Not Just Cheaper: Open Source as Industry Standard

There's a lack of understanding of the value of open source — even in higher education, the birthplace of so much open source output. We asked Apereo Executive Director Patrick Masson how perceptions of open source have changed over time, and why talk of "it's cheaper" is now being replaced by "it's industry standard".

Enterprises Are Giving AI Agents Cloud Access Despite Near-Universal Concerns, Survey Finds

Enterprise software teams are giving artificial intelligence agents access to cloud environments despite widespread concerns about leaked credentials, misconfigurations, and costs, according to a new survey from LocalStack.

Survey: 84% of Organizations Reported at Least One AI-Related Incident in the Past Year

Organizations are running into problems as they give artificial intelligence more control over critical business applications, according to new research from identity security firm Delinea.

Cisco Introduces Privileged Infrastructure Access for People and AI Agents

Cisco has unveiled Privileged Infrastructure Access, an approach to infrastructure administration that gives people and artificial intelligence agents temporary, task-specific permissions instead of leaving standing privileges available after their work is done.

Microsoft Intros New Protections and Controls for Sovereign Cloud

Microsoft is expanding its sovereign cloud offerings with new tools designed to give organizations tighter control over where their data resides, who can access it, and how critical systems operate, especially in light of AI becoming a bigger part of enterprise infrastructure.

IDC Survey Finds Significant Gap Between AI Spending and Measurable Financial Returns

Nearly 70% of organizations report a significant gap between artificial intelligence spending and measurable financial returns, according to a recent survey by IDC research.

AI Is Accelerating Vulnerability Discovery, Researchers Find

AI-powered vulnerability research is contributing to a sharp increase in security updates, raising concerns that IT teams could fall behind as patching demands grow, according to cybersecurity company ThreatDown.

Microsoft Expands AI Security Platform to Address Security Risks from AI Agents

Microsoft is expanding the focus of its AI-powered Project Perception security platform to address the growing concern that AI agents may have access to sensitive information and systems, yet don't always behave as expected.

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Higher education is evolving rapidly — and your technology strategy must keep pace. This curated collection delivers expert insights, forward-looking research, and practical strategies to help you strengthen IT operations, advance AI readiness, and build critical tech skills. From cybersecurity, cloud, and data trends to actionable guidance on cross-skilling and workforce development, you’ll gain the tools to drive innovation, support student success, and confidently lead what’s next.

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