TechEd stories - Page 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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schools
Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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martech
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digital entertainment
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rpa
Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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edutech
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
OpenAI backs California ballot bid on youth AI safety
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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martech
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genai
OpenAI backs a new California ballot measure with child-safety group Common Sense Media to impose strict rules on youth use of AI chatbots.
NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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ai
NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.
PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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ecm
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martech
PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
Astrikos AI secures Gorilla backing for global rollout
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Astrikos AI wins strategic backing from Gorilla to scale its S!aP platform and target fast-growing smart city and data centre markets.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mdm
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iot
Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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lcnc
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erp
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genai
Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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llms
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ai
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customer service
Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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software development
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selfie
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teched
Proto Hologram has launched interactive hologram selfies with film stars in cinemas across 15 major US cities, coinciding with the new film's UK debut.