EdTech Insight – Now is the time to create new corporate ventures: A conversation with McKinsey’s Paul Jenkins

by EdTechMate | Jan 22, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points McKinsey’s latest global survey reveals a significant surge in CEO and CFO interest in new-business building, ranking it as a high priority, especially in the creation of gen AI and green-related ventures. Businesses now value...

EdTech Insight – Accelerating clinical trials to improve biopharma R&D productivity

by EdTechMate | Jan 22, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The biopharmaceutical (biopharma) R&D sector is experiencing a pivotal shift where innovation is no longer hindered by science or funding but by the pace of clinical trial completions due to participant and staff shortages. The...

EdTech Insight – Logic Apps Mission Critical Series: “We Speak: IBM i: COBOL and RPG Applications”

by EdTechMate | Jan 20, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The integration of Azure Logic Apps with IBM i (formerly known as AS/400) applications represents a significant advancement in the realm of digital transformation within global education. The IBM i In-App Connector facilitates...

EdTech Insight – Access Releases 9 Issue Fixes in Version 2312 (Released January 4th, 2024)

by EdTechMate | Jan 20, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The most recent Access bug fixes, released on January 4th, 2024, address several technical issues that were impacting user experience. Key fixes include ensuring font size lists are accessible when Aptos font is chosen; the capability...

EdTech Insight – Master Microsoft Fabric: Your Ultimate Guide to Certification and Expertise

by EdTechMate | Jan 20, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent education technology news focuses on Microsoft Fabric, a platform offering a myriad of resources and opportunities for learning and professional development. Key innovations include a live series called Microsoft Fabric...

EdTech Insight – Microsoft Entra user and admin access controls to prepare for Copilot

by EdTechMate | Jan 20, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Key innovations and trends in the sector include the implementation of Microsoft Entra’s sophisticated Conditional Access controls and Entitlement Management. Microsoft 365 Director Jeremy Chapman illustrates the importance of...