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Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network
Firewalls

Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network

Abbotsleigh school in Sydney upgrades to Extreme Networks' Fabric Connect, boosting AV, digital learning, and network management efficiency across campus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Global Stories

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
Unified Communications

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI detection is about transparency, not perfection
EduTech

AI detection is about transparency, not perfection

AI detection in classrooms aims for transparency, helping educators guide use and maintain fairness, rather than seeking 100% accuracy or outright bans.

By Annie Chechitelli • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable
Virtualisation

Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable

Samsung's Knox Security framework delivers built-in protection across devices, boosting security and management in education, retail, and government sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety
Phishing

KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills
Robotics

Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact
Data Analytics

Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact

Cognita launches AI platform and global student challenges to boost digital skills and tackle social issues across its 100 schools worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash
Productivity

PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.

By Ridzki Syahputera • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report
Firewalls

Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

PlayStation's 30-year legacy: gaming's influence in New Zealand life
Gaming

PlayStation's 30-year legacy: gaming's influence in New Zealand life

PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Indosat, Nokia & NVIDIA launch AI-RAN research centre in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat, Nokia & NVIDIA launch AI-RAN research centre in Indonesia

Indosat, Nokia, and NVIDIA have launched an AI-RAN research centre in Surabaya to develop AI-enhanced 5G networks, boosting Indonesia's digital growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Data Privacy

New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media

New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee
Fintech

Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee

Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students
Artificial Intelligence

Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students

Nelson launches AI literacy tools in November to boost knowledge and responsible use among Canadian educators and students amidst low national AI awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact
Health Technologies

KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact

The 2025 KiwiNet Awards celebrated New Zealand innovators transforming research into global-impact solutions across tech, health and sustainability sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children
Data Protection

California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children

California proposes stringent AI safety rules to protect children, including testing chatbots, banning phones in schools, and raising privacy age to 18.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG
eLearning

AI-hybrid school pilot sees RevisionSuccess partner with HOG

RevisionSuccess and HOG International Academy launch Thailand's first AI-hybrid school pilot, aiming to personalise learning and tackle teacher shortages from 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025