Verge AI is a specialised artificial intelligence solutions provider focused exclusively on higher education. Founded and led by Mitchell Hawley, the company delivers enterprise grade AI platforms that modernise student engagement at scale. Verge AI combines deep sector expertise with robust digital transformation capability.

Verge AI enables institutions to transform student support through:

AI-powered student engagement platforms
Intelligent automation of administrative services
24/7 multilingual conversational support
Seamless integration with institutional systems
Data-driven insights from student interactions

Its flagship platform, EduBot, is purpose built for higher education and automates high volume student queries across course registration, finance, curriculum advising and academic support. By reducing administrative burden and improving response times, EduBot strengthens operational efficiency and the overall student experience.

Verge AI works with leading universities including the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University, Stellenbosch University and the University of the Free State. EduBot has already supported more than 2.1 million students, answering over 40 million enquiries and transforming how institutions engage with their communities.

Backed by the scale and governance of SIS Global Group, Verge AI delivers secure, scalable AI solutions designed for the complexity of modern higher education environments.

Timeline

2026

January