The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.
Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.
Victoria University honours Dame Theresa, Sir David
Victoria University of Wellington to award honorary doctorates to Dame Theresa Gattung and Sir David Carruthers in December.
Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038
AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades
Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to EduTech
Expert Columns
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
AI detection is about transparency, not perfection
Forget future-proof. Be future-ready: How AI is empowering procurement to thrive amid disruption
Recent EduTech News
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.
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.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
A skills shortage looms as Victoria’s datacentre sector expands, with a fee-free academy set to train 48 students for in-demand roles.
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.
AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems
AI is racing into business plans, but NashTech research finds brittle legacy systems and poor integration are quietly throttling progress.
Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners
Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students
TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
Job Moves
Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand
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Easy Crypto appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham to its Board
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2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
KiwiNet appoints Dr Will Barker as Board Chair
Kodum appoints Richard Wahl as senior technology consultant
A round up of the last year for AeroHive in NZ
