Information Technology


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Why ERP and AI Initiatives Stall at the Execution Layer: A CIO Perspective

Higher education institutions are investing heavily in ERP modernization, analytics, and AI-driven capabilities. Yet even with these investments, many are running into the same issue: turning insight into coordinated, timely action.

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The Institutional Knowledge Shift Is Reshaping Higher Ed IT

Higher education IT leaders are navigating a quiet but consequential transition: Experienced team members are retiring or leaving for private-sector roles, and the teams replacing them are smaller, newer, and often stretched thin. The result is a structural shift in how technology decisions are made, executed, and sustained.

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Campuses Ready Their Wireless Infrastructure for the Future

Universities aim to be ready to turn new technologies and practices into opportunities for innovation and ultimately, ROI on the institution's investment in wireless infrastructure.

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Microsoft Reduces Copilot Integrations in Windows 11

Microsoft is dialing back its aggressive Copilot push in Windows 11, promising a sweeping quality overhaul that puts performance and reliability ahead of AI feature expansion .

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Addressing the Cyber Skills Gap: Retention & Recruitment Secrets from Higher Education

Institutions are working to ensure the retention and recruitment of top cyber talent by continually investing in professional development, fostering collaborative work environments, and equipping teams with the latest tools available to protect and defend against threats.

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Where Are You on the Ed Tech Maturity Curve?

Ed tech maturity models can help institutions map progress and make smarter tech decisions.

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Redefining Our Careers: Two Women's Leap into Technology

IT is about more than systems, code, and networks. It's about communicating, supporting, securing, and empowering people through technology.

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September 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation" in K-12 and higher education.

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Microsoft Updates Windows 11 with Faster Recovery, Redesigned Restart Screen

Microsoft has released two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 that aim to reduce downtime and improve system recovery.

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Cisco Introduces AI-First Approach to IT Operations

At its recent Cisco Live 2025 event, Cisco announced AgenticOps, a transformative approach to IT operations that integrates advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency and collaboration across network, security, and application domains.