EdTech Insight – What it takes to create a winning transformation

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

Executive Summary and Main Points In the milieu of global higher education, the current innovations and trends are emphatically steered by the integration of digital transformation. Advances in educational technology are intricately linked to enhanced learning...

EdTech Insight – The first female CEO of an NYSE-listed company and two lives that bookended an era

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

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent losses of several pioneering individuals in various fields reveal key trends central to international higher education and digital transformation. The accomplishments of trailblazers such as Mary Wells Lawrence...

EdTech Insight – How I’d get a PhD (if I could start over)

by EdTechMate | Jun 23, 2024 | youtube

“`htmlExecutive Summary and Main PointsThe dialogue sheds light on the considerations and strategies for pursuing a PhD in the context of career aspirations, emphasizing the importance of aligning academic qualifications with actual job market demands. Key...

EdTech Insight – Azure SQL Managed Instance Zone Redundancy to begin billing

by EdTechMate | Jun 22, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Microsoft Azure’s introduction of Azure SQL Managed Instance with Zone Redundancy in Italy-North, Israel-Central, and West Europe heralds a significant enhancement in database management and resilience. This service merges SQL...

EdTech Insight – Are PhDs getting harder? [The worrying trends]

by EdTechMate | Jun 22, 2024 | youtube

“`htmlExecutive Summary and Main PointsIn the evolving landscape of global higher education, the pathway to obtaining a PhD appears more accessible than ever, yet the quest for a consequential and life-enhancing doctorate is marked by new challenges. The...

EdTech Insight – Nvidia remains a little-known brand despite briefly passing Apple, Microsoft in market cap

by EdTechMate | Jun 22, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Nvidia’s prominence is climbing in the technology and AI sector, with their GPUs playing a central role in the advancement of generative AI and commanding over 80% of the market dedicated to the training and deployment of AI...