I work almost exclusively with technology leaders at top research universities and they never cease to amaze me. Higher ed CIOs see into the future, making decisions that won’t outdate themselves in a year, or even 10 years. And, although these CIOs and CTOs serve large universities, their strategies can be scaled to any size institution. Below is a list of five specific trends I’ve observed in the university technology world. AI features prominently in this list, but it’s the strategic use of AI in various capacities that CIOs believe will have the greatest impact to keep their universities running smoothly, their research capabilities growing and their students learning to the best of their abilities.
