EDITOR ' S NOTE
EDITOR ' S NOTE
Rebecca Miles, Managing Editor
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. miles @ intelligentglobalmedia. com
H ello and a very warm welcome to the second edition of Intelligent Edu. tech. We are here to help educators explore the latest innovations, trends and transformative projects that are shaping the future of learning. With a core mission to highlight how technology enhances accessibility and engagement in education, we will provide expert analysis and industry perspectives to keep our readers informed and inspired.
On the front cover of our second edition, we feature Sharon Hague, President of Pearson English Language Learning. Pearson English Language Learning is dedicated to helping educators, HR professionals, test takers, learners and parents on every step of the learning journey. It works with more than 6,000 teaching experts around the world to help fast-track English language learning. Hague discusses AI in education, personalised learning and the different ways people learn across the globe. Turn to page 14.
Our Expert Column this month is by Jess Abell, our Chief Content Officer. She discusses GITEX GLOBAL, a huge technology event which takes place in Dubai each year. She delves into cybersecurity and the many aspects which will be explored at the event. Turn to page 18 to read more.
Higher education and academic institutions are consistently looking for new ways to attract academics, students and research teams to their campuses. Innovative and secure networks are not only key for talent attraction and retention but also play an essential role in supporting universities’ expansion plans. Tom Whittle, Solutions Architect – Networking at Telent, explores the topic of revolutionising campus connections. Turn to page 24.
It’ s no secret that many universities are under increasing financial pressures. Even with growing tuition fees, finance teams at universities are still finding it hard to balance quality education with financial stability. Andrew Foster, Managing Director for Public Services at North, explains how smart technology can offer a unique opportunity to enhance learning environments while delivering measurable financial returns. Turn to page 35.
We also have an Intelligent Technology section dedicated to all the latest technology developments affecting educators and a page called Project Round-Up which features news from across our regions.
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you’ d like to contribute to the publication, please do not hesitate to contact me by emailing rebecca. miles @ intelligentglobalmedia. com
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