EdTech Insight – Secrets of business-driven IT orgs

by EdTechMate | Apr 22, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the realm of international education and digital transformation, leaders like Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are redefining IT departments to contribute more significantly to business value creation and revenue generation. By...

EdTech Insight – Web browsers: Reimagining remote work needs at the enterprise level

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The introduction of enterprise browsers represents an evolutionary leap in the digital landscape of global higher education. Emphasizing cybersecurity and user productivity, enterprise tools foster the necessary conditions for the...

EdTech Insight – How Southwest’s CIO modernized the airline through turbulence

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In an exemplar of crisis-triggered innovation, Lauren Woods’ ascension to CIO at Southwest Airlines following operational setbacks due to outdated IT systems illuminates key trends within international education and the role...

EdTech Insight – Generative AI gold rush drives IT spending — with payoff in question

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The global information technology (IT) sector is anticipated to experience substantial growth, with an 8% increase in IT spending forecasted for this year. This surge is attributed to the continued interest and investment in...

EdTech Insight – Travelex leverages cloud-based customer data platform to boost retention

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The case study from April 19, 2024, focuses on Travelex’s innovative strategy in leveraging customer data to enhance experiences with international prepaid travel cards. Amidst a forecasted growth in the prepaid travel card market,...

EdTech Insight – Cloud native platforms: To build or to buy?

by EdTechMate | Apr 18, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud native platforms, the pressing question for organizations is whether to construct a bespoke platform by integrating various components or to purchase an all-in-one solution. Recent insights...