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See the Big Picture, but Keep an Eye on the Small Moments

In higher education, users’ interactions with campus IT add up to a complete experience.

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VR Tracking Is Evolving Quickly and Becoming More Appealing for Colleges

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To Better Protect Student Data, Know the Difference Between Security and Privacy

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Virtual Reality Advances Bring New Possibilities to Higher Education

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Telepresence Tools Help Colleges and Communities Pursue Rich Partnerships

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IT Trends to Watch as Higher Education Moves into a New Decade

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Adobe Fosters Creative Digital Literacy for Students in All Majors

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M365 Delivers User Tools and Security Features Designed for Higher Education

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Q&A: UC San Diego CIO Vince Kellen Offers Advice on Building a Winning IT Culture

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To Make the Most of Classroom Design, Keep Things Flexible

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5 Things to Know About Software-Defined Networking

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How to Simplify Resource Management in Higher Education with Azure Tags

Control cloud costs with the right naming strategy and consistent application.

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SQL Server 2008’s End of Life Opens New Role for Database as a Service

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EDUCAUSE 2019: Tips for a Cloud Implementation in Higher Education

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Best Practices for Cloud-Based Data Backup in Higher Education

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Why Ottawa University Built a State-of-the-Art Esports Arena

While other campuses may have a room with a dozen computers set aside for esports, Ottawa University, located in Ottawa, Kan., provides its esports team with a fully outfitted arena in its Larry D. Peters Auditorium. The university set up the stadium with a state-of-the-art video production system and broadcasting capabilities, in addition to stocking it with computer power through a build-out with Horizon AVL and CDW.
How IT Changed the Game for Oregon State University Athletics
Colleges Make Ideal Partners for Smart City Initiatives

Local governments and higher education institutions provide similar services to their communities, including parking, transportation, public safety, facilities management and wayfinding aids. That's one reason that cities and colleges are partnering to develop and test smart city technologies — networking, Internet of Things devices and data analytics — that make these services safer and more efficient.
What Does Higher Education Digital Transformation Look Like?

University IT leaders may be used to the process of IT upgrades, both large and small. However, digital transformation initiatives are forcing universities to expand their thinking around technology integrations on campus. We spoke with experts to understand just what constitutes a digital transformation and what it means for university stakeholders.
EDUCAUSE 2019: Universities Build High-Density Wi-Fi Networks to Streamline Student Services

Students, faculty and staff are dependent on strong, reliable campus network connections, which means IT leaders will need to have an infrastructure that can support large numbers of users at any given time. See how Butler University upgraded its Wi-Fi to mitigate bottlenecks in high-traffic areas on campus.

To stay up to date on all of the news and ideas coming out of EDUCAUSE, follow EdTech's coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2019 conference hub.

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