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Pearson Acquires AI Skills Platform Workera
Pearson announced it has agreed to acquire Workera, the AI-native skills intelligence platform used by leading enterprises to verify what their workforce can actually do. Workera serves blue-chip enterprises, including leaders such as ServiceNow, Accenture, and the United States Space Force. Upon completion, Workera will become part of Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills business unit, and Workera co-founder and CEO Kian Katanforoosh will join its leadership team. Workera was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company serves enterprise and government customers and has a team of approximately 60 people. Completion of the acquisition is expected to occur in 2H26 subject to regular closing conditions, including any required regulatory filings or approvals.
Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum
During the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Pearson and Namibox formally signed a strategic cooperation memorandum. The two parties will leverage world-class educational content, China's local digital technology, and AI implementation capabilities to pursue deep collaboration aligned with the industry trend of AI smart learning moving from "general-purpose tool empowerment" to "deep cultivation of vertical scenarios." The first products from the collaboration will launch in Greater China and subsequently expand globally, with the initial phase expected to cover millions of learners.
Pearson Acquires Baltimore-Based Assessment Tech Company ITS
Pearson announced it has acquired ITS, a Baltimore, Maryland-based assessment technology company specializing in the management, delivery and reporting of assessment programs. The acquisition strengthens Pearson's core assessment and verification capabilities with proven technology and talent; expanding growth opportunities in professional assessment and related markets worldwide. ITS's enterprise offerings complement Pearson's existing strengths and broaden the range of assessment services available to customers, including remote testing and proctoring, performance-based assessment, and continuous certification. Following the acquisition, ITS will become part of Pearson Professional Assessments, building on an existing and successful longstanding commercial relationship between ITS and Pearson.
Pearson Partners with Illinois Tech to Develop Employability Pathways
Pearson and Illinois Institute of Technology, a private research university focused on technology and innovation, announced a partnership to explore the development of employability pathways, industry-aligned credentials, and AI-enabled workforce solutions designed to meet employer needs. The collaboration brings together Pearson's global expertise in learning, assessment, and workforce skills with Illinois Tech's strengths in applied research, technology education, and career-focused academic and experiential programs. A key focus of the collaboration will be the exploration of employability pathways, with collaboration on curriculum development, industry-specific applications, and strategies to scale workforce-relevant AI learning opportunities. The organizations will evaluate opportunities across healthcare, nursing, medical imaging, and the allied health professions. The partnership will explore a framework for exploring workforce-focused innovations, including Illinois Tech's skills assessment framework, stackable certificates and micro-credentials, executive education programs, and employer-aligned learning experiences that help learners demonstrate and communicate their skills more effectively.
Stock Futures Modestly Higher, Nasdaq Futures Up 0.77%
Stock futures are pointing modestly higher ahead of Friday's opening bell as investors look to build on the technology-driven rally following earnings from several mega-cap companies. Sentiment has improved after June's inflation data came in slightly softer than expected, reinforcing the view that price pressures are continuing to ease even as the Federal Reserve remains cautious. The combination of a patient Fed and softer inflation has helped support risk assets, although expectations for future rate moves remain highly sensitive to incoming economic data.Strong results and upbeat guidance from large-cap technology companies have reinforced optimism surrounding artificial intelligence spending and cloud infrastructure demand, helping lift Nasdaq futures and improve broader market sentiment despite ongoing concerns about economic growth.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.14%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.77% and Dow futures rose 0.33%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Replimuneup 125% after a FDA Committee committee voted 10 to 3 supporting RP1 approval for advanced melanomaUP AFTER EARNINGS -Amazonup 10%Cohuup 24%Eatonup 7%Natwestup 4%Sonyup 3%Chevronup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Robloxdown 22%Appledown 8%Coinbasedown 6%Pearsondown 1%Exxon Mobildown 1%Modernadown 1%
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