Technology is shaping the future of higher education–there’s no denying it. Edtech touches every component of campus life, creating an IT infrastructure that rivals that of an enterprise.
Much like the CIO of a sprawling tech company, the CIO of a higher education institution is tasked with the same to-do list–maintaining and supporting each department’s technology needs, meeting industry regulations and compliance standards, etc.
However, where these two CIOs diverge lies in the wrangling of shadow IT.
Next page: What is shadow IT and how can IT teams meet its challenges?
Florian SchultzFlorian Schultz is the Global Education Lead for <a href=”https://www.softwareone.com/en-us/academic” target=”_blank”>SoftwareONE</a>.
Latest posts by eSchool Media Contributors (see all) - Stop trying to AI-proof your assignments - September 25, 2026
- Using student housing to sharpen your retention strategy - September 23, 2026
- Preparing with confidence: Reflections on the dissertation proposal defense - September 18, 2026
Florian Schultz
Florian Schultz is the Global Education Lead for <a href=”https://www.softwareone.com/en-us/academic” target=”_blank”>SoftwareONE</a>.
Latest posts by eSchool Media Contributors (see all)
- Stop trying to AI-proof your assignments - September 25, 2026
- Using student housing to sharpen your retention strategy - September 23, 2026
- Preparing with confidence: Reflections on the dissertation proposal defense - September 18, 2026