Higher education stories - Page 3
Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.
SecureW2 unveils Nexus Partner Programme for growth
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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network security
SecureW2 launches Nexus Partner Programme, a global channel initiative to drive passwordless, certificate-based network security growth.
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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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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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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OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
Gigamon honours global partners in channel-first push
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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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.
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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cloud security
Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
WiseTech buys customs educator CCES to expand training
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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WiseTech Global snaps up customs educator CCES to bolster online training and support its push into digital customs and compliance worldwide.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.