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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?

Turnitin's APAC office has achieved significant revenue growth since its establishment in 2016, says VP James Thorley.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Blockchain

Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification

Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Underground cybercrime industry for cheating continues to grow
EduTech

Underground cybercrime industry for cheating continues to grow

Kaspersky research reveals a rise in cybercrime targeting education, with students hacking grades and buying fake diplomas amid mounting exam pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud
Blockchain

Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud

A Singapore tech firm is using blockchain technology to bring validation and authentication to CVs and other credential types.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

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New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online
Identity and Access Management

New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online

Recent studies in the UK analysed over 5,000 CVs and found that over 40% had discrepancies in the education claims, with 10% completely falsified.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017