An Institute of Eminence in India renews D2L Brightspace for 10-years to deliver personalised experiences and help scale growth to reach 30,000+ learners

NEW DELHI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — D2L, a global leader in learning technology, today announced that Jindal Global University (JGU), one of India’s premier Institutions of Eminence, has renewed and expanded its agreement with D2L for the next 10 years. Under the expanded agreement, JGU will extend its use of D2L Brightspace beyond online courses to support learning across all online and in-person programmes for more than 16,000 learners and over 1,100 faculty members.

The expansion will support JGU’s Vision 2030 by creating a more connected, learner-centric and outcome-driven learning ecosystem. As the university enters its next phase of growth, D2L Brightspace will serve as its core learning platform, bringing in-person and online learning onto a unified solution.

“Jindal Global University’s decision to adopt D2L Brightspace across its online and campus learning programmes reflect the growing role of technology in shaping the future of higher education in India,” said Lee Poteck, Chief Revenue Officer, D2L. “The partnership brings together JGU’s ambition for globally scalable, learner-centric education with D2L’s expertise in creating engaging and outcome-driven learning experiences. We are proud to deepen our partnership with JGU and support its impressive Vision 2030 journey.”

D2L and JGU have worked together for the past year, initially supporting the university’s online learning programmes. Over the next 10 years, D2L will help JGU establish a long-term digital foundation across the university as they scale for global growth to try and reach more than 30,000 learners by 2036 and support a more unified experience for learners and educators.

“As JGU continues to scale as an Institution of Eminence, consistency and rigour across our online and in-person programmes are central to how we think about growth,” said Professor Padmanabha Ramanujam, Dean, Office of Academic Governance at JGU. “Extending D2L Brightspace university-wide gives us a reliable platform to uphold our academic standards, track learning outcomes, and ensure every student receives an equally high-quality education, regardless of the mode of study. In an era increasingly shaped by AI, this partnership strengthens our ability to build stronger teaching and learning outcomes and forms the foundation for our ambitions ahead.”

In addition to D2L Brightspace, JGU will leverage several D2L solutions including D2L Creator+ and D2L Performance+ to advance its online and blended learning strategy. These tools will support richer course creation, personalized learning, data-driven insights and more effective engagement with learners. Together, JGU will deliver a more seamless experience for students and educators while supporting greater flexibility, engagement and scale.

About Jindal Global University

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary, research-oriented university founded in 2009, with 16,000+ students, 1,100+ full-time faculty, and 2,900+ administrative staff across twelve schools spanning Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, and more. Recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2020, JGU brings together faculty from 50+ countries and students from 160+ countries, with collaborations spanning 600+ institutions in 80+ countries.

JGU was ranked Number 1 in the world and awarded ‘Gold’ by the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024, and has been ranked India’s Number 1 Private University for three consecutive years by the QS World University Rankings 2023. The Jindal Global Law School has held its No. 1 rank in India for seven consecutive years and is ranked among the Top 35 globally for Law by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) featured for the first time in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, ranking among the Top 200 Business Schools in the World (171-180 globally, 23rd in Asia, and Number 1 Private Business School in India), and earned AACSB International Accreditation in 2025 — a distinction held by only 6% of business schools worldwide.

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53% of surveyed developers now have AI agents in production or broad use, but only 38% consider their codebase ready for full autonomy.Cost is now the top barrier to broader AI adoption, cited by 28% of developers as the primary obstacle to wider AI agent use.70% expect AI agents to handle most development work within three years, though 79% still require human approval for production deployment.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has released a new study showing that software developers across Southeast Asia and India are rapidly transitioning from using AI assistants for individual tasks to deploying autonomous AI agents across the software-development lifecycle.

The Agoda AI Developer Report 2026 explores how this transition is reshaping the way developers work, how organizations manage costs, and where human accountability sits.

Drawing on extensive input from the developer community across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and India, the report examines the opportunities and challenges shaping AI’s next phase across these markets.

