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Seequent's Visible Geology passes 200,000 users worldwide

New construction modelling and classroom sign-in changes are meant to make the free earth science tool more useful for teaching and engineering courses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Generative AI

Turnitin launches multipart assignments for writing

Educators can now track drafts, outlines and feedback in one workflow, reducing manual setup as AI-driven integrity worries reshape assessment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Manufacturing

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access

Broader coaching access could help employers turn training into day-to-day performance as Skillsoft trials the tool with selected customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Pearson & Anthropic expand Claude certification programme

Demand for verified AI skills is rising as enterprises seek trusted Claude expertise, with Pearson now proctoring Anthropic's expanded certifications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Panopto adds AI search & learning tools to video hub

Users of Panopto's video platform can now query archives in plain language and turn recordings into quizzes, boosting learning and analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

eLearning

Students' lab confidence linked to STEM career plans

Students in online STEM courses are more likely to stay the course when virtual labs help them build hands-on confidence, Labster found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Software Development

Logitech backs Sydney hackathon for high school coders

Support from Logitech gave the 48-hour Sydney event prizes and kit, helping more than 30 teenagers build projects and connect across borders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data sovereignty

Massey researcher backs AI for low-resource languages

A new 100,000-sentence dataset could improve translation and classroom tools for Sinhala and Tamil, where AI support remains patchy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

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Cloud Security

IBM, Red Hat offer Lightwell free to US institutions

Eligible US universities and non-profits can now use Lightwell to patch open source flaws without overhauling systems or sharing data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Ruby O'Rourke launches SAFE for child safety in Australia

Rising scrutiny of child care providers is driving demand for earlier risk detection, as the platform logs everyday observations into patterns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

eLearning

NIIT Learning named to Training Industry AI top 20

The ranking could help NIIT Learning win attention from corporate buyers as demand grows for AI tools that speed training content creation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Management

Intuit partners College Board on free finance resources

More US high school students will get classroom finance lessons as free Intuit materials are folded into a new AP course.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance

Stronger cash generation and a 14% rise in adjusted operating profit left the education publisher confident enough to keep full-year guidance unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Data Privacy

Hands-on review: Apple Watch For Your Kids - Affordable phone substitute

Children can stay connected without the need to purchase a more expensive smartphone, with a range of parental controls available on Apple Watch SE 3.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last week

$OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia$