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Learning marketplace Preply raises $150 million to fuel global AI push

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Language learning platform Preply secures $150 million to boost AI tools and global growth, valuing the business at $1.2 billion.
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Survey finds US staff fear speaking up on misconduct

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US survey finds many staff fear retaliation and uneven discipline for misconduct, with over three-quarters ready to quit if they feel unsafe.
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Misconfigured cloud training labs open paths to attacks

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Misconfigured cloud training labs on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure expose major firms to live attacks via overly permissive access roles.
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UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value

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UK bosses are ramping up AI spend, but PwC finds only a sliver are turning pilots into scaled value amid talent and bureaucracy hurdles.
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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief

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Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
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Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course

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Practical DevSecOps unveils a hands-on Certified Security Champion course to embed security advocates inside software development teams.
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Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone

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Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.
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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief

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Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
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AI & skills to reshape UK project management by 2026

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AI, sustainability and upskilling will transform UK project management by 2026, shifting managers from task delivery to strategic leadership.
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Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

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AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.
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Virgin Australia speeds marketing with Adobe tools overhaul

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Virgin Australia shifts to self-serve Adobe tools, boosting marketing output 40% and cutting design bottlenecks across the airline.
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Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

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Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.
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How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

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To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.
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Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

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Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.
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NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push

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NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.
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Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals

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Four in ten data professionals rely on unapproved AI tools at work, prompting fresh fears over data security, privacy and skills gaps.
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Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year

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Skillsoft Global Knowledge has been named AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year 2025 for its cloud and AI skills programmes across the region.
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CIMPOR’s private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

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CIMPOR’s new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
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Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning

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Logic launches CX interactive displays with Google EDLA, Android 14 and built-in NeoAI tools to power digital classrooms and workplaces.
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Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

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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.