Al Blake stories
Al Blake explores the interplay between technology, education, and data management, offering insights into how digital tools must complement traditional cognitive skills to enhance learning and decision-making.
His stories delve into current challenges and developments in data governance, cloud adoption, and the Internet of Things, highlighting the balance between innovation and regulation. Readers can gain a nuanced understanding of how emerging technologies impact public sector organizations and educational institutions.
Data leaders should balance governance and innovation: Qlik
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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data protection
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
New research shows public sector organisations value data, but governance and compliance are taking over as the primary responsibilities of data leaders.
Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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personal computing devices
Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
Standards, regulation, and accountability are required to avoid IoT Armageddon
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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ddos
As the number of devices connected to the net increases exponentially, there is a significant aggregated risk to overall network integrity.
Blackboard provides a roadmap to the cloud for higher education
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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ovum
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higher education
Blackboard has announced a transition plan at its recent Teaching and Learning Conference in Sydney to help institutions move to cloud-based services.
The perceived risks of cloud depend on where you are standing
Fri, 13th May 2016
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Adoption of cloud services by government agencies is steadily increasing, albeit at a slower rate than in other sectors.