SmartClassroom :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006

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News & Product Updates

Blackboard Sues Rival Alleging Patent Infringement

Blackboard Inc. has sued Desire2Learn Inc., accusing it of infringing on its recently awarded patent, “Internet Based Education Support System and Methods.” That patent was granted on the January 17, 2006. Blackboard is seeking an undisclosed amount of damages and royalty payments...

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AICC PENS Plugfest Scheduled for September 19-20

The AICC (Aviation Industry CBT Committee) PENS (Package Exchange Notification Services) Plugfest is scheduled for September 19-20, 2006, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. PENS allows non-technical authors to contribute to eLearning systems to automate and integrate the flow of their “learner-ready” content between AICC, ADL SCORM, and other standards-based systems...

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U. of Chicago Forms Research Center for Financial Math

The University of Chicago said it would open a new research center for the advanced study of mathematics in the world of finance. The school said the center, a collaboration between its departments of mathematics, economics, and statistics, will be the first of its kind among leading universities.

The Research Center for Financial Mathematics will host workshops, lectures, and conferences on campus. Noteworthy researchers and financial industry executives will be invited to speak. The new center will be administered by Niels Nygaard, professor of mathematics and director of the university’s financial mathematics program, along with a scientific committee with economics professor Lars P. Hansen, assistant professor of mathematics Roger Lee, and professor of mathematics Per Mykland...

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    Registration Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education: Thriving in the Age of AI

    Tech Tactics in Education has officially opened registration for its May 7 virtual conference on "Thriving in the Age of AI." The annual event, brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, offers hands-on learning and interactive discussions on the most critical technology issues and practices across K–12 and higher education.

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    Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz

    Google has announced it will acquire cloud security startup Wiz. If completed, the acquisition — an all-cash deal valued at $32 billion — would mark the largest in Google's history.

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    Study: Data Privacy a Top Concern as Orgs Scale Up AI Agents

    As organizations race to integrate AI agents into their cloud operations and business workflows, they face a crucial reality: while enthusiasm is high, major adoption barriers remain, according to a new Cloudera report. Chief among them is the challenge of safeguarding sensitive data.

  • From the Kuali Days 2025 Conference: A CEO's View of Planning for AI

    How can a company serving higher education navigate the changes AI brings to ed tech? What will customers expect? CT talks with Kuali CEO Joel Dehlin, who shared his company's AI strategies with attendees at Kuali Days 2025 in Anaheim.