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UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
EduTech

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains

UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

Global Stories

Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Data Protection

Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Data Privacy

Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley
Smart Cities

Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Ipsotek unveils VISuite Core AI video analytics platform
Smart Cities

Ipsotek unveils VISuite Core AI video analytics platform

Ipsotek launches VISuite Core, a generative AI video analytics platform for rapid, standardised deployment across regulated multi-site estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
eLearning

ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Data Protection

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Adobe offers free AI creative tools to students in India
EduTech

Adobe offers free AI creative tools to students in India

Adobe will give millions of students across India free access to AI-powered Photoshop, Firefly and Acrobat via 15,000 schools and 500 colleges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Anthropic opens Bengaluru hub to boost India AI growth
Agricultural Technology

Anthropic opens Bengaluru hub to boost India AI growth

Anthropic opens Bengaluru hub, naming Irina Ghose India MD as it doubles revenue and ramps local-language AI for schools, farms and courts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
Data Protection

Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to ease teacher burnout
Generative AI

Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to ease teacher burnout

Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to grow its AI planning tool, aiming to cut workload and burnout for teachers in NZ, Australia and the UK.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager
eLearning

Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager

Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
EduTech

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Bangladesh LGED adopts Zimbra to boost security & data control
Data Protection

Bangladesh LGED adopts Zimbra to boost security & data control

Bangladesh's LGED has adopted Zimbra's open-source email platform to enhance data security and control for over 13,000 staff nationwide, ahead of new data laws.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Schools

Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills
Education, Learning & Training

RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025