Erin Brereton

Chicago

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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

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Articles

The Growing Quishing Security Threat

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month ago | 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.
How Wi-Fi 7 Can Facilitate State and Local Government Operations

Jan 2, 2025 | statetechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Jan 02 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 up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices.
College IT Apprenticeships Provide Actionable Learning Experiences

Nov 26, 2024 | edtechmagazine.com | Erin Brereton

Nov 24 2024 Management Labs and simulations combined with workplace experience are helping colleges and universities provide next-level learning. Following the successful launch of a healthcare apprenticeship program in 2019, the Colorado Community College System — which comprises 13 independently accredited institutions — began to consider what other industries might benefit from a similar initiative.
How Small and Rural Cities Can Boost Grant Funding

Nov 22, 2024 | benton.org | Erin Brereton

To take full advantage of online local government services, healthcare and other resources, residents need robust connectivity capabilities—which still aren’t available in some areas of the U.S. An established fiber backbone can enable a fast, reliable connection; yet while 91 percent of state and local leaders said their agencies would benefit from modernizing IT infrastructure in a recent EY survey, only 40 percent identified it as a top priority.