The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated Australian 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.
Australian EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs
Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.
Year13 launches Anyway AI career coach in Australia
The rollout aims to fill a gap in career advice for 14- to 24-year-olds, as schools face ratios of about 560 students per adviser.
Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
Universities and employers are widening graduate support as Australia’s tech sector faces a digital skills shortage and weak job readiness.
James Cook University signs 10-year TechnologyOne deal
The Queensland university expects a single data foundation to cut duplication and improve services as it moves core operations onto one platform.
Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta
Training compliance at Aurelia Metals jumped from 32% to 96% in a year, helping cut safety delays and lifting incident performance.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to EduTech
Expert Columns
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
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
Breaking barriers to women's tech careers by rethinking pathways
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap
Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
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.
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.
Universities process thousands of placement payments
Thousands of student placement claims were paid and screened out in the scheme’s first six months, easing compliance pressure on universities.
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.
Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage
More than 300 students will get free training and mentoring as a national contest tries to fill Australia’s cyber skills gap.
CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce
A national push to define cyber careers could ease hiring gaps and improve training pathways as Australia seeks more security staff.
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.
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.
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.
Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney
Cisco and UTS have opened Innovation Central Sydney, a new AI-focused hub in Tech Central to link research with industry and government.
Job Moves
Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia
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Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis
Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer
Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
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ReadyTech Bolsters Executive Team with appointment of Lauren Ma
Cyber veteran Eric Pinkerton joins Phronesis Security
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