EdTech Insight – A flight plan for everyone

by EdTechMate | Jan 26, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In a candid interview with McKinsey, Michael Swiatek—a seasoned aviation executive with visual impairment—illustrates the challenges and advancements in air travel accessibility. As the Chief Strategy Officer at Abra Group, which...

EdTech Insight – FTC launches AI inquiry into Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, looking at ‘investments and partnerships’

by EdTechMate | Jan 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has embarked on a comprehensive analysis of major artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders such as Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI. FTC Chair Lina Khan announced the initiative,...

EdTech Insight – Top 5 industry trends in strategic portfolio planning for 2024

by EdTechMate | Jan 25, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The landscape of project and portfolio management (PPM) and strategic portfolio management (SPM) is evolving, with implications for higher education institutions and their technology adoption strategies. Key innovations...

EdTech Insight – Microsoft lays off 1,900 workers, nearly 9% of gaming division, after Activision Blizzard acquisition

by EdTechMate | Jan 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Microsoft has implemented significant layoffs in its gaming unit, affecting roughly 1,900 employees, post the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This streamlining occurs as a strategic business response to overlapping areas...

EdTech Insight – Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta close at all-time highs ahead of earnings next week

by EdTechMate | Jan 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent surge in the stock market performance of major tech companies, particularly Alphabet Inc., Microsoft, and Meta, points to the optimism of investors in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as strategies...