More education institutions face cyberattacks, report shows

Of these, nearly half (47%) faced unplanned expenses because of the attacks, including compliances fines, changes in leadership and lawsuits, according to the report from Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider. The most common attacks in the last 12 months were phishing, user account compromise and ransomware or other malware attacks, according to the report. The organisation…

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10 Ways GPS and RFID Improve Safety

With Higher Education GPS, RFID-based bus tracking in College Bus Management Systems navigating the complexities of student transportation, safety is revolutionized and parental concerns are dispelled. Many higher eds use hundreds of buses every day to transport students, but very few use GPS technology to make sure that students are safe and that routes are…

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CRM for Higher Education: From Application to Graduation

Introduction As an example, 85% of students are more likely to enroll in institutions that provide them with individualized communication during the admissions process. An effective CRM is essential for admissions committee members. It does more than just handle applications; it guides students from their initial inquiry to graduation, increasing retention by 30%. We’ll look…

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California Legislators Pass Tuition-Free Community College Bachelor’s Degree Bill

Legislation designed to ease the financial burdens of Californians seeking four-year degrees has passed both chambers of the state legislature. AB 2093 would allow low-income students pursuing a bachelor’s degrees at any California community college tuition free. Two-year degree seekers are already eligible for such fee waivers through the California Promise Program. Miguel SantiagoThe bill, introduced…

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How AI Is Affecting Data Center Power Consumption

  Data Center Power: AI and Other Computing’s Impact But AI isn’t the only place to point fingers: Data-driven processes are also on the rise, pulling information from throughout campus data centers and IT systems. “As we’re collecting more data from the multitudes of systems, it’s increasingly straining them,” says Kathe Pelletier, senior director of…

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Convera links up with Ascent One to help agents with cross-border payments

The deal has seen Convera’s “embedded payments solution” integrated into the system of the agent management platform Ascent One, giving education agents and international students “a seamless online payment experience”, the company said. The partnership, announced last week (August 22), embeds Convera’s international tuition payment platform GlobalPay for Students into institutions’ websites and management systems,…

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