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Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Cybersecurity

Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors

Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Clean technologies

Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Schools

Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

New Zealand's ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

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AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
EduTech

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
EduTech

UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap

The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
HackerOne launches PartnerOne to expand global cybersecurity access
EduTech

HackerOne launches PartnerOne to expand global cybersecurity access

HackerOne has unveiled PartnerOne, a new channel partner programme designed to broaden access to its innovative cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi
EduTech

D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi

D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students
EduTech

Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

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Fortinet partners with South Australia for cybersecurity programme
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with South Australia for cybersecurity programme

Fortinet has partnered with South Australia's Department for Education to train over 15,500 staff in vital cybersecurity awareness, enhancing digital security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
EduTech

Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event
Firewalls

Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event

Gallagher Security clinched two prestigious awards at the Australian Security Industry Awards, recognising its innovative AR Training and C7000 product.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia
Unified Communications

UiPath & Indosat partner to boost digital skills in Indonesia

UiPath and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have announced a partnership to train 100,000 Indonesians in enterprise automation skills by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Laing O'Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS
Artificial Intelligence

Laing O'Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS

Laing O'Rourke Australia revamps its training strategy for 2,500 employees with SAP's support, launching LOR Learn to boost inclusive, personalised learning.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
Unified Communications

Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia

Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Splend named one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2024
Cartech

Splend named one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2024

Splend, Australia's largest electric vehicle fleet operator, is named among the Best Places to Work for 2024, emphasising employee satisfaction and sustainability.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024