EdTech Insight – 16 TB of storage is now available for Premium-series in SQL Managed Instance Business Critical

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

Executive Summary and Main Points Azure SQL Managed Instance Business Critical now offers 16 TB storage not only on memory optimized premium-series hardware but also on the standard premium-series generation. This expansion of storage capacity without the necessity...

EdTech Insight – ADFSynapse Analytics – Replace Columns names using Rule based mapping in Mapping data flows

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

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent advancements in data management and processing have seen innovative strides, particularly within educational technology. A key innovation involves the simplification of handling data fields—specifically, the transformation...

EdTech Insight – AI can ‘disproportionately’ help defend against cybersecurity threats, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says

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

Executive Summary and Main Points In recent statements at a security conference, Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, emphasized the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in augmenting cyber defenses. He noted that AI enhances the capability to detect and respond...

EdTech Insight – Ride-hailing giant Grab posts first profitable quarter, announces $500 million share buyback

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

Executive Summary and Main Points The notable developments in the technology sector, with particular focus on Grab—a key player in the Southeast Asian market—reveals an essential shift from prioritized growth towards profitability. Grab’s first profitable...

EdTech Insight – Join Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2024 on Feb 23-24

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

Executive Summary and Main Points The 5th Power Platform Festival, also known as the Global Power Platform Bootcamp, is set to take place on February 23rd and 24th. This event marks a significant moment for technological engagement and skill development in the digital...

EdTech Insight – AT&T cellular service restored after daylong outage; cause still unknown

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

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent cellular outage on AT&T’s network represents a critical incident exposing the vulnerabilities of our communication systems, which bears significant implications for global higher education, particularly in the...