Public Sector, Education & Research

Penzberg – September 10, 2026 -- The digital vocational-training platform Ausbildungskompass received the "Excellent" rating in the special category "Digital Administration: Benefits for Citizens and Businesses" at the Best of Technology Award 2026, presented on September 10, 2026 in Düsseldorf.

The award, given annually by WirtschaftsWoche in cooperation with Handelsblatt Media Group, consulting firm Capgemini, scientific partner Fraunhofer ISI and knowledge partner Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), recognizes IT applications and future technologies that simplify processes and create measurable value for business, government and society.

Sharjah – September 10, 2026 -- Sharjah has opened submissions for the 13th edition of its Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), introducing a dedicated category for the "Best Use of AI in Government and Institutional Communication" for the first time.

Global entrants have until September 10, 2026 to submit projects

Organizations and individuals worldwide can submit communication initiatives before the deadline. The award will distribute more than 35 prizes across categories covering governments, international organizations, the private sector, individual achievement, innovative communication approaches, and jury and partner awards.

Sharjah – September 10, 2026 -- The Sharjah Government has opened global applications for the 13th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award, with a submission deadline of September 10, 2026, and a new focus on artificial intelligence in public messaging.

Award expands to more than 35 categories spanning public and private sectors

The program, run by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, covers entries from government bodies, international organizations and private companies, alongside individual achievement and smart communication competitions. Jury and partner awards round out the more than 35 categories on offer this cycle.

Ann Arbor, Mich. – September 09, 2026 -- ISO officially released the revised ISO 14001:2026 environmental management standard on April 15, 2026, replacing ISO 14001:2015 and giving certified organizations until April 15, 2029 to complete their transition.

New standard folds 2024 climate amendment directly into core requirements

The revision incorporates the climate change amendment issued in 2024 into the body of the standard rather than treating it as a supplementary clause. It also aligns more closely with ISO's Harmonized Structure, a move designed to ease integration with other management system standards used by certified organizations.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 09, 2026 -- SimpliTrain has been recognized as a Pervasive Player in the Learning Management System (LMS) market by MarketsandMarkets' 360Quadrants platform, as the company expands its AI, multilingual, and content-automation capabilities.

SimpliTrain launches Arabic-language LMS for Middle East markets

The company is expanding its global footprint with a new Arabic-language LMS offering RTL compatibility and localized learner interfaces, targeting organizations across the Middle East and other Arabic-speaking regions. The move is aimed at helping distributed teams deliver consistent training experiences across geographies.

Wiesbaden – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) will publish a wave of economic indicators between September 7 and September 09, 2026, including final August inflation figures and first-half insolvency statistics.

Destatis opens the week with July production data on September 7

The production index for July 2026 (Report No. 316) will be released Monday, September 7, offering the first read on German industrial output for the month.

Trade and energy figures follow on September 8

On Tuesday, September 8, Destatis will publish July 2026 foreign trade data (No. 318) alongside first-half 2026 electricity generation figures broken down by energy source, including import and export volumes (No. 317). A separate release covering educational attainment of couples for 2025 (No. 37) is also scheduled.

Portland – September 09, 2026 -- Lemnis, a public charity, has acquired Wayfinder, a Bend, Oregon-based PreK-12 curriculum provider reaching 1.5 million students across nearly 5,000 schools and districts, converting the for-profit company into a nonprofit division.

Lemnis completes third acquisition in eight months under nonprofit strategy

The Wayfinder deal follows Lemnis' February acquisition of InsideTrack, a nonprofit success-coaching provider with 3.6 million learners served over 25 years, and its March acquisition of Mainstay, an AI-enabled student support technology used by more than 200 colleges and universities. Nfluence Partners acted as exclusive investment banker to Wayfinder in the transaction.

Madrid – September 09, 2026 -- ODILO, the education technology company with more than a decade in the sector, has rebranded as Letmino, expanding its platform to reach over 170 million users worldwide as it sharpens its focus on corporate and institutional reskilling across Europe.

Letmino repositions AI as a pedagogical tool, not a technical showcase

The rebrand comes as the company shifts from a knowledge-access provider to a full-scale continuous learning platform designed for workplace demands. Letmino argues that in a market saturated with AI capability claims, genuine innovation lies in improving how individuals and organizations learn, not in algorithmic sophistication alone.

San Antonio – September 08, 2026 -- Graduates of Catholic colleges and universities use artificial intelligence daily at a rate of 44%, eight percentage points higher than the 36% reported by graduates of secular institutions, according to the third Holistic Impact Report (HIR 3.0) commissioned by the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary's University in partnership with YouGov.

Beijing – September 08, 2026 -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SJ) has agreed to acquire a 29.9% stake in Hong Kong-listed Leader Education Limited (HKSE: 1449.HK) for HK$102.69 million, or approximately US$13.1 million, marking the live-streaming platform operator's entry into China's private higher education sector.

Scienjoy Innovation Labs to purchase 239.2 million Leader Education shares from controlling shareholder

Under the sale and purchase agreement, Scienjoy's wholly-owned subsidiary Scienjoy Innovation Labs Inc. will buy 239,234,000 ordinary shares from Shuren Education Limited, Leader Education's controlling shareholder. The shares represent 29.9% of Leader Education's issued and outstanding share capital.