education technology

Microsoft's recent announcement to discontinue Windows 11 SE marks a significant shift in its strategy within the educational technology sector. Introduced in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a streamlined, cloud-centric operating system tailored for low-cost educational devices, positioning...

The sound of a closing door echoes across Microsoft’s educational strategy today as the company formally ends support for Windows 11 SE, its ambitious but ultimately short-lived competitor to ChromeOS. Two years after its high-profile launch, Windows 11 SE finds itself relegated to the footnotes...

Microsoft's move to discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system meant to challenge Chrome OS, underscores a pivotal shift in the company's client OS strategy—signaling a quiet withdrawal from a high-stakes battle that began just a few short years ago. The announcement that...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements aim to enhance educational experiences through innovative AI integrations and system...

Just over three years after its understated arrival in late 2021, Microsoft’s effort to challenge the dominance of Chromebooks in classrooms—Windows 11 SE—has come to a definitive end. This chapter in Microsoft’s long quest to engineer a worthy Chrome OS alternative is closing not with a bang...

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined operating system designed to compete with Google's Chrome OS in the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will officially end in October 2026, marking the conclusion of Microsoft's latest endeavor to capture the...

At the heart of Microsoft’s innovation engine is a continual reimagining of how artificial intelligence can augment day-to-day productivity—not just in the data center or in the cloud, but right on the devices where learning and work happen. Nowhere is this vision clearer than in the integration...

Just under four years after its understated debut, the chapter of Windows 11 SE—the edition crafted by Microsoft for low-cost PCs and the education sector—is closing, leaving teachers, IT admins, and the broader technology community to reflect on a pivotal experiment that never quite found its...

Just a few years after its ambitious debut, Microsoft’s experiment to wrest the education device market from Google—Windows 11 SE—is coming to an abrupt end. Launched in late 2021 as a stripped-down, classroom-focused edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE was billed as Microsoft’s strongest bid...

Remote learning has become a mainstay of contemporary education, transforming from an emergency solution into an integral, daily component of how students learn, collaborate, and prepare for their futures. As the landscape of learning continues to evolve, technology serves as the backbone...

The promise of agentic AI in higher education is no longer a distant aspiration—it’s rapidly becoming a transformative force for universities, students, and educators worldwide. Spearheaded by companies such as Microsoft, the latest wave of AI innovation hinges not just on smarter algorithms...

As Microsoft Windows 10 approaches its official end of support on October 14, 2025, the education sector in New Zealand—and indeed across the globe—faces a pivotal moment demanding urgent action, careful planning, and critical analysis. The Ministry of Education's recent announcement underscores...

As the fiscal year 2025 drew to a close, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in enterprise and public sector organizations underwent a dramatic shift—a transformation not just fueled by fresh technologies, but by a deeper, AI-first strategic mindset. At the heart of this...

As enterprises continue their digital transformation and rely more heavily on cloud-native IT management models, network bandwidth has emerged as one of the most significant—and expensive—pain points for IT departments. In environments where devices have traditionally downloaded Windows updates...

The HP ProBook x360 11 G6 Education Edition (EE) is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop designed to meet the rigorous demands of educational environments. Its robust build, flexible design, and solid performance make it a compelling choice for students and educators alike. Design and Build Quality Crafted...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of higher education at a rapid pace, prompting institutions worldwide to rethink their strategies for integrating AI-driven tools and fostering responsible usage among students and faculty. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Carleton...

Microsoft’s Copilot initiative has rapidly emerged as a focal point for AI development across the company’s product portfolio, from its signature Windows integration to specialized productivity tools aimed at businesses and creators. But as generative AI’s reach expands, Microsoft appears poised...

Immersive Reader has emerged as a transformative feature within Microsoft Edge, offering users a powerful set of tools to enhance reading comprehension, accessibility, and focus when consuming digital content. Originally pioneered in Microsoft’s Education products, Immersive Reader has become an...

The Indian laptop market has witnessed a significant milestone with the launch of the Asus Vivobook 14 (model X1407QA), an AI-powered device aimed at redefining what users can expect from everyday portable computing. Positioned as a performance-driven yet accessible option, the Vivobook 14...

As the back-to-school season draws near, students and parents alike find themselves scrutinizing not just backpacks and textbooks, but the vital digital tools that can make or break an academic year. In an era where hybrid and remote learning environments are as common as traditional classrooms...