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New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
eLearning

New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants

UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Identity and Access Management

academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss

academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Online learning stories

AI & practical strategies set to transform science education
EduTech

AI & practical strategies set to transform science education

Education experts Kelly Hollis and Shane Smith predict AI and immersive tech will transform science classrooms by 2025, making learning more engaging and personalised.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
EduTech

Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition

Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training
EduTech

Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training

Lumify Group, Australasia's ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Colt Technology achieves 34% CO2e cut, eyes net zero by 2045
Cartech

Colt Technology achieves 34% CO2e cut, eyes net zero by 2045

Colt Technology Services' latest Sustainability Report highlights a 34% CO2e reduction since 2019 and an ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2045, showcasing its significant ESG strides.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards
Marketing Technologies

Megantic wins three major awards at Global Agency Awards

Megantic triumphed at the Global Agency Awards, winning Best Agency Culture, Best eCommerce Agency, and Best SEO Agency, underscoring its dedication to excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Artificial Intelligence

UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally

The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access
DevOps

HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access

HackerOne unveils PartnerOne, a new partner program, to simplify access to its human-powered security solutions, enhancing collaboration and revenue opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Udemy launches GenAI features for International Day of AI
Marketing Technologies

Udemy launches GenAI features for International Day of AI

On International Day of AI, Udemy launches GenAI features to boost career growth, with 55% of tech pros seeing GenAI as crucial, per a BCG study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
ANZCA enhances medical training with D2L Brightspace implementation
Health Technologies

ANZCA enhances medical training with D2L Brightspace implementation

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) effectively enhances anaesthesiology education for members via D2L Brightspace, leading to 10% user increase from 2022 to 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
EduTech

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey
AIOps

SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SolarWinds unveils an illuminating tech survey outlining key advancements and future challenges in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future
EduTech

Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future

Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs

Salesforce launches Data+AI Boost SME Program at Asia Tech x Singapore Summit to aid 5,000 SMEs in data utilisation for AI integration, partnering with IMDA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Software-as-a-Service

Bond University transitions to TechnologyOne SaaS solution

Bond University transitions to a new cloud-based system in collaboration with TechnologyOne, enhancing its student experience and digital education strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024