Stephen Laster at Panopto: AI-Powered, Visual and Auditory-Based Video, and a Focus on the Learning Moment

We've followed Stephen Laster's career through more than two decades at organizations leading significant directions and change in technology and education markets. Here, we ask Laster for an update since taking the helm as CEO at Panopto this past May, 2025.

What I Learned Working with an OPM

At a time when higher education is being asked to do more with less, online program management partnerships can be the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving.

Why Universities Are Ransomware's Easy Target: Lessons from the 23% Surge

Academic environments face heightened risk because their collaboration-driven environments are inherently open, making them more susceptible to attack, while the high-value research data they hold makes them an especially attractive target. The question is not if this data will be targeted, but whether universities can defend it swiftly enough against increasingly AI-powered threats.

Avoid the Trap of Traditional Network Limitations

Discover how NVT Phybridge PoE innovations help colleges and universities modernize to IP without complexity or disruption, while cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80%.

OpenAI to Launch AI-Powered Jobs Platform

New Turnitin Detection Feature Helps Identify Use of AI Humanizer Tools

Microsoft, Amazon Announce New Commitments to Support Presidential AI Challenge

Google Advances AI Image Generation with Multi-Modal Capabilities

AWS, DeepBrain AI Launch AI-Generated Multimedia Content Detector

California Community Colleges Google, Partner to Provide Students with AI Skills

Gartner Forecasts Increased Spending on Desktop as a Service as Cost Optimization, Sustainability Drive Adoption

Internet2 Announces a New President and CEO to Step Up in October

Anthropic Study Tracks AI Adoption Across Countries, Industries

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