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Integrated Storage Solutions Reduce Silos for Higher Ed Researchers

Universities bring the sciences to life with large-scale data solutions that streamline analysis.

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Higher Education Turns to Data Analytics to Bolster Student Success

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Software

Colleges Innovate to Support At-Risk Students, Inside and Outside the Classroom

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Review: Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard

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Colleges Secure the IoT With Proactive Solutions and Strategies

Security

4 Steps to Stronger Passwords in Higher Education

Cloud

CDW Tech Talk: Leveraging Technology to Keep Teachers and Students Connected

Classroom

Delivering Quality Online Learning Experiences to Rural Students

Security

Aruba ClearPass Helps Colleges Navigate the IoT Threat Landscape

Security

The Checklist for Avoiding Zero-Day Exploits

Cloud

Extreme Networks Explains Cloud-Driven Networking for Higher Ed

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The College Transparency Act: What Are Future Use Cases of Student Data?

Groups express concerns over how the legislation wil
Montcalm Community College Is Improving Online Learning UX

In an upcoming Tech Talk, college leaders will discu
Higher Education's Foundations for a Strong Future

Across the education landscape, universities and col
CDW Acquires Focal Point Data Risk

The acquisition expands CDW’s ability to help its cu
What Does the Future of Ed Tech Look Like?

A specialized edition of an annual report from EDUCA
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Spur Digital Transformation for HBCUs

Historically Black colleges and universities may rec
Probabilistic Computers: A New Type of Computing

Much easier to build and operate, probabilistic comp
Department of Homeland Security Awards $2.8M to Minority-Serving Colleges for STEM

The agency is allocating funding to equalize opportu

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Next-Generation Firewall and IPSs Offer Proactive Protection for Higher Ed Networks

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Next-Generation Firewall and IPSs Offer Proactive Protection for Higher Ed Networks

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Cloud

IaaS Extends Agility and Scale to Colleges’ Core IT Functions

Infrastructure as a Service increases flexibility and resilience for forward-looking higher education institutions.

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Cloud

How Higher Ed Can Streamline Identity Management

ET-Cloud Ready

Cloud

What It Takes to Secure the Cloud

Melissa Woo brings broad experience and an exacting vision to Michigan State University.

Cloud

Q&A: A CIO's Journey from Science Lab to IT Leadership

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CDW Tech Talk: Leveraging Technology to Keep Teachers and Students Connected

When the pandemic hit, community college leaders scrambled to find technology solutions that support remote learning. In this excerpt from a recent CDW Tech Talk webcast, learn how IT leaders and educators at Montcalm Community College found innovative ways to prevent academic disruption.
EDUCAUSE 2020: COVID-19 as a Catalyst for Innovation in Higher Education

As higher education institutions have worked to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic — including lockdown restrictions, financial pressures and the need to deliver online instruction — many have found a silver lining of innovation. In a conversation with EdTech, three experts say the pandemic has provided a new perspective on long-time challenges and, in many cases, spurred creative solutions.
EDUCAUSE 2020: Ohio Consortium Builds a Cross-Industry Cybersecurity Defense

The Northeast Ohio CyberConsortium, launched in 2015 by Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic, has grown into a multimember, multi-industry information security analysis organization. In addition to sharing threat intelligence, members engage in peer-to-peer education and support and are developing a pipeline of new cybersecurity talent. The consortium also creates opportunities for members to share resources and leverage IT spending.
EDUCAUSE 2020: Cisco Webex Classrooms Integrate the Online Experience

As higher education has shifted among remote, in-person and hybrid learning experiences this year, many leaders believe flexible learning environments are here to stay. To that end, Cisco this fall debuted Webex Classrooms, a collaboration platform that can provide learning management system functionality or integrate with an existing LMS. To facilitate on-campus learning, Cisco's DNA Spaces uses network-based location analytics to provide insight into networked devices for a variety of use cases.
EDUCAUSE 2020: How Automation Can Help Universities Balance Security and Privacy

On many campuses, openness and independence are among the traditional cornerstones of academic freedom. Yet in the technology-driven environments of today's colleges, particularly at research-intensive institutions, IT leaders must strive to balance that openness with the need to keep data secure. Similarly, colleges must achieve a balance between the emphasis on data-driven instruction and decision-making and the imperative to protect privacy. Automated tools are making it easier to address both aims, even as colleges dramatically scale the amount of data they process.

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