Nationwide Industrial Innovation

UK Digital Twin Centre Opens in Belfast

Belfast (UK), May 2025 - The UK Digital Twin Centre has officially opened in Belfast, marking a major milestone in the UK’s digital innovation landscape. Delivered by Digital Catapult and funded by the Belfast Region City Deal and Innovate UK, the project is set to drive the next wave of industrial transformation by accelerating the adoption of digital twin technology across the UK’s critical sectors, projected to reach £62million in GVA for the economy over the next decade.  

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Aviation Training

BAA Training and Qatar Airways Group Launch MPL Training Partnership

Vilnius (LT), May 2025 -  BAA Training, one of the leading global aviation training organizations delivering both Ab Initio and Type Rating training, and part of Avia Solutions Group the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) provider, has signed a landmark five-year agreement with Qatar Airways Group, one of the world’s most prestigious airlines renowned for setting global aviation standards. 

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Funding

Norwegian Startup Raises $7M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Cybersecurity Training Globally

Oslo (NO), May 2025 - Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, has secured $7 million in Series A funding led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Idékapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures. The company plans to use the funding to support its expansion in Europe and North America, including the opening of a new office in Valencia.

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Scalable Training Solution

Take Training Global with New Articulate Localization

Simon Taghioff, Group Product Manager for Articulate LocalizationLondon (UK), May 2025 - Articulate, makers of the #1 eLearning platform for creating workplace training, is excited to announce the launch of a new localization tool. Articulate Localization is natively integrated with Articulate 360, deepening the company’s commitment to providing scalable training solutions for the global workforce.

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Ismael Lara

Open LMS Welcomes New Senior Manager of Implementation

Ismael LaraRaleigh, NC (USA), May 2025 - Open LMS, the world’s largest commercial provider of hosting and support services for open source Moodle™ and a market leader in learning and development solutions, has announced Ismael "Izzy" Lara as its new Senior Manager of Implementation and Adoption.

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Celebrating Excellence

The Totara Awards 2025 Winners

London (UK), May 2025 - Totara has announced the winners of the 2025 Totara Awards, celebrating customers and partners who have delivered exceptional impact and innovation using Totara’s learning technologies.

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Sales Landscape

Imparta and Revenue Enablement Society Launch Research

London (UK), May 2025 - Imparta Ltd, a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has launched a new research initiative, Rethinking Sales Enablement Competencies, in collaboration with the Revenue Enablement Society. This research is designed to explore the relevance, effectiveness, and future of competency models in today’s fast-evolving sales landscape.

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Coursecheck

The seven Most Common Training Evaluation Mistakes

Cambridgeshire (UK), May 2025 - Training evaluation is essential for measuring effectiveness and driving improvement – but many organisations miss the mark. By avoiding these common pitfalls, training providers and in-house teams can gain clearer insights and prove the value of their programmes.

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Long-standing Experience

Bridge Appoints Former Fosway Group Analyst Liam Butler as CEO

Liam ButlerLondon (UK), May 2025 - Bridge, creators of the all-in-one corporate learning and employee development platform Bridge LMS, have announced Liam Butler’s appointment as the business’ new CEO. Butler brings over 25 years of experience growing and leading technology-enabled business solutions across learning, talent management, and HR.

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LPI

Strategic Partnership to Advance Learning Excellence

London (UK), May 2025 - The Learning and Performance Institute is proud to partner with GP Strategies, a global leader in talent transformation. As part of this collaboration, GP Strategies has achieved LPI Learning Provider Accreditation, recognising their commitment to quality, performance, and learner success. This partnership is built on a shared mission to drive innovation, raise professional standards, and shape the future of workplace learning.

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Leadership Development

Mindtools Launches AI-Powered Ask M: Coach

Edinburgh (SCT), April 2025 - Innovative AI coaching tool enhances Mindtools’ Content Hub, empowering managers with real-time, personalized guidance. Mindtools, a global management and leadership development provider, is proud to launch its Ask M: Coach, an AI-driven leadership coach that seamlessly integrates with the Mindtools Content Hub. 

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Immersive Experience

Simpleshow Integrates AI Avatars for More Impactful Video Storytelling

Dr. Sandra Boehrs, Chief Marketing OfficerLuxembourg (LX), April 2025 – Simpleshow, the AI-powered explainer video platform, has launched a groundbreaking new feature that seamlessly blends human-like avatars with easy-to-follow animated illustrations. This innovation adds a human touch to digital storytelling, making complex topics more engaging and ensuring messages truly resonate with audiences.

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Medical Training

SimX and Elevate Healthcare Unite to Launch Next-Gen Healthcare Simulation Solutions

San Francisco, CA (USA), April 2025 - SimX, the leader in virtual reality (VR) healthcare training, and Elevate Healthcare, formerly CAE Healthcare, a global leader in simulation-based education, are proud to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of medical training and education. This collaboration will bring together SimX’s cutting-edge VR simulation platform and Elevate’s proven expertise in physical simulation and improving patient outcomes in healthcare. 

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