AI Agents: The 3rd Wave of AI?
If 2023 was the year of generative AI, 2024 is shaping up to be the year of AI agents. Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Workday, HubSpot, Salesforce (as previously covered), and more have launched AI agent products into the market. Even more will follow their lead. But what exactly are AI agents, why is there so much attention […]
Workday Rising 2024: Workday Illuminate and Innovations to Watch
Workday Rising 2024 delivered a wealth of insights, showcasing the company’s commitment to product innovation with its AI-powered solutions branded as Workday Illuminate. The conference also highlighted the company’s continued development on Workday Student and its other core products. Meanwhile, Workday’s Salesforce partnership is opening new data management and analytics possibilities for Workday customers. Workday […]
[Webinar] Discover What Sets D2L and Blackboard Apart on the 2024 LMS StarChart
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Are you ready to learn what makes top learning management systems stand out in 2024? View the webinar for a deep dive into the latest LMS innovations, including why D2L and Blackboard are leading the charge. Explore the cutting-edge features driving their success and uncover why some platforms like Canvas may be struggling to keep […]
Salesforce Introduces Agentforce at Dreamforce
At this year’s Dreamforce, Salesforce introduced a game-changing AI-powered capability known as Agentforce, positioning it as the “3rd wave of AI.” Designed to enhance workforce productivity and deliver streamlined business outcomes, Agentforce integrates seamlessly across the Salesforce ecosystem, leveraging data, automation, and trusted AI. This innovation is poised to address key workforce challenges, such as […]
Untapped Potential: 3 Lesser-Known AI Use Cases in Higher Education
Is there untapped potential to use AI at your college or university? While the most well-known applications of AI in higher education include administrative functions, recruitment, admissions, student services, and teaching and learning, there are lesser-known applications that hold immense potential to transform the higher education landscape. This blog post will highlight three lesser-known use […]
7 FAQs About AI Chatbots for Colleges and Universities
When it comes to AI chatbots, colleges and universities generally fall into one of two categories: those that already have a chatbot but might not be leveraging the solution’s full capabilities, and those that are exploring the possibility of implementing a chatbot to experiment with AI, especially generative AI. With the rapidly evolving AI chatbot […]
Strategies for Successful Software Renewals in Higher Education
Do software renewals trigger feelings of dread, frustration, and stress? It’s no wonder—these crucial negotiations can significantly impact your higher education institution’s budget, operational efficiency, and technological advancements. Most institutions have great legal, procurement, and IT contract specialists who have ample skills in negotiating contracts of all kinds. However, many institutions lack the time and […]
Instructure’s Acquisition and What It Means for Higher Ed
On July 25, 2024, Instructure Holdings, Inc., the creators of the learning management system Canvas, announced it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by KKR, a global private equity firm, for an estimated $4.8 billion. With this acquisition, which is expected to close later this year, Instructure will become a privately owned company. […]
AWS IMAGINE Conference 2024: Empowering People with AI
During the recent AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders, key figures in education and technology came together to discuss cloud computing’s transformative power in higher education. This blog post explores conference themes and insights, including how colleges and universities can leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies to enhance their academic missions, improve […]
How Will the Workday and Salesforce Partnership Impact Higher Education?
In an era where data and AI are being leveraged to drive innovation in various industries, the recent partnership between Salesforce and Workday marks a significant development. Let’s explore the impact of this partnership on higher education institutions. The new collaboration aims to integrate Salesforce’s CRM and Workday’s comprehensive financial and human capital solutions suite. […]
