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LKQ Europe rolls out Whatfix to 70,000 Academy users
eLearning

LKQ Europe rolls out Whatfix to 70,000 Academy users

The rollout should make it easier for mechanics and technicians to access training as LKQ Europe centralises learning across 13 countries.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pearson launches career studios linking study & jobs
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson launches career studios linking study & jobs

Schools and employers may get clearer links between study and jobs as the pilot tools roll out, with wider release planned for 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial
Software-as-a-Service

LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial

The new release lowers the barrier for firms testing AI workflows, with pre-built workers, agent skills and a JavaScript SDK for developers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
UK ranks 19th for AI readiness as skills gap bites
eLearning

UK ranks 19th for AI readiness as skills gap bites

A weak workforce skills base has left Britain behind peers, despite the strong policy and infrastructure for AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
The five year wall
eLearning

The five year wall

Channel jobseekers face a median five years' experience requirement, with only 41 of 362 live adverts open to candidates with two years or less.

By Michael Kelly • 6 min read • Last month
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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IndiaMART wins Mahatma Award 2026 for education CSR
Education, Learning & Training

IndiaMART wins Mahatma Award 2026 for education CSR

The recognition highlights its education, skills and rural school projects, which have reached tens of thousands of children in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Alchemist Group appoints Griffiths as fractional CTO
Digital Transformation

Alchemist Group appoints Griffiths as fractional CTO

The hire gives the training group part-time cyber and technology leadership as it scales digital learning tools across three brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m
IT services

Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m

Schools now drive most of Olive Group's business, as its education arm lifted revenue 97.2% to €7.69 million and EBITDA to €2.80 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches Mission Ready Services subscription

Customers will get ongoing software updates, training and support as DroneShield shifts its counter-drone products to a recurring service model.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
VinciWorks names Shmuli Goldberg as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks names Shmuli Goldberg as Chief Executive

The compliance eLearning provider is stepping up its AI push as Shmuli Goldberg takes over from Josh Goodhardt, who stays on as adviser.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Australian schools expand use of education tech & AI
Data Protection

Australian schools expand use of education tech & AI

More than half of Australian schools plan to expand digital tools next year, as tailored AI gains favour for saving teachers time.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Plain English Foundation launches AI workplace services
Digital Transformation

Plain English Foundation launches AI workplace services

Only 21.1% of workers have been trained, leaving organisations exposed to errors and weak oversight as AI writing spreads.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery

The new feature targets a growing gap in AI governance, after Cohesity found 56% of organisations feel unprepared for agent mishaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
Digital Literacy

Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card

Parents may get clearer progress reports under National's plan, but experts warn a blanket screen ban could curb useful classroom technology.

By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira • 5 min read • Last month
Australian teens could gain extra study time from socials
eLearning

Australian teens could gain extra study time from socials

Redirecting a third of teenagers' daily scrolling could free up one extra focused learning session and lift mastery in senior subjects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
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 • Last month