Melbourne, Australia | April 2026
EzExtend by OES has been named a finalist in the 2026 EdTech Awards, recognizing its impact on simplifying and scaling assignment extension management for higher education institutions.
OES is proud to announce that EzExtend has been named a finalist in the New Product or Service category at the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards, presented by EdTech Digest.
Now in its 16th year, the EdTech Awards is the world’s largest awards program dedicated to education technology. The program recognizes the innovators shaping the future of learning across higher education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
EzExtend has been recognized for its role in transforming how institutions manage assignment extensions at scale. Fully integrated within the learning management system, the solution simplifies what has traditionally been a complex and time-intensive process. It reduces administrative burden, improves transparency, and helps create a more equitable and supportive experience for students.
Transforming assignment extension management at scale
Designed with both educators and learners in mind, EzExtend automates extension requests, allowing students to submit directly within their course environment while giving staff clear oversight and control. This enables institutions to focus less on manual processes and more on supporting student outcomes.
Daniel Kalef, Executive Vice President, Growth at OES Learning Solutions, said the recognition reflects the organization’s commitment to continuous innovation in service of students.
“Innovation is central to how we deliver impact at OES. We are always exploring new ways to better support students and educators. EzExtend reflects how we apply technology and data to simplify processes, and help more students achieve success.”
Driving student success through streamlined, human-centered technology
The recognition comes at a time when the role of technology in education continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing emphasis on scalable, human-centered solutions that improve both access and outcomes.
Jon Davey, Chief Executive Officer at OES, congratulated all finalists and winners and highlighted the broader impact of innovation across the sector.
“These achievements are not only driving a thriving online education industry, they are helping students succeed, and when students succeed we create a more informed, capable and connected world,” he said.
OES continues to partner with universities and institutions globally to deliver high-quality, student-centered learning experiences at scale. With solutions like EzExtend, the organization remains focused on supporting student success through thoughtful innovation and proven expertise.
