Manitoba Education Research & Learning Information Networks - Merlin

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⭐An agency of the Manitoba provincial government
🖥️ Supporting Manitoba education through secure, reliable technology
🌐 Connecting schools, systems, and communities
📡 Updates, insights, and stories from across the network
MISSION AND MANDATE

- To support the use of technology in improving educational services to learners.

- Provide services that support educational institutions in the application of technology tools to enhance and expand program delivery; and

- Provide direction and management in the educational use of networks, acting as a broker of services to meet client needs.

We’re taking a look back at a time when the MERLIN team took some time to strengthen our own cybersecurity knowledge.Phi...
10/15/2026

We’re taking a look back at a time when the MERLIN team took some time to strengthen our own cybersecurity knowledge.

Phishing is one of the most common ways digital risks can make their way into an organization, which makes knowing what to look for an important part of staying secure.

From recognizing suspicious messages to thinking carefully before clicking, small changes in our everyday habits can help reduce risk.

We want to acknowledge that cybersecurity is an ongoing practice and there’s always something new to learn.

Cybersecurity starts with the people behind the technology. 🔒Meet Kyla, one of the team members helping protect Manitoba...
10/14/2026

Cybersecurity starts with the people behind the technology. 🔒

Meet Kyla, one of the team members helping protect Manitoba’s education network.

Their reminder? “Don't let haste lead to a breach. Take a moment to verify.” A few seconds spent checking a link, confirming a request, or questioning something that seems off can prevent hours of recovery and help keep systems secure.

Because sometimes, slowing down is one of the simplest ways to stay safe online. 💙

⛔The MERLIN office will be closed on October 12, 2026💫Missing us? You can learn more about MERLIN 24/7 at www.merlin.mb....
10/12/2026

⛔The MERLIN office will be closed on October 12, 2026

💫Missing us? You can learn more about MERLIN 24/7 at www.merlin.mb.ca



A big thank you to Ryan Lowdon from Veeam Software for sharing practical strategies for responding with confidence to cy...
10/09/2026

A big thank you to Ryan Lowdon from Veeam Software for sharing practical strategies for responding with confidence to cyber incidents.

He joined us last Friday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across Manitoba's K-12, post-secondary, independent, and First Nations education sectors.

Your session provided valuable, straightforward guidance on prevention, mitigation, and recovery, helping our members think through how to strengthen resilience and be better prepared when the unexpected happens.

A big thank you to Rebeca Molly Hiebert from RRC Polytech for sharing RRC Polytech’s journey in advancing AI across educ...
10/09/2026

A big thank you to Rebeca Molly Hiebert from RRC Polytech for sharing RRC Polytech’s journey in advancing AI across education.

She joined us last Friday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across Manitoba's K-12, post-secondary, independent, and First Nations education sectors.

We appreciated hearing about the strategy, successes, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, as well as the opportunities for collaboration across Manitoba’s education community. Your insights helped spark important conversations about AI literacy, learner transitions, workforce readiness, and responsible AI adoption.

A big thank you to Rebecca Johnston from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning for providing valuable updates ...
10/09/2026

A big thank you to Rebecca Johnston from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning for providing valuable updates on upcoming provincial changes.

She joined us last Friday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across Manitoba's K-12, post-secondary, independent, and First Nations education sectors.

Your overview of the EIS 2026 annual enhancement, SharePoint migration, and report card data collection schema changes helped our members better understand what’s ahead and prepare for these important transitions.

Thank you to Wally Schmeichel from Google for sharing an insightful look at the strategic advantages of Gemini Enterpris...
10/09/2026

Thank you to Wally Schmeichel from Google for sharing an insightful look at the strategic advantages of Gemini Enterprise in education.

He joined us last Friday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across Manitoba's K-12, post-secondary, independent, and First Nations education sectors.

We appreciated your practical insights into how AI can simplify complex workflows, bring institutional data together, and reduce administrative burdens. Your session sparked valuable ideas about how we can thoughtfully leverage AI to support our teams and strengthen the work we do across our education community.

Thank you to Tim Brien from CIRA - Canadian Internet Registration Authority for providing an informative look at CIRA’s ...
10/09/2026

Thank you to Tim Brien from CIRA - Canadian Internet Registration Authority for providing an informative look at CIRA’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution for education.

He joined us last Friday for our Partner Program Meeting - an event that brings together technology leads from across Manitoba's K-12, post-secondary, independent, and First Nations education sectors.

Your session highlighted how 24/7 Canadian-based monitoring can extend IT teams, improve visibility across networks and devices, and reduce the burden of responding to security alerts while strengthening cybersecurity across MERLIN member organizations.

10/08/2026

Cybersecurity starts with people and awareness is the first line of defence.

Through MERLIN’s licensing program, Manitoba’s education community can access CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training, a made-in-Canada solution designed to help staff recognize, prevent, and respond to cyber threats before they happen.

🎓 Empower your team.
🛡️ Strengthen your network.
💻 Build a culture of cyber safety.

Contact [email protected] to learn how your organization can get started.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re bringing back some of our MERLIN team’s biggest password pet peeves.We’ve all s...
10/07/2026

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re bringing back some of our MERLIN team’s biggest password pet peeves.

We’ve all seen them: reused passwords, shared credentials, or passwords that are way too easy to guess. Small habits like these can create bigger security risks.

One way to make managing strong, unique passwords easier is with a password manager like Bitwarden, which is available to MERLIN Partner Program members; including no-cost licensing for eligible members.

Strong passwords + MFA + good habits = a stronger first line of defence.

Cybersecurity starts with all of us.

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100-135 Innovation Drive, Smartpark, University Of
Winnipeg, MB
R3T6A8

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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