Digital platforms play a vital role in modern education. That makes robust and secure digital infrastructure paramount to the success of any modern education institution. Join the Center for Digital Education and Sophos for a live 30-minute webinar on November 28, 2023, at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET to explore how to strategically approach cybersecurity risks and build a more defensible and resilient digital infrastructure. You’ll Learn: The K-12...

Privacy is of the utmost importance in higher education as campus leaders not only need to assure students, faculty, alumni and others that their personal information is safe, but they also need to comply with a host of laws and regulations. What training do end users need to have to meet higher education privacy responsibilities? How do privacy mandates impact operations? What does higher education need to do to meet these mandates, including...

It makes sense that government and education communities have some of the most complex IT infrastructure needs – Delivering services to populations across campuses and jurisdictions requires sizeable systems that are highly adaptable, secure and virtually disruption-proof. The complexity of public sector systems can make a successful migration to the cloud seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Butler Community College in Kansas chang...

The Center for Digital Education is offering an Ohio Higher Education IT Leadership Summit for those working to grow their technology leadership careers. Areas to be explored include principles of managing, how to lead with the right influence, communications/collaboration strategies, problem solving tips, and ways to manage time during hectic periods. Those attending will gain an improved understanding of how to build, recruit, retain, think...

Every student deserves an education that prepares them for the future -- one that equips them with the skills they need to thrive. But how well is your education system performing for students? How well is your workforce system creating the right talent pipeline for the jobs of tomorrow? And how can data be used more effectively to inform decisions about how to best meet students’ needs? Education and workforce leaders in communities acr...

The Center for Digital Education is offering a Michigan Higher Education IT Leadership Summit for those working to grow their technology leadership careers. Areas to be explored include principles of managing, how to lead with the right influence, communications/collaboration strategies, problem solving tips, and ways to manage time during hectic periods. Those attending will gain an improved understanding of how to build, recruit, retain, thi...

Florida recently passed a record-high state budget in excess of $116 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. On September 27 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific, our team will unpack what this means for selling tech in the state and how you can get your slice of the (very large) pie. A few notable facts from the budget include: $15.3 billion in total reserve (13.2% of total budget) 70+ emerging tech opportunities $26.8 billion for K-12 education $3.7 billion...

College campuses are working to harness data analytics, artificial intelligence and other technologies to deliver personalized experiences, improve student success, optimize their operations and more. To do this, they rely on growing amounts of information – everything from financial data to demographic data to how students move around on campus and interact with different services. While this trove of information fuels improvement and i...

Sophos has released The State of Ransomware in Education 2023, an insightful report based on a survey of 3,000 frontline IT professionals – 400 from the education sector – across 14 countries. The report documents the reality of ransomware in K-12 and higher education: attack vectors are growing, as is the financial and operational burden of ransomware. Join education cybersecurity experts to unpack findings from the report and dis...

Join us for a live, virtual fireside chat with an all-star line-up of higher education IT leaders. Hosted by Brian Cohen, Vice President of the Center for Digital Education, this panel will share the challenges, emerging trends and initiatives shaping the higher education landscape. Designed for private-sector professionals, this 30-minute discussion will pinpoint opportunities, help fine-tune business strategies and validate sales and marketi...