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Cybersecurity experts raise alarm after back-to-back data breaches
Data Protection

Cybersecurity experts raise alarm after back-to-back data breaches

Schools and payroll users face heightened phishing and identity-theft risks after breaches exposed sensitive data at multiple firms.

By RNZ • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly
Data Analytics

OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly

New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
LearningPlanet launches Maia AI coach for workplace learning
Software-as-a-Service

LearningPlanet launches Maia AI coach for workplace learning

Maia aims to give workers instant guidance in the flow of work, with managers able to turn its prompts into assignments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Online learning stories

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ
eLearning

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ

The initiative will give 500 students in Australia and New Zealand mentoring, pitching practice and exposure to tech careers over the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme

With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Gaming

Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module

Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending
Data Analytics

Logicalis cuts emissions & boosts community spending

Customers and suppliers are feeling the effect as Logicalis lifts renewable power use and raises community funding in FY26.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AWS launches Student Rewards for university students
eLearning

AWS launches Student Rewards for university students

Verified university students can now access AWS credits, premium training and exam vouchers worth up to GBP £579 through a new rewards scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
University no longer default for tech careers, says Codific
Large Language Models

University no longer default for tech careers, says Codific

Rising numbers of tech employers now value self-taught skills and projects over degrees, as AI and online courses reshape hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Last month
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
eLearning

NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients

The wins underline its growing influence in workplace learning, with 90 awards for NIIT Learning and 24 more for SweetRush.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding
Software-as-a-Service

Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding

The Vilnius startup is targeting UK, European and US growth after attracting backing from Vinted executives and Superhero Capital.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Efekta Education tops 5 million users in three years
eLearning

Efekta Education tops 5 million users in three years

Government contracts have helped the UK edtech group reach 5 million active users, while test scores in Brazil have risen 32.5 per cent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school
Higher education

RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school

More than 1,000 disadvantaged girls in Thailand will gain free access to university prep tools as the school cuts teacher workload.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change
Customer Relationship Management

Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change

Manual, disconnected systems are slowing enrolment, reporting and student support as universities across the region chase faster growth.

By Sanjay Laul • 4 min read • Yesterday
Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs

SMEs facing tight margins could cut costs and reduce supplier risk through a new 10-module procurement course from Oboloo.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Scrum.org adds Product Backlog Refinement microlearning
eLearning

Scrum.org adds Product Backlog Refinement microlearning

Software and product teams get a one-hour online course on clarifying backlog items before sprint planning, aimed at reducing later delivery risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Vector expands AI literacy courses for schools & colleges
eLearning

Vector expands AI literacy courses for schools & colleges

Schools and colleges are under pressure to set AI rules as the new courses aim to close staff and student skills gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month