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When School Staff Build Their Own AI Apps: Innovation, Accountability and the Hidden Risk
Mark Orchison: Jun 5, 2026 10:58:52 AM
There is a new form of technology adoption starting to appear in schools.
Cyber security
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Student Images, Deepfakes and the New Digital Safety Reality for Schools
Mark Orchison: Jun 3, 2026 7:45:00 AM
In May 2025, we became aware of a deeply concerning emerging threat affecting schools: the use of publicly available student images to create...
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This Month in School Technology: Vendor Risk, Cyber Resilience and the AI Governance Gap
Mark Orchison: Jun 2, 2026 11:20:39 AM
Over the last month, several education technology stories have landed that, on the surface, look separate.
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The Dark Side of Innovation: Uncovering the Hidden AI Risks in Schools
9ine: Feb 27, 2026 6:26:25 AM
Closing the session at the St. Regis Downtown, Mark Orchison, CEO of 9ine, took the stage to address the room of school leaders. Following...
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Beyond the Hype: How UAE School Leaders are Navigating the AI Wave
9ine: Feb 27, 2026 6:00:00 AM
Insights from the 2025 AI & Cyber Security Forum, Dubai
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AI and cyber resilience: Securing the future of education
9ine: Jan 20, 2026 10:15:34 AM
Imagine your school as a family home. To protect your loved ones and your most valuable possessions, you likely invest in perimeter defences such as...
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9ine Protect: Your School’s Security Analyst and IT Support Partner
9ine: Nov 10, 2025 12:03:13 PM
For IT teams in schools, keeping the digital environment secure is an ever-evolving challenge. Between daily tech support, essential system upkeep,...
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9ine Protect: A New Era for School Cyber Security
9ine: Oct 20, 2025 2:47:41 PM
In any educational institution, the IT team forms the backbone of its digital infrastructure. These dedicated professionals manage everything from...
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Staff training: The key to combat system security threats
9ine: Oct 14, 2025 12:35:22 PM
All schools, regardless of size or setting, face increasing pressure to protect sensitive data and maintain robust digital operations. As cyber...
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AI in Education: 9ine presents ‘Turing Trials Walk-throughs!’
Mark Orchison: Oct 2, 2025 3:39:02 PM
Introducing ‘Turing Trials Walk-throughs’, our weekly guide between now and the end of 2025, which takes a look at each of the Scenarios in Turing...
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EdTech Vendor Cyber Attacks With Data Breaches Causing Frustration For The New Academic Year
9ine: Aug 28, 2025 7:53:58 AM
Whether your school is already back in full swing, or still preparing for the upcoming academic year, schools aren’t just welcoming students back to...
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‘Dad, how did they know more about me than I know about myself?’
Mark Orchison: May 23, 2025 12:56:39 PM
When I recently became a parent, I did what many new parents do—I bought a baby monitor to watch over my child as they slept. What surprised me...
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AI in Education: The Space Race for AI Literacy in Schools
9ine: May 8, 2025 2:21:48 PM
Being referred to as the ‘modern space race’, the US and China have been competing for the top spot when it comes to being the global leader on...
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Launching the 9ine AI & Privacy Academy 2025/26
Mark Orchison: Apr 29, 2025 10:18:27 AM
Empowering Schools with Advanced Professional Development We are thrilled to announce the launch of our updated 9ine AI & Privacy Academy for the...