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Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager

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Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
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Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains

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Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.
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Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

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Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
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Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

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AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.
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Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools

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Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.
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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

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Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
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Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain

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Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus’s EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.
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Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills

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Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
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Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training

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Vector launches AI tool that links safety incident reports to targeted training, aiming to cut repeat accidents and speed compliance action.
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PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach

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PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.
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Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls

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Bitget deepens its UNICEF partnership to boost Cambodian girls’ digital skills through game design, coding and youth-led Game Jam events.
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Thai AI study app adds personalised paths for pupils

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Thai AI study platform RevisionSuccess launches hyper-personalised learning paths and teacher dashboards to cut classroom workloads.
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NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push

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NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.
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Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

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Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.
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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

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Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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Hapax launches free AI certification course for bankers

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Hapax unveils a free AI certification for bankers as lenders ramp up AI spending and face tougher scrutiny from regulators and boards.
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Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide

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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK’s widening digital divide.
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Half of UK adults back social media ban for under-16s

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Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children’s online access and safety.
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

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New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
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Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 to fuel AI growth

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Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 Midlands Engine loan to embed AI in Lean manufacturing software and accelerate global expansion.