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Australian Stories

EdTech stories

UTS makes VR violence training compulsory for nurses

More than 600 incoming students will learn to spot aggression early, as Australia's first such mandate aims to cut assaults on nurses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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 month

Higher education

TechnologyOne renews La Trobe elite athlete sponsorship

The renewed backing will ease training and travel costs for more than 20 La Trobe student-athletes balancing elite sport with study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

EdTech stories

Digital Transformation

Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers

Marketers worldwide can now access free courses as the companies respond to a 113% annual rise in AI-literate job postings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia

Users with dyslexia reported clearer comprehension and less stress as a personalised AI platform adapted text, summaries and visual aids to their needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Pimloc targets schools with Secure Redact software

Districts under pressure to release incident footage could cut manual review time as Pimloc's software blurs student faces and documents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms

Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

GoodHabitz survey finds stark gap on workplace change

Only 45% of employees say they are involved in workplace change, despite 97% of managers claiming they include their teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

Apple unveils child safety tools for parents & kids

Parents will soon get tighter controls over apps, websites and contacts as Apple adds age-based safeguards to its devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

PSD Citywide appoints Booth & Renneker to lead growth

A strategic growth investment is helping the municipal software group expand across North America, where councils face pressure to manage ageing infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

IT Industry

Optoma India expands GeM range with projectors & displays

Buyers in education and government now have more locally made display options on GeM, including projectors and interactive flat panels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation

The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Salesforce to train one million Indians in AI by 2030

The push reflects rising demand for AI jobs in India as Salesforce aims to widen access to training, internships and employer links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Persistent, Databricks launch AI hackathon with MSOE

Students at Milwaukee School of Engineering gained hands-on practice with enterprise AI tools, as firms seek graduates ready for production deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month