London (UK), November 2023 - The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fletcher as Chief AI Strategist. In this role, Fletcher will lead the LPI's efforts to research, apply, and educate on artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the learning, performance, and talent industries.

Joensuu (FI), November 2023 - Valamis, a leading global leader in digital learning technologies and workforce development, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with iAM Learning, a renowned destination for high-quality eLearning that captivates and engages learners.

Novi, MI (USA), November 2023 - Mastery Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in eLearning software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Olson as President of its subsidiary, Mastery Training Services, Inc. The appointment is effective immediately and reflects the company's commitment to growth and innovation in the eLearning industry.

Alexandria, VA (USA), November 2023 - iSpring Solutions Inc., a forward-thinking eLearning software and service company based in the US, has introduced iSpring AI, a smart assistant for agile course creation in iSpring Page and iSpring Space. Now, users can build engaging eLearning courses even faster by leveraging relevant AI suggestions for content generation and course design optimization. This brand-new feature is a major addition to the ever-evolving iSpring eLearning ecosystem.

Marlow (UK), November 2023 - ECI-backed, SaaS HR provider Ciphr has appointed Andrew Stevens as its new chief technology officer (CTO). He will lead all technical activities for the group, with immediate effect. Stevens has over 25 years of experience in software engineering, including a strong technical background in greenfield development and deployment, critical systems, platform innovation, infrastructure transformation, and SaaS technologies.

Sydney (AU), November 2023 - Lumify Group's parent company, EdventureCo, has completed the acquisition of City Desktop Training to expand its offering in Adobe end user training. The Group, is Australasia's largest provider of corporate ICT and digital skills training.

New York, NY (USA), October 2023 - Section, the business education platform founded by Scott Galloway, has announced plans to build the world's most essential "AI for Business" curriculum, equipping working professionals to succeed and thrive in the age of AI.

Los Angeles, CA (USA), October 2023 - Udemy, a company dedicated to improving lives through learning, has announced a new partnership with Docker. Together, Udemy and Docker will provide an unmatched experience to help developers gain the skills they need to efficiently build, share, and run applications. Announced at DockerCon 2023, the partnership focuses on more than 20 million aspiring and veteran active Docker developers, giving them easier access to the ongoing education and skills required to stay ahead of the latest technology with dedicated learning paths and immediate access to new product training through the Docker Certified Instructor program.

Munich (GER), October 2023 - Speexx, an industry leader for digital people development, has appointed HR Tech and L&D Leader Dr. Jonas Vrany as Managing Director of the DACH region. "I am a big believer in the powerful impact that people development can have on business outcomes, so joining Speexx as a leading global people development platform is a perfect fit for me," said Jonas Vrany. 

Toronto (CA), October 2023 - D2L, a global learning technology company, recently announced the formal launch of D2L for Business - a corporate learning solution designed to maximize return on investment (ROI) in learning and help empower employers to attract, retain, onboard, and upskill their workforce.