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Asian Stories

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Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel

The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

TechEd stories

Digital Entertainment

Apple's Swift student winners focus on accessibility

Accessibility-focused app playgrounds won prizes as students used Apple’s Swift challenge to tackle tremors, floods, speaking and music barriers.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • This month

Digital Signage

PPDS to launch UltraSlim signage series & AV tie-up

Customers could get slimmer screens and integrated AV systems as PPDS expands its 2026 Philips Professional Displays range for North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

EduTech

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Unified Communications

Pleneo launches Planner for faster meeting room design

It aims to cut manual work for channel partners and enterprises standardising hybrid meeting rooms across multiple sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

$MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink$

DevOps

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink

Embedded software teams will gain grounded AI support for code analysis and model debugging as MathWorks rolls out R2026a updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend

Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

TechEd stories

EduTech

ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales

Universities and colleges facing budget strain may get more AI support as the company expands its education push with a senior hire.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

EduTech

Persistent, IIT Kharagpur launch AI innovation lab

The new facility will link students and faculty to industry problems in healthcare, education technology and finance, as India pushes applied AI research.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Bagalkot University honours Mahesh Bellad with doctorate

The accolade highlights north Karnataka university's inaugural convocation, where Bellad was recognised for work in digital learning and AV systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre

The new setup will let Oxford students record live ensembles across connected rooms more easily, while teaching them on an analogue desk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

EduTech

Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact

Learners in India could gain easier access to industry-aligned credentials as the firms pair vocational courses with degree pathways and digital records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month