I still remember carrying my university ID card everywhere in my wallet
Higher Ed Solutions: Bringing the Student Experience into the Mobile Era I can still remember carrying my university student ID card in my wallet at all times. Over the course of the semester, that piece of plastic would inevitably end up bent, worn out, or hidden in the most unexpected place—usually right when I thought […]
Academic Documentation Management: Turning Crunches into Seamless Workflows
“Updating all academic documentation takes up several afternoons of my time every single term. It is deeply frustrating to balance this heavy bureaucratic burden with lesson planning, grading, and department meetings.” — Olivia · Faculty Member This is just one of the many compliance challenges that surface when coordinating, reviewing, and maintaining institutional records. Organizing […]
Higher Ed at the AI Crossroads: Intellectual Sovereignty or Tech Dependency?
In recent years, the need for Private AI for universities has shifted from a burgeoning curiosity to a critical operational necessity for academic institutions. However, this rapid growth has ushered in a silent but dangerous practice: “Shadow AI.” In fact, faculty, researchers, and administrative staff are daily users of open commercial tools to draft research papers, […]
What do you think is the biggest challenge for sustaining Open Source in 2026?
Recently, last Wednesday, I participated in a Conference with the Apereo Foundation. During this event, we discussed how Open Source shapes innovation in Higher Education. Reflecting on the discussion, I’ve realized that: 1. Open source is not just a technical choice; it is a strategic necessity for institutional sovereignty The real power of an open […]