Higher education stories - Page 7
CommScope announces AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions launch
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
CommScope has unveiled its AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions, aimed at optimising enterprise networks with innovative features from RUCKUS Networks.
Proto appoints Todd Bouman as CEO amid rapid expansion
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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samsung
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hp
Todd Bouman has been named CEO of Proto, succeeding founder David Nussbaum, as the firm looks to revolutionise hologram and spatial computing technologies.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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saas
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higher education
Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.
Nottingham University partners with Explorance to analyse data
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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financial systems
The University of Nottingham has teamed up with Explorance MLY to enhance student survey data analysis, aiming to elevate educational outcomes and satisfaction.
UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.
Heriot-Watt adopts AI for analysing student feedback
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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higher education
Heriot-Watt University has adopted AI tool Explorance MLY to enhance the analysis of feedback from its 27,000 students across multiple campuses.
University of Manchester strengthens cybersecurity measures
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The University of Manchester has adopted Tanium's XEM platform to enhance cybersecurity following a major data breach, gaining control over 40,000 endpoints.
D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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ai
D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.
Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.
D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini ranking for teaching, learning
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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ai
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higher education
D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini Group's 2024 StarChart, leading in innovation and user-friendly designs for learning management systems.
University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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education, learning & training
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higher education
As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.
Shure unveils ShureCloud for unified device management
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
Shure launches ShureCloud, a cloud-enabled platform for centralised management of its AV devices and software, offering real-time remote control and updates.
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
UWE Bristol adopts Explorance MLY to analyse student feedback
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ai
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higher education
UWE Bristol has embraced AI by adopting Explorance MLY to efficiently analyse student feedback from various surveys, aiming to enhance outcomes and responsiveness.
Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.
Acquirz appoints George Gallot as new Group Account Director
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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higher education
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sme
Cheltenham's Acquirz appoints George Gallot as Group Account Director amid record 200% growth, enhancing their leading B2B data and email marketing services.
Hyland pioneers AI updates for increased efficiency & automation
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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ecm
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martech
Hyland, global content solutions leader, introduces Hyland Experience Automate (Hx Automate), a pioneering service from its next-gen Hyland Experience (Hx) platform, aiming to revolutionise AI application in business management.
AI & student feedback focus at London education conference
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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apm
The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.
IWD 2024: You don't need to be a techie to work in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace
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higher education
Underrepresentation persists in the tech sector, with alternative, non-techie routes into the industry being key for greater female inclusion, as per PWC survey.