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OVHcloud unveils new Qiskit-supported Quantum Notebook
Marketing Technologies

OVHcloud unveils new Qiskit-supported Quantum Notebook

OVHcloud debuts a new Quantum Notebook supporting IBM's Qiskit SDK, using Python to develop quantum computing software, enhancing its robust cloud tools lineup.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
East London students gain insight into data centre careers
Careers

East London students gain insight into data centre careers

Sixty East London students partook in a HireHigher and Baker Dearing Educational Trust initiative at Tech Show London to gain insight into careers in the data centre industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
London firms inspire sixth formers to consider data centre careers
Hyperscale

London firms inspire sixth formers to consider data centre careers

VIRTUS Data Centres and HireHigher have hosted an event, stimulating London sixth form students to contemplate careers in the data centre industry, showcasing a range of roles and their crucial contributions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Plymouth Marjon University integrates AI tool for quicker student feedback
DevOps

Plymouth Marjon University integrates AI tool for quicker student feedback

Plymouth Marjon University enhances its student support services by integrating Studiosity+'s latest AI technology, offering near-instant academic writing feedback.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

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Turnitin unveils AI paraphrasing detection for academic integrity
EduTech

Turnitin unveils AI paraphrasing detection for academic integrity

Turnitin has launched an AI paraphrasing detection tool to help educators and publishers identify AI-modified texts, tackling academic integrity challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech
EduTech

Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech

Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Gaming

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Cloud Services

Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs

Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Hult students win sustainability award with innovative fashion tech
Clean technologies

Hult students win sustainability award with innovative fashion tech

Hult Business School students win top honours and secure internships at Tata Consultancy Services in a sustainability contest, providing innovative solutions for the fashion industry's significant environmental impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Adobe reveals new AI-powered mobile app, Adobe Express
Marketing Technologies

Adobe reveals new AI-powered mobile app, Adobe Express

Adobe unveils its AI-powered mobile content creation app, Adobe Express, optimising social content creation with innovative features like Text to Image and Generative Fill.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Robotics

Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

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D2L launches Achievement+ to advance education
Schools

D2L launches Achievement+ to advance education

D2L has launched Achievement+, to aid institutions in adopting a competency-based education model, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Dobcel schools revolutionise IT with Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor
EduTech

Dobcel schools revolutionise IT with Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education leverages Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor to enhance IT efficiency across 57 schools, benefiting over 18,000 students.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement
Unified Communications

academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement

academyEX's new Find your EXfactor campaign, featuring a vibrant explainer video, has boosted engagement by 76%, reshaping how postgraduate education is marketed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools
Google

Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools

Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
EduTech

TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap

Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024