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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief
Software-as-a-Service

Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief

Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course
DevOps

Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course

Practical DevSecOps unveils a hands-on Certified Security Champion course to embed security advocates inside software development teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
WiseTech backs Grok Academy with AUD $8.7m in funding
Supply Chain

WiseTech backs Grok Academy with AUD $8.7m in funding

WiseTech pledges AUD $8.7 million to keep Grok Academy's coding platform free for every school and student in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training
Firewalls

Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools
IT Automation

Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools

Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs
Digital Transformation

Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

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.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
EduTech

Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills

Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training
Digital Transformation

Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training

Vector launches AI tool that links safety incident reports to targeted training, aiming to cut repeat accidents and speed compliance action.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent
Digital twins

Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent

Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Survey finds US staff fear speaking up on misconduct
Human Capital Management

Survey finds US staff fear speaking up on misconduct

US survey finds many staff fear retaliation and uneven discipline for misconduct, with over three-quarters ready to quit if they feel unsafe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 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
Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains

Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Connecting global workforces through intelligent video
Unified Communications

Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.

By Richard Griffin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain
EduTech

Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain

Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus's EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls
Gaming

Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls

Bitget deepens its UNICEF partnership to boost Cambodian girls' digital skills through game design, coding and youth-led Game Jam events.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach
EduTech

PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach

PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Thai AI study app adds personalised paths for pupils
Data Analytics

Thai AI study app adds personalised paths for pupils

Thai AI study platform RevisionSuccess launches hyper-personalised learning paths and teacher dashboards to cut classroom workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push
Digital Transformation

NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push

NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026