EdTech Insight – White House executive order restricting data brokers enters effect — but to what end?

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent executive order from President Biden enforcing new restrictions on data brokers and the sale of American personal data to certain “countries of concern” represents an important move in data...

EdTech Insight – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses rising competition at first shareholder meeting since stock surge

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, underlined the strategic advancements and predominance of the company in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, which hinges on a decade-long focus and multibillion-dollar investment in AI...

EdTech Insight – Stability.ai gets new CEO and investment dream team to start rescue mission

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a significant move within the generative AI sector, Stability.ai, the company behind the Stable Diffusion image generator, has brought in a formidable group of tech industry veterans and investors as part of its...

EdTech Insight – Apple expands its self-service repair program to Europe

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a significant development for consumer electronics and the ‘right to repair’ movement, Apple has expanded its self-service repair program to Europe. This initiative, known as Apple Diagnostics for Self...

EdTech Insight – America’s drinking water is under attack, with links back to China, Russia and Iran

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent cyberattacks on the United States’ water infrastructure, including the Wichita water system hack, underscore a rising trend in cybercrime targeting essential utilities. Experts like Ryan Witt from Proofpoint and Stuart...

EdTech Insight – How Starbucks Devalued Its Own Brand

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent struggles of Starbucks highlight key lessons in the context of global higher education, emphasizing the crucial role of customer experience and brand value—lessons that also apply to educational institutions. Analysts point...

EdTech Insight – How to Improve the Hiring Process for Disabled Candidates

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the intersection of workforce diversity and digital transformation, key innovations are reshaping the recruitment horizon, notably in the deliberate inclusion of disabled job applicants. The highlighted content from Harvard...

EdTech Insight – 3 Exercises to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, According to Research

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent Harvard Business Review article, research on enhancing emotional intelligence (EI) is highlighted, with emphasis on three core EI skills: self-awareness, self-regulation, and positive connections. Innovations...

EdTech Insight – U.S. chip curbs in Middle East just ‘business as usual,’ Ooredoo CEO says after Nvidia deal

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Ooredoo, the Qatari telecoms provider, announced a compliance partnership with Nvidia which marks the chipmaker’s inaugural large-scale push into the Middle East market. Ensuring adherence to US regulations, the collaboration involves...

EdTech Insight – Should Your Business Sell on Amazon?

by EdTechMate | Jun 26, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The influential Harvard Business School associate professor Ayelet Israeli has cast a spotlight on the critical decision faced by businesses when considering whether to sell on Amazon. Israeli’s insights emphasize a strategic approach...