Erin Brereton

Chicago

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Chicago writer/editor who covers business, finance, food and more

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Cloud Cost Analysis and Cloud Cost Management Tools for K-12 Schools

2 weeks ago | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Jun 12 2025 Cloud Solutions ranging from external support to cost management software can help maximize educational technology resources while optimizing spending. Schools are increasingly turning to cloud technology, evidenced by the projected growth of the K–12 cloud computing market, which is expected to reach more than $51 billion through 2028, according to Technavio.
Machine Learning Models Expedite Federal Tech Efforts

3 weeks ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Google offers a Vertex AI ML-based development platform that provides tools for testing, fine-tuning and deploying ML models, including foundational and task-specific models that are ready to use. “We expect AI to be part of the way we build our products and services,” Turner Lee says.
Colleges and Universities Offer Faculty Development for AI Use in the Classroom

1 month ago | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

This year’s three-day conference, scheduled to be held in Orlando in May, will include hallway kiosks, operated by conference committee volunteers, where participants can view how some of the tools being discussed in sessions work. Programming has also been added to accommodate the influx of presentation proposal submissions; conference organizers received nearly twice as many as in 2024. “We are introducing 10-minute lightning sessions,” Howard says.
The Growing Quishing Security Threat

1 month ago | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

May 01 2025 Security Is your district at risk of a QR code-based security compromise? Cyberthreats impacted 82% of K–12 schools in the past year and a half, with a high rate of attacks targeting human behavior among the reported approaches. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report.
Government Security Ops Detect Threats With AI Solutions

2 months ago | statetechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

New Jersey began hiring data science and engineering professionals three years ago to ensure its information is in order. “Everything is connected to the internet, from your HVAC system to all of the cameras doing security and your building automation system,” Geraghty says.
AI-Powered Teaching Assistants Can Drive Student Success

Mar 24, 2025 | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Mar 24 2025 Artificial Intelligence Generative artificial intelligence advancements help educators offer interactive, course-specific resources. Artificial intelligence-driven tutors, which generally provide answers to objective questions, have demonstrated the ability to boost academic performance. For example, in a study led by Harvard University lecturers, physics students who used AI tutors learned more than twice as much in less time than other students.
Videoconferencing Is Critical for Federal Engagement and Teamwork

Feb 11, 2025 | fedtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Skip to main content New research from CDW can help you build on your success and take the next step.
Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

Feb 7, 2025 | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Skip to main content New research from CDW can help you build on your success and take the next step.
With Cloud Storage Solutions, Law Enforcement Agencies Recall Vital Data Upon Demand

Feb 3, 2025 | statetechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Feb 03 2025 Cloud Cloud computing supports public safety compliance and recovery requirements. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has brought on more than 400 body-worn cameras and installed 250 Getac cameras in vehicles, and they all generate a significant amount of data. When it pertains to a legal matter, this data may need to be retained indefinitely.
How Wi-Fi 7 Can Facilitate Government Operations

Jan 6, 2025 | fedtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Jan 06 2025 Networking The latest wireless technology standard provides opportunities for enhanced data use and communication. Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices.