TechEd stories - Page 4
Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data privacy
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social media
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cyberbullying
Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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iam
Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
Ruckus expands AV-over-IP switches, joins SDVoE group
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Ruckus expands its Pro AV ICX switch line, adds AV-focused management tools and deepens AV-over-IP ties with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance.
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edutech
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devops
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rpa
OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
Pluralsight names Michael Ross as new Chief Product Officer
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Pluralsight has hired veteran product leader Michael Ross as Chief Product Officer to steer innovation in its tech skills platform.
Scrum.org launches new course on stakeholder collaboration
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
Scrum.org debuts a five-hour self-paced course to help Scrum Teams build trust and collaborate more effectively with stakeholders.
AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Gartner warns of rising lock-in to regional AI stacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Gartner warns 35% of nations will be locked into region-specific AI by 2027 as sovereignty, security and cultural fit overtake scale.
OpenAI launches Prism, free AI-native LaTeX workspace
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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saas
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martech
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personalisation
OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a free AI-native LaTeX workspace that embeds GPT-5.2 to unify scientific drafting, collaboration and publication.
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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edge computing
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power / energy
PPDS debuts Philips Signage 5000 AI displays with on-device processing, Android 14 SoC and 24/7-ready screens up to 98in for pro venues.
Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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genai
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ai
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youtube
Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.
Learning marketplace Preply raises $150 million to fuel global AI push
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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genai
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ai
Language learning platform Preply secures $150 million to boost AI tools and global growth, valuing the business at $1.2 billion.
Nureva adds coverage map, camera switching to HDL310
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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uc
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digital signage
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rpa
Nureva upgrades its HDL310 with real-time coverage maps and automated camera switching to streamline hybrid meetings and learning spaces.
Persistent revenue grows as AI, cloud deals accelerate
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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crm
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Persistent lifts quarterly revenue 17.3% year-on-year to USD $422.5 million as accelerating AI and cloud deals drive larger client wins.
Adobe adds AI tools to Acrobat for slides & podcasts
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe folds new generative AI into Acrobat Studio, auto-making slide decks, chat-edited PDFs and podcast-style summaries from documents.
Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.
Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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hp
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printing
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social media
Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.