Kortext launches Kortext IQ – the institution-governed AI layer built on Microsoft technologies to accelerate digital transformation across higher education
London, 11 February 2026 – Kortext, a global edtech leader, today announced the launch of Kortext IQ: a future-proofed, institution-governed AI assistant designed to transform teaching, learning and operational workflows across higher education worldwide.
Built on Microsoft’s secure, scalable cloud architecture and seamlessly integrating with leading VLEs, IQ provides universities with a single, governed AI layer to deliver hyper-personalised student support, deeper insights and measurable improvements in academic outcomes.
The launch of Kortext IQ comes at a pivotal moment for the sector, as universities seek safe, responsible and compliant ways to adopt artificial intelligence at scale.
Purpose-built for higher education, Kortext IQ draws exclusively on institution-approved content from across the VLE, library systems, institutional repositories and the Kortext platform, safeguarding data privacy, meeting GDPR and data residency requirements, and supporting academic integrity through transparent governance and rigorous content controls.
As James Gray, CEO at Kortext, explains, this moment marks a shift in what AI can deliver for universities:
Kortext IQ represents a defining moment in the digital evolution of higher education. By unifying institutional knowledge into a secure, institution-governed AI layer built on Microsoft’s architecture, we are enabling universities to transform teaching, learning and operations at scale. This is about bringing trusted technology, deep data intelligence and responsible AI together to deliver real-time, contextual support for every student and academic.
As universities worldwide navigate AI readiness, data governance and long-term digital transformation, Kortext IQ offers a powerful buy-not-build approach that accelerates adoption while minimising cost and in-house resource requirements.
Institutions retain full control over their data, content and privacy standards, while having confidence that Kortext IQ is continually evolving to support emerging AI models, sector regulations and academic needs while remaining secure, robust and transparent.
Kortext IQ has been piloted at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where it was integrated into Canvas to deliver hyper-personalised learning experiences.
Mark Bramwell, Chief Digital Information Officer at Saïd Business School and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships at the University of Oxford said:
Introducing Kortext IQ is a really fundamental part of our new digital strategy, which focuses on agility, data and innovation. What we’re trying to do is provide new technology, whether it be through generative AI, agentic AI or workflow process automation, to make the school and more importantly the learner experience, enriched and more efficient.
Kortext IQ is available now for institutional deployment and pilot partnerships where universities can explore tailored implementation pathways aligned to their strategic priorities.
Find out more about the Kortext IQ pilot at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in the full case study.
About Kortext
Founded in 2013, Kortext is the leading student experience and engagement expert, pioneering digitally enhanced teaching and learning in the global higher education community. We support institutions around the world to boost student engagement and drive improved outcomes with our AI-powered content discovery and study products, market-leading learner analytics and streamlined workflows for higher education. Recognised in 2026 as a Microsoft Solutions Partner with certified software for Education AI, Kortext provides ring-fenced, safe and secure AI-powered teaching and learning experiences for staff, students and higher education institutions. For more information, please visit: kortext.com
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