EdTech Insight – From margins to mainstream: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood

by EdTechMate | Apr 24, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The landscape of the US entertainment industry is experiencing pivotal changes with the increasing influence of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. The prominence of API professionals in on-screen and off-screen roles has...

EdTech Insight – Tesla shares jump 12% after Musk says company aims to start production of affordable new EV by early 2025

by EdTechMate | Apr 23, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The discussed content centers on Tesla’s Q1 earnings and strategic updates, with significance for innovation and startups, particularly in the EV industry. Within the education technology sphere, key themes emerge around...

EdTech Insight – 10 Tips to Foster an Engaging Community

by EdTechMate | Apr 23, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The integration of digital tools and platforms such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Azure within the global higher education landscape reflects a significant digital shift. The enhanced emphasis on AI and machine learning, as...

EdTech Insight – Upgrade to Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server for better performance with easy migration

by EdTechMate | Apr 23, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent advancements in Azure Database for MySQL, transitioning from ‘Single Server’ to ‘Flexible Server’, represent a significant leap in the managed MySQL services offered by Microsoft. The new...

EdTech Insight – HashiCorp shares spike on report that IBM is in talks to buy the cloud software maker

by EdTechMate | Apr 23, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The international education and digital transformation sectors should closely monitor the recent developments concerning HashiCorp, a cloud software company. With reports surfacing about a potential acquisition by IBM, there is...

EdTech Insight – Philippines orders removal of Binance from Google and Apple app stores

by EdTechMate | Apr 23, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant regulatory action by requesting Google and Apple to delist cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s applications from their respective app stores. This...