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edX and the National eLearning Center of Saudi Arabia Announce Commitment to Extend Access to Learning on edX

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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edX and the National eLearning Center (NELC) , Saudi Arabias organization to lead innovation in learning digital transformation, announced a strategic collaboration to provide access to high-quality courses and programs through its National eLearning Platform FutureX to Saudi Arabian citizens, students, and government employees.

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  • edX and the National eLearning Center (NELC) , Saudi Arabias organization to lead innovation in learning digital transformation, announced a strategic collaboration to provide access to high-quality courses and programs through its National eLearning Platform FutureX to Saudi Arabian citizens, students, and government employees.
  • For the NELC, the collaboration bolsters the countrys transformation in education and training through eLearning led by NELC.
  • Working with NELC is an incredible opportunity to further the founding vision of edX - education for all, said Anant Agarwal, edX CEO and founder.
  • Through our work together, we will provide learners in Saudi Arabia with the opportunity to transform their lives through learning.

2U, Inc. Announces Acquisition of edX Assets

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Learning management systems, Education, 2U, Lanham, Maryland, edX, Forward-looking statement, Government procurement in the United States

A joint release from 2U and edX with details of the transaction's benefits to students, universities, and the future of higher education can be found at: transformingdigitaleducation.com/press-release .

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  • A joint release from 2U and edX with details of the transaction's benefits to students, universities, and the future of higher education can be found at: transformingdigitaleducation.com/press-release .
  • 2U will fund the transaction with cash on hand, which includes the proceeds of the recently funded term loan.
  • 2U will be hosting an investor conference call to discuss further details of the acquisition today, June 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
  • #NoBackRow
    This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding 2U, Inc. ("2U", the "company", "our"), edX Inc., 2U's acquisition of assets from edX (the "Acquisition") and future business expectations, strategy and intentions all of which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

2U, Inc. and edX to Join Together in Industry-Redefining Combination

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Education, Learning management systems, Articles, Open educational resources, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, edX, Anant Agarwal, edX, 2U, Educational technology, iversity

The transaction will bring together the unique strengths and complementary capabilities of two major forces in online education.

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  • The transaction will bring together the unique strengths and complementary capabilities of two major forces in online education.
  • The combined scale, reach, capabilities, marketing efficiency, and relationships of 2U and edX will unlock unprecedented opportunities to reach and serve more learners, universities, and employers worldwide.
  • "Alongside university partners and contributing faculty, Anant Agarwal and the edX team have built an innovative, respected, and globally recognized destination for online higher education.
  • Fulfilling a commitment to preserve and advance the edX mission, 2U plans to operate edX as a public benefit entity, a class of purpose-driven organizations that balances the interests of shareholders with other stakeholders.

Emergn and edX Launch “Introduction to Agility: Beyond Methodologies” Course

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Emergn , a global digital business services firm helping companies deliver valuable products and customer experiences faster, today announced the company has partnered with edX to bring its Introduction to Agility: Beyond Methodologies course to the edX platform.

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  • Emergn , a global digital business services firm helping companies deliver valuable products and customer experiences faster, today announced the company has partnered with edX to bring its Introduction to Agility: Beyond Methodologies course to the edX platform.
  • The introductory course will offer a unique way to approach Agile methodologies, tackling why they are often misunderstood and how to make them work better for course participants and their teams.
  • Learners will leave the course with practical guidance that can be applied immediately, leading toward better, more impactful outcomes.
  • Emergns free Introduction to Agility: Beyond Methodologies course launches on June 14th.

Intoo USA Integrates Upskilling Content from Leading Educational Providers

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intoo USA , a leading provider of career development and transition solutions, announced today the launch of integrated coursework from educational content providers edX, Coursera and Udemy.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intoo USA , a leading provider of career development and transition solutions, announced today the launch of integrated coursework from educational content providers edX, Coursera and Udemy.
  • The inclusion of this content in Intoo's career development and outplacement platforms will empower professionals to expand their knowledge, skills, and expertise as they grow in their careers and seek new employment.
  • It is also a top concern of employers, who may struggle to retain employees.
  • With this launch, Intoo delivers more than 150,000 on-demand courses on subjects including finance, project management, marketing, computer science, and more.

BairesDev Recognized by EdTech Digest at the 2021 EdTech Awards

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BairesDev, the leading software outsourcing and technology solutions company from San Francisco, was recently recognized by EdTech Digest for its commitment and contributions to education technology.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BairesDev, the leading software outsourcing and technology solutions company from San Francisco, was recently recognized by EdTech Digest for its commitment and contributions to education technology.
  • This honor took place in the latest edition of the EdTech Awards, where the company shared the spotlight with several other renowned organizations, including Adobe, ViewSonic, edX, and Lucid for Education.\nEach year, EdTech Digest brings together the best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology for their outstanding contributions in transforming education.
  • As a company driven by talent and innovation, BairesDev is proud to use technology to build a better future for learners and leaders.
  • "\nFor more information on EdTech awards and a full list of this year\'s finalists, visit https://www.edtechdigest.com/2021-finalists-winners/\nBairesDev is a leading technology solutions company based in San Francisco.

Draper University Launches Business Competition to Accelerate New Talent

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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b'SAN MATEO, Calif., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Draper University along with global online learning platform edX.org announced the launch of "Be the Startup Hero: Draper University Business Plan Competition.

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  • b'SAN MATEO, Calif., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Draper University along with global online learning platform edX.org announced the launch of "Be the Startup Hero: Draper University Business Plan Competition.
  • "\n"The world needs more heroes right now and we are bringing the top experts and operators in Silicon Valley to train them through our online program," said Tim Draper, Founder of Draper University.
  • edX and Draper University are committed to empowering people to unlock their potential and use their ideas to change the world.
  • Draper University alumni are spread across 84 countries and have raised over $350M in venture funding.\n'

Embark Veterinary Grows Its Senior Leadership Team, Fetching Strategic New Hires Amid Continued Growth

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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"It's exciting to welcome this group of great talent that we're confident will help us exceed our short and long-term goals."

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  • "It's exciting to welcome this group of great talent that we're confident will help us exceed our short and long-term goals."
  • Medros joins Embark from edX where he was President and co-CEO overseeing day-to-day management of operations including product, marketing, engineering, content, sales, finance, and HR.
  • Plante was promoted to CMO in December 2020 after previously leading the Growth Marketing team as the VP of marketing.
  • Embark Veterinary, Inc., a leader in dog genetics, launched in 2015 with a mission to improve the life and longevity of all dogs.

Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra Offers a Leap Forward for Advanced Materials Characterization

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Materials science, edX, Characterization, Scientific method, Skills, Science, Electron microscopy, Measuring instruments, Electron beam, X-ray spectroscopy

The new Spectra Ultra provides flexibility to optimize conditions for advanced imaging and analysis in minutes versus hours.

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  • The new Spectra Ultra provides flexibility to optimize conditions for advanced imaging and analysis in minutes versus hours.
  • Spectra Ultra includes a new energy-dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis system, the Thermo Scientific Ultra-X, with the largest detector area available in a commercially released (S)TEM.
  • Spectra Ultra builds on the advancements already available in the Thermo Scientific Themis and Spectra platforms, removing complexity so users can obtain quality data at high resolutions.
  • "The Spectra Ultra provides industry-leading (S)TEM analysis and characterization capabilities to assist them in meeting the demands for advanced material solutions."

2020 Open Source Jobs Report Reveals Spike in Demand for DevOps Talent, Continued Dearth of Open Source Skills

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Open educational resources, Linux Foundation, edX, Free software, Education, Open content

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation , the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and edX , the trusted platform for learning, have released the 2020 Open Source Jobs Report , examining demand for open source talent and trends amongst open source professionals.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation , the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and edX , the trusted platform for learning, have released the 2020 Open Source Jobs Report , examining demand for open source talent and trends amongst open source professionals.
  • The 2020 Open Source Jobs Report is the eighth time The Linux Foundation has engaged in this study, and is the first time partnering with edX to produce it.
  • The 2020 Open Source Jobs Report examines trends in open source careers, which skills are most in-demand, the motivation for open source professionals, and how employers attract and retain qualified talent.
  • Key findings from the 2020 Open Source Jobs Report include:
    Qualified open source talent is still in short supply: 93% of hiring managers report difficulty finding sufficient talent with open source skills, up from 87% two years ago.