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Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map
Digital Transformation

Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map

The interactive route gives schools and the public access to archive material, helping them trace the Grand Canal's history from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Snom expands partner perks with new training centre
Unified Communications

Snom expands partner perks with new training centre

Certified resellers stand to gain simpler rebates and stronger margins as the vendor shifts partner benefits through distributors and adds technical training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Asus launches AI PCs, tablets & software at Computex
Data Privacy

Asus launches AI PCs, tablets & software at Computex

The wider AI push spans creator laptops, home PCs and tablets, as Asus seeks to make on-device intelligence a selling point across its range.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
BoodleBox named EdTech Start-Up of the Year at ETIH
Data Protection

BoodleBox named EdTech Start-Up of the Year at ETIH

The recognition bolsters confidence in BoodleBox as colleges and universities weigh transparent AI tools against concerns over governance and classroom use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
CreateUpon rebrand signals LearnUpon integration push
eLearning

CreateUpon rebrand signals LearnUpon integration push

Existing users will see no disruption as LearnUpon folds the acquired authoring platform into its workplace learning strategy and brand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cybermindz study links resilience training to lower burnout
Security Operations Centres

Cybermindz study links resilience training to lower burnout

A short remote programme cut burnout and attrition risk among cybersecurity staff, while also improving sleep and stress scores.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer
Human Capital Management

Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals Degreed's push to turn workforce data into actionable AI tools as employers demand clearer skills insights and training results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders
eLearning

Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders

The new seven-hour course targets managers, Scrum Masters and team leads seeking flexible training on leadership, burnout and AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus
Ransomware

Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus

Hundreds of millions of student records may be exposed, disrupting exam systems at universities and highlighting the fragility of centralised school software.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last month
Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons
Gaming

Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons

More than 642,000 young people in eight countries will gain AI and financial literacy lessons as the partnership enters its second year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Rapoo launches CF Series laptop cooling pads in India
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rapoo launches CF Series laptop cooling pads in India

India's growing laptop accessory market gets three cooling pads priced from INR 2,999, aimed at easing heat and posture strain for users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
NSW hosts EdTech summit to showcase innovation hub
Software-as-a-Service

NSW hosts EdTech summit to showcase innovation hub

More than 10,000 delegates will gather in Sydney as New South Wales pushes its education technology sector as an export and jobs driver.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate
Data Protection

Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate

Thousands of schools faced disruption after a vendor breach exposed how learning platforms and cloud services can halt teaching and assessments.

By Kash Sharma • 4 min read • Last month
Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Fintech

Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google Canada launches AI professional certificate
Data Analytics

Google Canada launches AI professional certificate

Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover
Digital Transformation

Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover

Digital onboarding could help manufacturers cut churn, speed up training and keep new hires productive sooner amid persistent labour shortages.

By Andy Nicholas • 5 min read • Last month
RevisionSuccess hits 10,000 Thai users after update
eLearning

RevisionSuccess hits 10,000 Thai users after update

User growth has accelerated for the Bangkok edtech startup, which added students nationwide after its personalised study update.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month