Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

CNI 2035 Scenarios: AI-Influenced Futures in the Research Environment

Mon, 06 May 2024 18:10:45 Z

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) have chosen to apply scenario planning to imagine a future influenced by artificial intelligence (AI) and to explore the range of uncertainty associated with AI in the research and knowledge ecosystem.

Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:48:59 Z

The AI Index is an independent initiative at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), led by the AI Index Steering Committee, an interdisciplinary group of experts from across academia and industry.

After the Pivot: Strategic Evolution of Online Education in the Research University

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:37:53 Z

This discussion paper was designed as a resource to assist academic leadership in Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions in evaluating strategic decisions related to the future role of online learning activities at their universities.

Machine Learning’s Growing Role in Research

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:57:47 Z

This study explores the practices IT departments are utilizing to support faculty and researchers at their institutions who are exploring how machine learning can improve their research.

EDUCAUSE Comments: Broadband Infrastructure and Student Access

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:09:44 Z

Twenty-nine (29) higher education associations and organizations joined EDUCAUSE on June 5, 2020, in sending a letter to Congress on significant broadband issues for higher education.

Higher Education’s 2020 Trend Watch & Top 10 Strategic Technologies

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:51:07 Z

The 2020 Trend Watch and Top 10 Strategic Technologies report focuses on those trends, technologies, and practices that are going to be most influential and receive the most attention from IT leaders as they face shifting higher ed, social, political, and technological landscapes in the year ahead. A focus on security and privacy, student success, and the promises and pitfalls of data will exert a great deal of influence on IT strategy in 2020. And IT leaders will be concentrating their attention on technologies and practices that enrich student experiences and success and advance their institution’s capabilities in safely and systematically using data resources.

Competitive or Complementary? A Conversation on 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Technologies

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:15:32 Z

Join a conversation with experts demystifying cellular 5G space and next-generation Wi-Fi.

Higher Education’s 2019 Trend Watch & Top 10 Strategic Technologies

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:18:18 Z

This research examines technological investments institutions will spend the most time implementing, planning, and tracking in 2019, as well as the related trends that could influence institutional IT strategy.

2018 ACUHO-I State of ResNet Report

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:56:57 Z

This research, which includes data from over 312 higher education institutions, is designed to help administrators and business officers address such issues as the unprecedented growth in bandwidth and connectivity demands, budget restrictions, policy considerations, staffing, and support.

Higher Education's 2018 Trend Watch and Top 10 Strategic Technologies

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:17:30 Z

This report focuses on the widespread trends and emerging technologies influencing higher education institutions.

Higher Education's Top 10 Strategic Technologies and Trends for 2018

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:00:11 Z

The technologies and trends report provides a snapshot of the relatively new technological investments colleges and universities will be spending the most time implementing, planning, and tracking in 2018, and summarizes the influence of related trends on institutional IT strategy.

Blockchain in Education

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:03:24 Z

This report introduces the fundamental principles of the Blockchain focusing on its potential for the education sector.

2017 Trends and Technologies: Infrastructure and Operations

Tue, 09 May 2017 15:58:27 Z

This report covers the 17 technologies and 11 trends included in the infrastructure and operations domain.

7 Things You Should Know About Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:25:15 Z

The term artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that undertake tasks usually thought to require human cognitive processes and decision-making capabilities.

Data Almanac by Topic: The 2017 Top 10 Strategic Technologies

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:53:46 Z

The EDUCAUSE 2017 Top 10 Strategic Technology lists reflect the level of attention that the higher education technology community is giving to various existing and emerging technologies. Based on survey responses, EDUCAUSE has identified the top 10 strategic technologies for higher education.

7 Things You Should Know About Affective Computing

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:44:25 Z

The term affective computing refers to IT systems and devices designed to discern human emotions, respond to the user on the basis of what they perceive, and, in some cases, represent human emotion to users.

Activity Streams: ECAR-WG Technology Spotlight

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:47:25 Z

Mesh Networks: ECAR-WG Technology Spotlight

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:06:09 Z

A mesh network is a network topology in which each point (or “node”) of the network is connected to every other node. Conventional networks, by contrast, employ a star or “hub and spoke” model in which each node of the network is connected to a central point, such as a router or a switch. In a mesh network, the connections between nodes in a mesh network can be wired, but more commonly they are wireless.

2016 Horizon Report

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:00:09 Z

Produced by ELI and NMC each year, the Horizon Report describes six areas of emerging technology that will have significant impact on higher education and creative expression over the next one to five years.

Unified Communications in Higher Education: Responding to New Risks

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:38:11 Z

New unified communications (UC) capabilities and the increased desire for richer collaboration experiences have led to a fundamental shift in the technology we use for communication.