EdTech Insight – The changing role of the infrastructure CEO

by EdTechMate | Feb 13, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent discussions among infrastructure experts at Spencer Stuart highlight a significant shift in the role of infrastructure CEOs, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary skill sets due to the influx of private equity and...

EdTech Insight – What programmatic acquirers do differently

by EdTechMate | Feb 13, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The practice of programmatic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is demonstrated to be a valuable strategic approach, consistently outperforming competitors who do not adopt this method as per the findings from McKinsey’s Global...

EdTech Insight – What makes a great research poster? [Good and Bad Examples]

by EdTechMate | Feb 12, 2024 | youtube

“`htmlExecutive Summary and Main PointsIn the realm of international education and digital transformation, effective communication and presentation at academic conferences remain crucial. One significant innovation is the emphasis on simplification and visual...

EdTech Insight – Elon Musk must testify in SEC probe of his Twitter takeover, judge says

by EdTechMate | Feb 12, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent directive for Elon Musk to testify in relation to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into his acquisition of Twitter signals a pivotal moment in regulatory oversight of tech entrepreneurs. Key...

EdTech Insight – As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits prison sentence, FTX customers await a surprise: Full repayment

by EdTechMate | Feb 12, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent developments concerning former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud conviction reveal an unexpected potential for FTX to reimburse customers post-bankruptcy. Essential points include FTX’s unexpected asset...

EdTech Insight – Microsoft’s AI growth is helping its cloud business weaken Amazon’s lead

by EdTechMate | Feb 12, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent developments in cloud computing, especially Microsoft Azure’s growth, signify a substantial shift in the education technology landscape. With a revenue spurt of 30% in the last quarter, significantly outpacing Amazon...