Berlin (GER), April 2026 – (by Rolf Reinhardt) An intensive care nurse from Valencia is applying for a position at a university hospital in Berlin. Just a few years ago, this process would have taken months: certified copies of diplomas, mailings, manual review procedures by administrative bodies, and, not least, the uncertainty surrounding the recognition of foreign qualifications.

Munich (GER), April 2026 - The development of AI models in joint projects yields improved results because multiple companies contribute their data. The situation becomes critical, however, if a partner withdraws and requests the return of its data. With federated unlearning, Fraunhofer researchers and Fujitsu Research have developed a method for precisely removing data from decentralized AI models.

London (UK), April 2026 - Fosway Group’s latest analysis of the digital learning market, the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, reveals a market experiencing its third consecutive year of economic stress. Flat budgets and greater scrutiny of the content supply chain are increasingly commonplace, coupled with AI changes that both expose and necessitate the need to change learning strategy for those in the vendor market yet to do so. 

San Jose, CA (USA)/ Bangalore (IN), March 2026 - Whatfix has launched AI Roleplay training, combining adaptive AI-driven customer conversations with enterprise workflow simulations in a single environment designed for frontline teams.

London, March 2026 - Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. The research shows that the overall learning system market is growing but economic uncertainties and complexity remain, with vendors balancing the need for financial efficiency and the need to innovate their solutions, especially to invest in AI. The mid-enterprise market remains highly competitive, and whilst smaller buyers have been driving growth for some time, there is change happening in the large enterprise market too.

Davos (CH), February 2026 - Crowned Switzerland's best app shortly before celebrating its 20th anniversary, White Risk started out as a CD-ROM for avalanche prevention and is today an award-winning planning tool with over 100,000 users. Almost discontinued in 2016, the platform is now a digital pioneer in the field of alpine safety.

Sidney (AU), February 2026 - Your ICT team can't afford five days away from operations—but they can't afford skills gaps either. Blended learning delivers 5x better retention than traditional training by combining self-paced online modules with live instructor-led sessions. Staff can build skills during quieter periods while benefiting from hands-on practice. Discover why blended learning works best for busy technical teams.

Derry (XI), February 2026 - Virtual College has launched three new online health and safety courses covering asbestos awareness, driver safety, and the safe use of abrasive wheels. Developed by subject matter experts and aligned with current legislation, the new courses are designed to help organisations strengthen compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build practical safety competence across high-risk activities.

Raleigh, NC (USA), February 2026 - Artificial intelligence has become the dominant narrative in the global technology sector. Investment levels are unprecedented, valuations continue to stretch upwards, and AI is frequently described as the next foundational platform on the scale of search engines or social networks. Yet beneath this momentum, there are growing signs that the market is misreading how AI will ultimately create value. Economic and technical indicators suggest that artificial intelligence models are rapidly becoming commodities rather than sources of lasting competitive advantage. As costs fall and performance converges, the implications for workplace learning, training, and digital education are significant.

Raleigh, NC (USA), January 2026 - Africa is set to become the centre of the global workforce by 2050, but a lack of access to affordable, high-quality education tools holds back its full potential. This article explores how generative AI is removing cost barriers and why EdTech companies must adopt inclusive, partnership-focused pricing models to unlock the continent's future. 

Sidney (AU), January 2026 - When projects fail, the first culprits we often point to are budgets, timelines, or scope. But if you dig deeper, most troubled projects have one common thread: Stakeholder Engagement.

Reading (UK), December 2025 - Ciphr has acquired a stake in MyTeamBuilder, a UK-based software startup that specialises in personalised AI-powered coaching for businesses.

Las Vegas (USA), November 2025 - ETU, a global leader in immersive learning simulations, has announced its rebrand to Skillwell, unveiling a next-generation platform designed to help organizations achieve measurable skill mastery. The launch includes Skillwell Simulate, an AI-powered simulation platform that creates personalized, real-world practice environments aligned to each learner’s role and capabilities, giving talent leaders measurable insight into skill development across the organization.

Raleigh, NC (USA), November 2025 - In the past decade, audio has quietly moved from background entertainment to a legitimate educational format. Podcasts are now mainstream, with millions of listeners tuning in for content ranging from comedy to economics to history. But in the world of learning and development, audio remains surprisingly underused.

Raleigh, NC (USA), November 2025 - Artificial intelligence is transforming corporate learning and development. What once required weeks of instructional design and production time can now be completed in minutes using AI-powered tools. Companies are using AI to convert internal documents, policy guides, onboarding materials and assessments into sleek, interactive learning content faster and more affordably than ever before. But while AI is helping to speed up and scale training, there is a growing concern many organisations are overlooking: what happens to the data you upload?