EdTech Insight – The state of GCC banking: An exceptional operating environment

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

Executive Summary and Main Points The global banking sector demonstrated robust performance in 2023, achieving its highest return on tangible equity since 2008 at 13% and witnessing a Tier 1 ratio peak in ten years. However, challenges persist post-pandemic,...

EdTech Insight – The future of Microsoft Teams in VDI

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Microsoft Teams has initiated a public preview of an innovative optimization architecture designed for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), aiming to enhance parity between virtual and physical desktop experiences. This new...

EdTech Insight – フェロビアル、AIを変革の中心に据える

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The technology division of the multinational transportation and mobility company Ferrovial has established a Digital Hub and a Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI CoE) to deploy technical expertise, ideas, and...

EdTech Insight – SecureIT Preview: How We Think About Event Content

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The current landscape of international education and technology is increasingly shaped by the interaction between cybersecurity and digital transformation. The SecureIT event in New York exemplifies a proactive approach to these...

EdTech Insight – Bitcoin bounces above $62,000, Solana leads cryptocurrencies higher

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The global higher education sector is closely monitoring the financial market influences on digital assets, exemplified by the recent volatility in cryptocurrency values including Bitcoin’s drop under $60,000 and subsequent...

EdTech Insight – Waymo opens robotaxi service to all San Francisco users

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The deployment of Waymo’s robotaxis in San Francisco signifies a notable progression in autonomous vehicle integration within urban transportation networks. This launch parallels prior rollouts in Phoenix and limited operations...

EdTech Insight – Extensive AI use makes employees lonely, nervous

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent study highlighted by the Harvard Business Review, artificial intelligence’s integration into workplace functions has shown a paradoxical effect of increasing operational efficiency while inadvertently...

EdTech Insight – ON DEMAND | SharePoint in-depth: Learning content

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent advancements in SharePoint, as demonstrated at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, reveal significant innovation and momentum within the space of digital content management and collaborative tools in the global higher...

EdTech Insight – Nvidia’s half-a-trillion dollar wipeout leaves global chip stocks volatile

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent fluctuations in semiconductor stock values, notably the volatile trading of Nvidia shares, have captivated global markets. Nvidia’s swift rebound after a significant drop illustrates the high unpredictability within the...

EdTech Insight – Dual-region deployments using Secure Virtual WAN Hub with Routing-Intent without Global Reach

by EdTechMate | Jun 25, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The article focuses on the best practices for configuring dual-region deployments in Azure, specifically utilizing the Azure VMware Solution in combination with Azure Secure Virtual WAN with Routing Intent, without necessitating...