Connection Helps Higher Education Leaders Address Key Challenges
400%
increase in tracked threat actors worldwide in the higher education sector.1
86%
of students globally used AI in their studies in 2024, with 54% using it weekly and nearly 25% using it daily.2
1 in 3
first-year college students do not return for their second year.3
85%
say it’s important for their campus to prioritize sustainability.4
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AI, Trends, and the Future of Higher Education
The use of AI in the classroom is accelerating, as partnerships between the American Federation of Teachers, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic solidify. From personalizing student curricula and study aids to data-driven organizational decision-making, AI is unlocking new levels of productivity and efficiency in higher education. Explore our resources to learn how AI can transform your organization and how we can help.
Creating a Policy for AI in Education
At the core of ethical AI use within education is a well-structured policy, which serves as a safeguard against potential biases in AI algorithms. When a policy is introduced prior to AI use, it ensures that AI technologies are used in ways that promote inclusivity and fairness, especially in educational settings.
Boosting Productivity with AI: Insights from Experts with Real-world Experience
Join our experts who will share with you their real-world experience on AI at work and its impact on productivity. We discuss firsthand accounts of helping our customers understand the potential of AI, identify their use cases, and share some industry insights that will help you shape your embedded AI strategy.
Embedded AI for IT Security and Networking
54% of organizations face weekly IoT attacks. Meanwhile, IoT devices spend an average of 52.8 hours under attack. Embedded AI offers essential protection by identifying and responding to risks. Learn how embedded AI can help protect your institution and students.
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1 https://www.quorumcyber.com/insights/emerging-cyber-threats-in-the-higher-education-sector-in-2025/
2 https://campustechnology.com/articles/2024/08/28/survey-86-of-students-already-use-ai-in-their-studies.aspx#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20survey%20from,at%20least%20a%20weekly%20basis.&text=For%20its%202024%20Global%20AI,a%20first%20draft%20(24%25).
3 https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/freshmen-least-most-likely-return#:~:text=In%20many%20cases%2C%201%20in,to%20school%20the%20following%20fall.
4 Inside Higher Ed, Actions and Hopes of the Sustainability-Focused Student, January, 2023
2 https://campustechnology.com/articles/2024/08/28/survey-86-of-students-already-use-ai-in-their-studies.aspx#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20survey%20from,at%20least%20a%20weekly%20basis.&text=For%20its%202024%20Global%20AI,a%20first%20draft%20(24%25).
3 https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/freshmen-least-most-likely-return#:~:text=In%20many%20cases%2C%201%20in,to%20school%20the%20following%20fall.
4 Inside Higher Ed, Actions and Hopes of the Sustainability-Focused Student, January, 2023
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