AI is delivering more value, but developers still verify the output

Developers are experiencing greater productivity gains from AI. More than half (55%) now save at least seven hours each week, compared with 18% in 2025. Reported code usability has also improved, with 62% saying AI-generated code is usable often or almost always without major changes.

AI is also being used more broadly across development work, including code review, architecture, debugging, learning, and documentation. Yet human judgment remains essential: 86% of respondents still review or validate AI-generated outputs always or most of the time.

Agents are arriving fast, but cost is holding back wider adoption

More than half (53%) of respondents say AI agents are already used in selected production workflows or broadly across their organization. However, only 38% describe their codebase as mostly or fully ready for a fully autonomous agent.

Cost is the primary barrier to wider adoption, cited by 28% of respondents, ahead of integration complexity (24%) and lack of governance (19%). The report finds that AI costs extend beyond model calls to include the work needed to design, integrate, review, and validate agents. Four in five respondents said they are currently working under some degree of AI usage limits, such as token quotas, usage caps, or budget restrictions.

Autonomy is growing, while accountability remains human

Developers are open to granting AI agents more autonomy for lower-risk, reversible work such as documentation. But as work moves closer to production, the demand for human oversight rises: 79% report requiring human approval for production deployment.

AI is also changing the developer’s role. System architecture and design, AI literacy, and agent orchestration are emerging as future skills. The transition is uneven, however: 49% of junior developers report feeling less secure about their future career prospects, compared with 17% of CTO and VP Engineering respondents.

Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, shared, “Artificial intelligence is reshaping how developers across Southeast Asia and India build, learn, and collaborate. What began as a way to speed up individual tasks is becoming a broader change in how software is built. Across industries, developers are seeing stronger productivity gains and are beginning to use agents across more of the development lifecycle. But greater capability brings new responsibilities. The real cost is not simply the model call. It is the work required to make AI trustworthy in production. The organizations that will excel in this next phase will be the ones that manage cost carefully, build the right safeguards, and keep human judgment where it matters most.”

The study was commissioned by Agoda and conducted in partnership with Macramé Consulting. As a digital travel and technology company in the region, Agoda is committed to supporting local technology talent, fostering innovation, and sharing insights that help developers and organizations build responsible AI practices.

Agoda’s commitment to innovation extends beyond AI, offering over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be combined in the same booking. 

For more information and to download the free report, visit apacdeveloperreport.com. 

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Inaugural List Recognizes 25 Voices Across Fashion, Music, Art, Sport, Technology, and Digital Culture Moving Youth Culture Forward

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new generation of creators, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs is redefining culture through new ideas, communities and forms of expression. Pacsun celebrates that influence with the introduction of the Youth 25™, an inaugural list recognizing 25 individuals making an impact across the brand’s four core pillars of fashion, art, sport and music, along with technology and digital culture. The List reflects Pacsun’s broader commitment to co-creation and elevating young perspectives alongside established and emerging cultural leaders.

The Youth 25 arrives during a defining period in Pacsun’s ongoing dialogue with the next generation. Following the release of its second annual Youth Report, developed with GlobalData from research among more than 6,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents, and the introduction of its second Youth Council cohort, Pacsun will bring these conversations together September 24 at its second annual Purpose Summit in Malibu. The Youth 25 adds another dimension to these initiatives by recognizing and celebrating the cultural voices influencing the generation Pacsun serves.

“The most meaningful ideas emerge through collaboration, and that belief has shaped how Pacsun engages with young people and the broader culture around them,” said Brieane Olson, Chief Executive Officer of Pacsun. “From our PS Community Hub and Youth Council to our Youth Report and Purpose Summit, we’ve created more ways to listen, exchange perspectives and co-create directly with the next generation. The Youth 25 extends that commitment by recognizing the artists, athletes, creators and leaders advancing fashion, art, sport and music, and inspiring young people to play an active role in shaping culture.”

The inaugural Youth 25 spans global names alongside entrepreneurs, independent designers and digital creators cultivating their own audiences and platforms. From Grammy-winning musicians and Olympic athletes to founders and creators reshaping fashion and digital media, the list reflects the many forms of influence driving youth culture today.

THE 2026 YOUTH 25

FashionDeja Clark – Fashion and lifestyle creator with millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and founder of swimwear label Sunny Dé.Gavin Mathieu – Founder and creative director of Supervsn Studios, and creative lead behind STUDIO, Pacsun’s ongoing capsule collaboration supporting mentorship programs for emerging creatives.Jerry Lorenzo – Founder and creative director of Fear of God, whose work has redefined luxury streetwear and shaped a generation’s approach to design.Langston Howard – 17-year-old designer, entrepreneur and founder of LRH Made, and a Pacsun collaborator behind the recent “Built for Change” collection.Michelle Hanabusa – Founder and creative director of UPRISERS, a community-driven streetwear brand rooted in social advocacy and AAPI representation, with past collaborations including Pacsun.Whitney Bansin – Founder and CEO of The Wild Collective, known for fashion-forward, sports-driven apparel and collaborations across professional and collegiate sports.ArtHebru Brantley – Contemporary artist known worldwide for his “Flyboy” and “Fly Girl” characters and large-scale public art installations.Nicole McLaughlin – Independent designer known for her upcycled, sustainability-driven approach to footwear and apparel.MusicOlivia Rodrigo – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and one of the defining musical voices of Gen Z.Selena Gomez – Multi-platinum artist, actress and founder of Rare Beauty, recognized for her influence across music, beauty and mental health advocacy.Tyler, The Creator – Grammy-winning artist, producer and founder of Golf Wang, celebrated for his influence across music, fashion and visual art.SportsSky Brown – Olympic skateboarding medalist and one of the youngest athletes to compete on the world stage.Community & CultureMarley Dias – Author and activist, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.TechnologyBill Ready – CEO of Pinterest, leading the platform’s continued evolution with a focus on younger audiences, online safety and positive digital experiences.Grace Kao – Chief Marketing Officer of Snap and longtime marketing leader with experience across technology, media, and culture, including previous leadership roles at Spotify and Instagram.Creator Culture / DigitalAnna Sitar – Digital creator with a global following built on lifestyle and comedy content, and a longtime Pacsun collaborator behind the ANNAXPACSUN swim and loungewear collections.Beckett Shultz – Teen lifestyle, beauty, and fashion creator behind @life.w.bex, with more than 700,000 Instagram followers and a member of Pacsun’s inaugural Youth Council.Emma Chamberlain – Creator and entrepreneur behind one of the most influential platforms in youth media, and founder of Chamberlain Coffee.IShowSpeed – Streamer and content creator who has built one of the largest global audiences in gaming and livestream entertainment.Jackson Harvey & Brooks Harvey – Twin content creators known for viral entertainment and lifestyle content across TikTok and Instagram.Katie Fang – Beauty and skincare creator known for her “Get Ready With Me” content and reaching millions across social platforms.Nicole Laeno – Digital creator and dancer with a multimillion-person social following, known for lifestyle, college, travel and dance content.Pierson Wodzynski – Digital creator and entrepreneur with a global audience across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, known for entertainment, comedy and lifestyle content.Rob Rausch – Television personality and digital creator known for “Love Island USA” and “The Traitors,” with a social presence spanning entertainment, lifestyle and wildlife content.

The 25 honorees will be celebrated September 24 at Pacsun’s second annual Purpose Summit. Bringing together voices across fashion, art, sport and music, the Summit puts Pacsun’s purpose into practice through conversations between young people and established cultural leaders centered on creativity, connection, collaboration and the future of youth culture.

Youth 25 is a trademark of Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC.

About Pacsun
Pacsun is a purpose-driven, leading specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Delivering the latest contemporary, streetwear, and activewear, Pacsun partners with the best brands at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level to inspire the next generation. Founded in 1980 in Newport, CA, Pacsun is now co-created in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

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