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Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

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Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.
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Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

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GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
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Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

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Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.
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Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

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Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
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Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use

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Turnitin report finds educators are pushing for assignment-specific AI rules as schools shift from detection to classroom integration and disclosure.
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Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

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Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
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Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support

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Adobe adds free AI study hub in Acrobat with quizzes, audio revision and group tools as it targets students for exam and career prep.
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OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate

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OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
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CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

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CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
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AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

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academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.
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Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift

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Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
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Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

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Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
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LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching

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London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
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Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

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Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
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Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy

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Miro is acquiring Reforge to fuse its visual workspace with training tools, sharpening AI-era product decisions as well as delivery.
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Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work

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Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.
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NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again

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NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
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TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push

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TCS and Pearson unveil multi-year AI learning alliance to help global employers close skills gaps and prove returns on technology investment.
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Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills

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Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.