The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated Irish edition of TechDay 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.
Irish EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
The expansion will lift MongoDB's Irish headcount by more than 50% by 2027 as it adds engineering and AI roles in Dublin and Cork.
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.
eSentire awards bursary to MTU cybersecurity student
The award will fund and place Munster Technological University student Bartosz Lipinski in eSentire's Cork security operations centre amid a widening EU skills gap.
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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.
Embridge named Unit4 training provider outside Europe
Customers in the UK and other English-speaking markets will get more help adopting Unit4 software as Embridge expands its role beyond implementation.
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.
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.
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.
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.
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.
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.
Gamma urges diagnosis-led rethink of customer experience
Gamma is urging organisations to treat missed calls and long queues as symptoms of deeper CX flaws in systems, processes and culture.