White Papers

Higher education white papers and case studies from our sponsors. Click a title to read more or download.


From Calls to Clicks: How the University of Houston Transformed Student Support with AI-Powered Efficiency

See how the University of Houston's virtual assistant, Shasta, handled more than 9,000 conversations in its first semester, an 82% resolution rate, and a 28% drop in financial aid call volume, freeing staff for the support only they can give.


AI in Higher Ed: Stop Asking “If,” Start Asking “How”

Debunk the biggest AI myths in higher ed and walks through a vendor evaluation framework, with Carnegie Mellon University sharing how it turned AI into a strategic advantage for staff and students alike.


Better Data Management for AI, Cyber Resilience, and Budget Control

A consumption-based approach to storage turns unpredictable capital spending into a controllable operating cost — while making campus data safer, more governed, and AI-ready. Download this playbook today to learn more!


From Complexity to Clarity: Securing Cloud Environments in Higher Education

The proliferation of AI and cloud-native tools alongside ‘shadow’ cloud deployments bring the importance of unified visibility and context clearly into focus. Download to learn more!


2026 Attack Landscape Report: How Threat Actors Tailor Tactics to Their Targets

Data from nearly 800K attacks shows how threat actors exploit trusted relationships and workflows to make malicious activity indistinguishable from routine business. Download this report to learn mroe!


Secure, Scalable AI in Action: Lessons from Texas A&M

Through insights from Texas A&M IT and security leaders, this article explores the importance of visibility, cloud-native security, open-source governance, and embedding cybersecurity from the start—offering practical lessons for organizations looking to adopt AI without compromising security.


AI Threat Readiness Playbook

Download this playbook for actionable recommendations, maturity milestones, operational metrics, and a readiness checklist to help organizations build resilience against increasingly autonomous and AI-enabled attacks.


The Cloud Security Workflow Guide for Education

Download this step-by-step guide to establishing a cloud security workflow that enables a secure foundation to support education missions!