education in 1995, from consulting and IT services to hosting MEECL’s website, which now includes over 9,000 webpages of resources 💻
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Established under the Department of Education in 1995, from consulting and IT services to hosting MEECL’s website, which now includes over 9,000 webpages of resources 💻
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October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
From the very beginning, MERLIN’s story has been closely connected to Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning (MEECL)
Established under the Department of Education in 1995, from consulting and IT services to hosting MEECL’s website, which now includes over 9,000 webpages of resources 💻
🧵
Established under the Department of Education in 1995, from consulting and IT services to hosting MEECL’s website, which now includes over 9,000 webpages of resources 💻
🧵
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, we’re celebrating the role MERLIN plays in supporting the educators & IT professionals who help MB’s learners think critically, share responsibly, & stay secure online.
Together, we’re building digital citizens & a safer, smarter community💙
#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
Together, we’re building digital citizens & a safer, smarter community💙
#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, we’re celebrating the role MERLIN plays in supporting the educators & IT professionals who help MB’s learners think critically, share responsibly, & stay secure online.
Together, we’re building digital citizens & a safer, smarter community💙
#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
Together, we’re building digital citizens & a safer, smarter community💙
#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday
Cybersecurity and media literacy share one big goal: helping us think critically online💡💻
Remember that every click and share matters
✅ Verify before you share
✅ Protect your data
✅ Think about what information you give away
Smart media habits = safer online communities
#MERLIN_MB
Remember that every click and share matters
✅ Verify before you share
✅ Protect your data
✅ Think about what information you give away
Smart media habits = safer online communities
#MERLIN_MB
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Cybersecurity and media literacy share one big goal: helping us think critically online💡💻
Remember that every click and share matters
✅ Verify before you share
✅ Protect your data
✅ Think about what information you give away
Smart media habits = safer online communities
#MERLIN_MB
Remember that every click and share matters
✅ Verify before you share
✅ Protect your data
✅ Think about what information you give away
Smart media habits = safer online communities
#MERLIN_MB
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), which operates as part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, provides trusted guidance, alerts, and best practices that help organizations across Canada prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
🔗 Learn more: cyber.gc.ca
#MERLIN_MB
🔗 Learn more: cyber.gc.ca
#MERLIN_MB
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), which operates as part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, provides trusted guidance, alerts, and best practices that help organizations across Canada prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
🔗 Learn more: cyber.gc.ca
#MERLIN_MB
🔗 Learn more: cyber.gc.ca
#MERLIN_MB
At MERLIN, cybersecurity isn’t just systems - it’s people. 🔒
Meet Abdullah, one of our dedicated team members working behind the scenes to protect Manitoba’s education network.
We’re proud to power safe, reliable learning - together. 💙
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Meet Abdullah, one of our dedicated team members working behind the scenes to protect Manitoba’s education network.
We’re proud to power safe, reliable learning - together. 💙
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
At MERLIN, cybersecurity isn’t just systems - it’s people. 🔒
Meet Abdullah, one of our dedicated team members working behind the scenes to protect Manitoba’s education network.
We’re proud to power safe, reliable learning - together. 💙
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Meet Abdullah, one of our dedicated team members working behind the scenes to protect Manitoba’s education network.
We’re proud to power safe, reliable learning - together. 💙
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Firewalls and filters protect your network - but awareness protects your people. 🧠💻
This #TechTuesday, remember that every staff member and student plays a role in keeping Manitoba’s education systems secure.
Together, we build the strongest firewall of all: a human one.
#MERLIN_MB
This #TechTuesday, remember that every staff member and student plays a role in keeping Manitoba’s education systems secure.
Together, we build the strongest firewall of all: a human one.
#MERLIN_MB
October 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Firewalls and filters protect your network - but awareness protects your people. 🧠💻
This #TechTuesday, remember that every staff member and student plays a role in keeping Manitoba’s education systems secure.
Together, we build the strongest firewall of all: a human one.
#MERLIN_MB
This #TechTuesday, remember that every staff member and student plays a role in keeping Manitoba’s education systems secure.
Together, we build the strongest firewall of all: a human one.
#MERLIN_MB
MB’s ed community can access CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training, a made-in-Canada solution designed to help staff recognize, prevent & respond to cyber threats before they happen
Contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
to learn how your organization can get started
#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday
Contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
to learn how your organization can get started
#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday
October 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
MB’s ed community can access CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training, a made-in-Canada solution designed to help staff recognize, prevent & respond to cyber threats before they happen
Contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
to learn how your organization can get started
#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday
Contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
to learn how your organization can get started
#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we asked some of our MERLIN staff to share their biggest password pet peeves.
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
October 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we asked some of our MERLIN staff to share their biggest password pet peeves.
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Passwords are your first line of defence—make them count 🔑
Use a passphrase, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and keep each account unique. These simple steps help protect your data, your classroom, and your network.
Cybersecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Use a passphrase, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and keep each account unique. These simple steps help protect your data, your classroom, and your network.
Cybersecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Passwords are your first line of defence—make them count 🔑
Use a passphrase, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and keep each account unique. These simple steps help protect your data, your classroom, and your network.
Cybersecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Use a passphrase, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and keep each account unique. These simple steps help protect your data, your classroom, and your network.
Cybersecurity isn’t complicated—it’s consistent
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Thank you to Daryl Irvine and Jason Grossman from Gartner for leading an insightful Tabletop Exercise on Cyber Event Preparation.
They joined us on Wednesday as we welcomed over 50 participants; representing 15 school divisions, 3 post-secondary institutions, and 4 independent organizations.
They joined us on Wednesday as we welcomed over 50 participants; representing 15 school divisions, 3 post-secondary institutions, and 4 independent organizations.
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thank you to Daryl Irvine and Jason Grossman from Gartner for leading an insightful Tabletop Exercise on Cyber Event Preparation.
They joined us on Wednesday as we welcomed over 50 participants; representing 15 school divisions, 3 post-secondary institutions, and 4 independent organizations.
They joined us on Wednesday as we welcomed over 50 participants; representing 15 school divisions, 3 post-secondary institutions, and 4 independent organizations.
Ready to get hands-on with next-generation campus networking? 🚀
Join the Arista Canada team for an exclusive, high-value workshop hosted in partnership with MERLIN.
Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to expand your technical expertise and stay ahead of the curve.
#MERLIN_MB
Join the Arista Canada team for an exclusive, high-value workshop hosted in partnership with MERLIN.
Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to expand your technical expertise and stay ahead of the curve.
#MERLIN_MB
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ready to get hands-on with next-generation campus networking? 🚀
Join the Arista Canada team for an exclusive, high-value workshop hosted in partnership with MERLIN.
Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to expand your technical expertise and stay ahead of the curve.
#MERLIN_MB
Join the Arista Canada team for an exclusive, high-value workshop hosted in partnership with MERLIN.
Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to expand your technical expertise and stay ahead of the curve.
#MERLIN_MB
Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MB’s education community secure.
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
October 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MB’s education community secure.
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
Cybersecurity starts with awareness. 🛡️
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, remember: not every email is what it seems. Before you click, check the sender, hover over links, and report anything suspicious to your IT team.
Every safe click protects a classroom. 💙
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, remember: not every email is what it seems. Before you click, check the sender, hover over links, and report anything suspicious to your IT team.
Every safe click protects a classroom. 💙
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
October 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Cybersecurity starts with awareness. 🛡️
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, remember: not every email is what it seems. Before you click, check the sender, hover over links, and report anything suspicious to your IT team.
Every safe click protects a classroom. 💙
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, remember: not every email is what it seems. Before you click, check the sender, hover over links, and report anything suspicious to your IT team.
Every safe click protects a classroom. 💙
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Thank you to Troy Nott from Bell MTS for joining us and sharing Bell’s role in the Managed SD-WAN program.
Troy joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Troy joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thank you to Troy Nott from Bell MTS for joining us and sharing Bell’s role in the Managed SD-WAN program.
Troy joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Troy joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Thank you to Timothy Wostradowski, Valerie Knight and the extended Fortinet team for introducing us to the new Managed SD-WAN program.
Fortinet joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Fortinet joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
October 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank you to Timothy Wostradowski, Valerie Knight and the extended Fortinet team for introducing us to the new Managed SD-WAN program.
Fortinet joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Fortinet joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Thank you Tricia Grant for sharing your expertise and introducing us to the impactful work of CDN’s centre for digital media literacy - @mediasmarts.bsky.social
Tricia joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Tricia joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
October 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Thank you Tricia Grant for sharing your expertise and introducing us to the impactful work of CDN’s centre for digital media literacy - @mediasmarts.bsky.social
Tricia joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Tricia joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
A big thank you to Kristen Balcain & Jeff Neville from Rogers Business for sharing insights on Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile text messaging service
Kristen & Jeff joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Kristen & Jeff joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
October 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A big thank you to Kristen Balcain & Jeff Neville from Rogers Business for sharing insights on Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile text messaging service
Kristen & Jeff joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
Kristen & Jeff joined us on Wednesday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across MB
#MERLIN_MB
We’re partnering with Gartner to host a Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation
Cyber incidents are unpredictable—but preparation doesn’t have to be. Together, we’re building resilience across Manitoba’s education sector💻
#MERLIN_MB #CyberSecurity #MERLIN30 #RansomwarePreparedness
Cyber incidents are unpredictable—but preparation doesn’t have to be. Together, we’re building resilience across Manitoba’s education sector💻
#MERLIN_MB #CyberSecurity #MERLIN30 #RansomwarePreparedness
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We’re partnering with Gartner to host a Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation
Cyber incidents are unpredictable—but preparation doesn’t have to be. Together, we’re building resilience across Manitoba’s education sector💻
#MERLIN_MB #CyberSecurity #MERLIN30 #RansomwarePreparedness
Cyber incidents are unpredictable—but preparation doesn’t have to be. Together, we’re building resilience across Manitoba’s education sector💻
#MERLIN_MB #CyberSecurity #MERLIN30 #RansomwarePreparedness
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
Save the date - our next event is in January!
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
Save the date - our next event is in January!
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB