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Research partnership will help shape a reference implementation for Open edX platform to meet the growing demand for skills-based and flexible learning models. MESA, Ariz., May 6, 2025 — Unicon, a leading technology and digital learning enablement firm, today announced a new strategic partnership with Axim Collaborative, steward of the global Open edX platform, to drive innovation in skills-based and competency-based education (CBE) at scale.

New partnership between 1EdTech Consortium, C-BEN, and Unicon was announced today Gilbert, AZ – November 12, 2024 – As interest in skills- and competency-based hiring rises worldwide, 1EdTech® Consortium (1EdTech), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), and Unicon announced today an official partnership to advance the unique needs of competency-based learning through the use of interoperable and open technical standards.

Gilbert, AZ, October 8th, 2024—Unicon, Inc., a leading provider of open-source technology solutions for higher education, proudly announces the launch of Navigate Identity, a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution. Designed specifically to address the unique challenges of higher education, Navigate provides institutions with a flexible, secure, and scalable platform for managing digital identities, enhancing security, and ensuring seamless access to resources.

Gilbert, AZ – June 20, 2024 – Unicon, Inc., a leading learner-centric technology consulting firm, today announced a number of significant changes to the Unicon leadership team, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and unwavering dedication to the educational technology market.

Unicon, Inc. Contributes to Learning Impact Award-Winning EdTech Project Gilbert, AZ – June 10, 2024 – Unicon, Inc., a leading learner-centric technology consulting firm, today announced that a recent development project of theirs, StrataTech’s “OcuWeld Replatforming and Content Sync” has been awarded a Bronze Learning Impact Award for Gaming, Simulation, and Immersive Learning at the 2024 1EdTech Learning Impact conference.

Unicon earns a Power Learner Potential Organization Award from 1EdTech Consortium Gilbert, AZ – June 6, 2024 – Unicon, Inc., a leading learner-centric technology consulting firm, earned a Power Learner Potential Organization Award from 1EdTech Consortium™ (1EdTech), the world-leading non-profit edtech collaborative, at the 2024 Learning Impact Conference.

Gilbert, AZ – May 8th, 2024 – Unicon, Inc., a leading learner-centric technology consulting firm, announces the appointment of Clay Johnson as the newest member of the business development team.

Gilbert, AZ, April 18th, 2024—Student data management during student transitions across school districts has long been a challenge. That’s where Student Passport comes in. Unicon, a trusted technology partner of the Texas Education Exchange, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Student Passport application, designed to revolutionize the enrollment process for students transitioning across districts.

Gilbert, AZ, April 11th, 2024—In today's competitive landscape, organizations often encounter challenges in sourcing and retaining top technical talent. Similar to just-in-time models prevalent in the manufacturing industry, Unicon introduces Wayfind Talent, its Talent as a Service (TaaS) offering, to address these needs within the Higher Education (HED) and Educational Technology (EdTech) sectors.