digital_transformation

UNSW Sydney Picks D2L Brightspace for 80,000-Student Rollout

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UNSW Sydney Picks D2L Brightspace for 80,000-Student Rollout

Melbourne, Australia – September 12, 2026 -- UNSW Sydney has selected D2L Brightspace as its new institution-wide learning platform, a multi-year deal set to reach more than 80,000 learners and thousands of educators.

UNSW ranks #19 globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings and taps D2L for full-scale digital overhaul

UNSW, Australia's top-ranked university and a member of the Group of Eight, will deploy D2L Brightspace as the foundation of a redesigned digital learning environment covering both on-campus and flexible learning pathways.

Rollout bundles four D2L products, including AI tools Lumi Chat, Lumi Tutor and Lumi Feedback

The deployment spans D2L Brightspace, the Creator+ content tool with more than 50 H5P interactive content types, the Lumi suite of AI-driven tutoring and feedback tools, and the Performance+ analytics dashboard for tracking learner engagement and retention.

BR Doku-Serie 'Rise & Fall 1860 München' Wins German TV Award

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BR Doku-Serie 'Rise & Fall 1860 München' Wins German TV Award

Munich – September 12, 2026 -- Bayerischer Rundfunk's documentary series "Rise & Fall 1860 München" has won the German Television Award for Best Editing in the Information category, capping a launch run that generated 3.4 million views on the ARD Mediathek streaming platform.

Editor Xenja Kupin receives top honor at Cologne ceremony

The award was presented on September 8 during the "Night of the Creatives" gala in Cologne to editor Xenja Kupin, whose cutting style defined the series' visual signature. The series drew 1.6 million views in its first week alone, according to BR.

TydeCo Brings 'HR & Finance Walk Into a Bar' Event to US With Sage

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TydeCo Brings 'HR & Finance Walk Into a Bar' Event to US With Sage

Frederick, Md. – September 12, 2026 -- TydeCo will host the US debut of "HR & Finance Walk Into a Bar" on September 24 at Charley's Chesapeake Chophouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, bringing Sage on as a collaborating partner after the event proved successful in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Event pairs finance and HR leaders with four courses and live magic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The complimentary, capacity-limited gathering targets finance, HR and payroll leaders, business owners and senior decision makers. Rather than a traditional networking format, the afternoon combines speaker discussions with paired food and drinks and live magic performances designed to run alongside the business conversation.

Cataneo Debuts AI-Enhanced MYDAS Platform at IBC2026, Expands to US

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Cataneo Debuts AI-Enhanced MYDAS Platform at IBC2026, Expands to US

New York and Munich – September 12, 2026 -- Cataneo GmbH, a division of Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI), will showcase its AI-enhanced MYDAS enterprise media platform at IBC2026, the global broadcast and technology exhibition running September 11-14 at RAI Amsterdam.

MYDAS already manages ad inventory across 1,000-plus media brands and 200-plus channels

The cloud-native platform handles advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, content management, monetization, analytics, CRM integration and real-time reporting for major global media organizations, including leading U.S. film studios.

DIFC to Host 850 Speakers at Dubai Future Finance Week in November

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DIFC to Host 850 Speakers at Dubai Future Finance Week in November

Dubai – September 12, 2026 -- The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has confirmed the program for the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, set to run from November 2 to 6, 2026, gathering more than 850 speakers across over 85 events.

DIFC consolidates six financial verticals under one platform

The week-long program is structured around 12 flagship forums held across 14 stages throughout Dubai, under the theme "Finance Reimagined: Where Innovation Meets Policy and Purpose." The agenda spans six focus areas: FinTech, Tokenisation, Islamic Finance, Family Wealth, Sustainable Finance and Private Capital.

Nelnet Lists ADA Accessibility Contract on Civic Marketplace

Lincoln, Nebraska – September 12, 2026 -- Nelnet Government Services said its ADA Web Accessibility Consulting services are now listed on Civic Marketplace, letting state and local agencies procure compliance work without issuing a new request for proposal ahead of Department of Justice deadlines set for April 2027 and April 2028.

Cooperative contract removes the RFP bottleneck for public agencies

Nelnet's services were awarded through the Alliance for Innovation (AFI) cooperative purchasing program, meaning they have already been competitively solicited under public procurement rules. Listing on Civic Marketplace lets eligible cities, counties, school districts, and other public agencies access Nelnet's pre-negotiated pricing directly, cutting a process that typically consumes about a year down to an immediate purchase.

University of Phoenix, JFF to Host Sept. 24 Skills Intelligence Webinar

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University of Phoenix, JFF to Host Sept. 24 Skills Intelligence Webinar

Phoenix – September 12, 2026 -- University of Phoenix will join Jobs for the Future (JFF), VOA Northern Rockies, Ochsner Health and Skillmore in a webinar on September 24, 2026, examining how employers can deploy AI-powered skills intelligence to map workforce capabilities and build internal mobility pathways.

Nearly 40% of core job skills will shift by 2030, WEF data shows

The webinar, titled "Making Skills Work: How Employers are Helping Workers Navigate Growth, Mobility, and Change," runs from 12:00pm ET to 9:00am PT. Organizers cite the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, which projects that nearly 40% of workers' core skills will change by 2030, as the driver behind employer demand for skills-intelligence tools.

IDX Grows Headcount 20%, Adds 5 Offices, Plans 250 More Hires

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IDX Grows Headcount 20%, Adds 5 Offices, Plans 250 More Hires

London – September 12, 2026 -- Strategic communications agency IDX has increased its global headcount by more than 20% since January, driven by a wave of new client wins in 2026.

IDX adds five new offices and three exchange partnerships in 2026

The agency launched operations in Geneva, Chicago, Cincinnati, Lisbon and Abu Dhabi this year, expanding its physical footprint to support global clients. It also entered new partnerships with the Toronto Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse, Vienna Stock Exchange, SIX and Bahrain Bourse, giving its teams direct proximity to the markets shaping listed organisations.

ZAGENO Wins Frost & Sullivan 2026 Life Sciences E-Commerce Award

Cambridge, Massachusetts – September 12, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan has named ZAGENO its 2026 North America Life Sciences E-Commerce Company of the Year, citing the platform's shift from online marketplace to full procurement orchestration infrastructure for research organizations.

Platform connects 50 million products from over 5,000 suppliers into one workflow

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO gives researchers access to more than 50 million laboratory products from over 5,000 suppliers through a single entry point. The platform integrates directly with enterprise systems including SAP, Coupa, and Oracle NetSuite, allowing procurement teams to consolidate purchases from multiple suppliers into one purchase order and invoice while maintaining configurable approval workflows and spend visibility.

TEN Holdings CEO to Pitch Growth Strategy at H.C. Wainwright Conference

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TEN Holdings CEO to Pitch Growth Strategy at H.C. Wainwright Conference

Langhorne, Pa. – September 12, 2026 -- TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD) will present at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, scheduled for September 14-16, 2026 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

Chairman and CEO Virgilio Torres will deliver a live company presentation and hold one-on-one investor meetings

The enterprise virtual events technology firm, which operates through subsidiary Ten Events, Inc., is using the conference to update institutional investors on its 2026 growth strategy and capital allocation priorities. Torres said the appearance gives the company "a direct line to the investors who want to track that progress" on execution of the plan outlined to shareholders earlier this year.