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Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data
Digital Transformation

Tes launches Tes360 to connect school & trust data

Schools and trusts could cut admin and spot pupil risks earlier as fragmented data and software are pulled into one system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide awards
Digital Transformation

QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide awards

The nomination comes as employers seek apprenticeships to fill digital skills gaps, with QA supporting around 12,000 learners last year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

EdTech stories

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
DevOps

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink

Embedded software teams will gain grounded AI support for code analysis and model debugging as MathWorks rolls out R2026a updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Businesses selling into the EU face tighter accessibility scrutiny, with Accessiway targeting retailers and other firms using a new monitoring platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Malware

Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world

Data breaches and hacktivism are driving a sharper threat mix, with universities hit 425 times across 67 countries in a year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend

Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ
Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Data Protection

Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida

Households facing rising AI fraud risks are the target of a new family assistant as the firm shifts its consumer unit around digital safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact
EduTech

Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact

Learners in India could gain easier access to industry-aligned credentials as the firms pair vocational courses with degree pathways and digital records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Consistent Infosystems launches ASTRA & ORBIT wireless mice
Partner Programmes

Consistent Infosystems launches ASTRA & ORBIT wireless mice

The new models target hybrid workers and students with dual-device connectivity, USB-C charging and cross-platform support in India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
AUA launches AI agents for student support & admissions
EduTech

AUA launches AI agents for student support & admissions

The rollout is intended to speed up admissions and student support at the medical school, where staff face rising pressure to respond quickly.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Arena Animation launches advisory board to shape courses
EduTech

Arena Animation launches advisory board to shape courses

Students should get closer access to studio practice, as seven industry specialists will help update Arena Animation’s courses and mentoring.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools
Partner Programmes

Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools

Schools should gain earlier warning of staffing and safeguarding issues as Tes360 links data from classroom, HR and timetabling systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
Data Protection

Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims

Privacy watchdog concerns raise fresh doubts over whether the government’s age assurance trial overstated vendor compliance and safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month