Online learning stories
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
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Mediazoo taps John Gordon to spearhead product strategy as the group moves to turn its AI learning tools into offerings for corporate clients.
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
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Universities face a more varied cyber onslaught, with data breaches, hacktivism and ransomware surging as researchers draw nation-state attention.
KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership
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saas
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digital transformation
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phishing
KnowBe4 and Synthesia launch AI avatar videos for security training, letting firms create, revise and localise content faster across 130 languages.
Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation
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e-learning
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iam
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genai
Skillsoft data shows a sharp rise in AI learning and validation activity, with benchmark completions up 994% as employers seek proof of practical capability.
QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide awards
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide Awards after supporting 12,000 learners and posting a 97.5% achievement rate.
Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Redsquid expands its education technology push with Partnership Education takeover, adding nearly 80 staff and GBP £8 million in revenue.
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
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edutech
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e-learning
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genai
Gizmo secures USD $22 million to deepen AI-powered study tools as it targets US college students and broader global growth.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
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edutech
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e-learning
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iam
ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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it services
Cynomi unveils practical go-to-market academy to help managed service providers package, price and sell cybersecurity services more effectively.
Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support
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edutech
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document management
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ecm
Adobe adds free AI study hub in Acrobat with quizzes, audio revision and group tools as it targets students for exam and career prep.
CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers
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devops
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data analytics
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it automation
CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning
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saas
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data protection
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e-learning
VinciWorks earns first Fosway 9-Grid showing as a Solid Performer, boosting its profile in EMEA digital learning and compliance training.
Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
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data protection
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devops
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surveillance
European workers embrace AI on the job, but most fear personal data is being used to train tools and many have already seen errors.
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
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edutech
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devops
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e-learning
London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
NIIT MTS named Fosway digital learning strategic leader
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
NIIT MTS secures fourth straight Fosway Strategic Leader nod as the learning services business wins praise for its AI-first approach and global reach.
Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Miro is acquiring Reforge to fuse its visual workspace with training tools, sharpening AI-era product decisions as well as delivery.
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
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uc
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wearables
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digital transformation
Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.