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Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
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IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.
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Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Google Canada has launched two AI learning programmes to enhance skills among Canadians, addressing the strong demand for AI training revealed in a recent report.
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Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.
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Proto Hologram explores AI holograms for deaf access
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.
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DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.
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Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.
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Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.
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Technology feeds curiosity – and it needs inquisitive women
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.
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IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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With women making up less than 30% of the AI workforce, their involvement is critical to driving innovation and tackling bias in technology.
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AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Jamf plans to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million, aiming to unite identity and device management for enhanced security and user experience.
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Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.
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New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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New Zealand will host its inaugural Web 3 hackathon at the University of Auckland, focusing on innovative solutions like government expenditure tracking.
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Huawei unveils AI-centric network for telecom growth
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Huawei has launched its AI-Centric Network solution, aiming to help telecom carriers exploit AI advancements for enhanced connectivity and innovative business models.
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Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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NETGEAR has launched Total NETGEAR Solutions in Australia, aiming to strengthen its market presence in the growing AV networking sector.
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ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.
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Logic launches Google certified interactive flat panels
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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LOGIC has unveiled its HX Series Interactive Flat Panels, certified by Google EDLA, promising to transform engagement in education, business and healthcare.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.