The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated American edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for EduTech.
What to know about EduTech
EduTech, short for educational technology, encompasses the innovative integration of digital tools and techniques to enhance teaching and learning. This rapidly evolving field transforms classrooms and educational environments by incorporating advancements like cybersecurity training, online learning platforms, and digital collaboration tools.
Recent developments in EduTech highlight its significant impact worldwide, from introducing coding and cybersecurity education in schools to providing ultra-fast internet connectivity that enables new learning possibilities. EduTech also addresses contemporary challenges such as digital safety, cyberbullying, and bridging the digital divide.
Exploring the stories tagged with EduTech reveals the multifaceted ways technology is shaping education—boosting literacy and numeracy, supporting professional development of teachers, and introducing interactive and gamified learning experiences. Readers interested in the future of education, technological advances, and how digital solutions are equipping students for tomorrow's workforce will find insightful information and inspiring innovations by following the EduTech tag.
American EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ReliaQuest backs Florida State AI cybersecurity push
Florida State University will expand AI cyber training and research after a USD $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest to fund new student and faculty programmes.
Penn State expands Flywire role for tuition payments
The move will streamline billing and refunds for more than 100,000 students as Penn State automates tuition processes and cuts manual errors.
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.
Universities adopt real-time AI translation amid policy gap
Clearer campus communication is becoming urgent as more than half of students report weak AI guidance and universities roll out live translation tools.
TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce
Final-year students in Cincinnati will get paid AI training and a route into TCS roles through a three-month university-linked scheme.
SwRI backs ITS America youth drive on AI transport
SwRI backs ITS America's Future Leaders scheme in Detroit, funding low-cost access and AI essay contests on transport's next generation.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to EduTech
AUA launches AI agents for student support & admissions
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
The Real World launches expert-approved Campus certificate
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Expert Columns
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required
Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Recent EduTech News
TechnologyOne launches AI agent for university students
University support could become easier as TechnologyOne rolls out a conversational AI agent linking students to enrolment, resources and tasks.
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round
The deal adds a major incumbent backer as software-defined test gear gains ground across semiconductor, defence and research labs.
Commvault brings cloud resilience tools to Google Cloud
Google Cloud customers can now buy Commvault’s cyber resilience tools via Marketplace, bolstering recovery from ransomware and other attacks.
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.
Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education
The new releases aim to cut manual coding, tighten SAP integration and simplify student records as businesses seek embedded AI.
Unit4's Scanmarket tops sourcing data quadrant again
Procurement teams are prioritising risk and contract visibility as Scanmarket by Unit4 secures top ranking again on user feedback.
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
Malicious rules are helping hackers hide in Microsoft 365 inboxes, with Proofpoint saying it saw the tactic in 10% of taken-over accounts.
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
Backed by Shine Capital, the London edtech aims to deepen US college growth and widen its AI tools as 13 million learners use it globally.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
Students could gain an AI-focused degree for under USD $10,000 as employers back a new skills-based model for faster entry to work.
Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
Researchers can now turn paper passages into figures on Liner Scholar, as the new tool aims to speed up explaining complex findings.
Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use
More than half of educators now want AI disclosed and tailored to assignments, as schools move beyond detection-only policies.
Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support
Students worried about revision accuracy can now check AI answers against source documents in Adobe's free Acrobat beta.
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
AI-led teaching has passed a key regulatory test as the London School of Innovation gains the right to award its own degrees.
Hootnotes launches visual hub for remote team work
Melbourne's Hootnotes launches a visual hub to capture messy early-stage ideas for remote teams, eyeing US expansion from 2026.
Emergence sets up Bengaluru lab for autonomous AI R&D
New York AI firm Emergence is opening a Bengaluru lab for autonomous systems R&D, aiming to hire 500 staff and invest tens of millions.
NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update
Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.
Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow
Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair
Siemens unveils an autonomous building portfolio at Frankfurt's Light + Building fair, promising smarter energy, maintenance and comfort.