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...

EdTech Insight – Exploring Generative AI: A Hands-on Course on Prompt Engineering for non-tech students – Part 2

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

Executive Summary and Main Points Innovative use of generative AI in higher education by students of the ‘Prompt Engineering’ course at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) reflects growing trends in digital transformation and creative integration of AI into...

EdTech Insight – Use budget management and forecasting to bring your FinOps practice into the era of AI

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent focus on cloud cost management reveals the growing complexity and dynamic nature of digital transformation in sectors such as higher education. Innovations highlighted include the application of FinOps best...

EdTech Insight – External Data Sharing With Microsoft Fabric

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The introduction of Microsoft Fabric’s external data sharing feature is a significant advancement in the realm of secure cross-tenant data collaboration. Utilizing OneLake shortcuts, organizations can provide read-only access to their...

EdTech Insight – Tesla has downsized by at least 14% this year after Elon Musk said layoffs would exceed 10%

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent development in the technology sector, Elon Musk, Chief Technology Officer of X and CEO of Tesla, has announced significant workforce reductions at Tesla, largely due to financial pressures and strategic reorganization....

EdTech Insight – Modernize manufacturing IT to maximize business value on Microsoft Cloud

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The rapid evolution of IT infrastructure within the manufacturing sector underscores a strategic shift towards leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Key trends driving this...

EdTech Insight – Leveraging Microsoft AI: A game changer for manufacturing

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent advances in edge computing within manufacturing environments underscore a pivotal shift towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into plant operations. While the manufacturing edge traditionally involves a diversity of...

EdTech Insight – Task-specific GenAI copilots boost shopfloor productivity with Microsoft AI

by EdTechMate | Jun 21, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent innovations integrating specialized AI assistants into the manufacturing industry showcase a transformative approach for shopfloor operations. These advanced Microsoft AI copilots, offered in collaboration with Tata Consultancy...