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Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Synsira unveils Kind, a private desktop AI search tool

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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Synsira launches Kind, an AI desktop app that privately searches users' own files for grounded answers instead of trawling the open web.
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EC-Council unveils new AI risk & CISO training suite

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai security
EC-Council rolls out its biggest training expansion in 25 years, unveiling an AI risk credential suite and revamped CISO leadership course.
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Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital signage
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Sharp Canada launches EC Series COB LED displays, promising lower energy use, tougher surfaces and faster installs for large indoor walls.
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Ruckus expands AV-over-IP switches, joins SDVoE group

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Ruckus expands its Pro AV ICX switch line, adds AV-focused management tools and deepens AV-over-IP ties with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance.
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Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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malware
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edutech
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ransomware
Herzing College urges tech resellers to embrace vocational training to close critical AI, cybersecurity and cloud skills gaps.
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Pluralsight names Michael Ross as new Chief Product Officer

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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cx
Pluralsight has hired veteran product leader Michael Ross as Chief Product Officer to steer innovation in its tech skills platform.
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Scrum.org launches new course on stakeholder collaboration

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
Scrum.org debuts a five-hour self-paced course to help Scrum Teams build trust and collaborate more effectively with stakeholders.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Gartner warns of rising lock-in to regional AI stacks

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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multi-cloud
Gartner warns 35% of nations will be locked into region-specific AI by 2027 as sovereignty, security and cultural fit overtake scale.
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OpenAI launches Prism, free AI-native LaTeX workspace

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a free AI-native LaTeX workspace that embeds GPT-5.2 to unify scientific drafting, collaboration and publication.
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PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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edge computing
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power / energy
PPDS debuts Philips Signage 5000 AI displays with on-device processing, Android 14 SoC and 24/7-ready screens up to 98in for pro venues.
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Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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genai
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ai
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youtube
Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.
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Learning marketplace Preply raises $150 million to fuel global AI push

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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genai
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ai
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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Nureva adds coverage map, camera switching to HDL310

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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uc
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digital signage
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rpa
Nureva upgrades its HDL310 with real-time coverage maps and automated camera switching to streamline hybrid meetings and learning spaces.
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Persistent revenue grows as AI, cloud deals accelerate

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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crm
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Persistent lifts quarterly revenue 17.3% year-on-year to USD $422.5 million as accelerating AI and cloud deals drive larger client wins.
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Adobe adds AI tools to Acrobat for slides & podcasts

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Adobe folds new generative AI into Acrobat Studio, auto-making slide decks, chat-edited PDFs and podcast-style summaries from documents.
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Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.
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Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.