{ "contentType": "blog", "site": "americas", "count": 33, "items": [ { "data": { "bannerImage": "https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2Ffb3ccc876dd442c6ae31d776377e35db%2F97e57af360d647fc924f223c66b190a6", "content": "At the 2026 EKBN Forum, our Managing Director Trish Martin led a session called Making Sense of AI Together. The focus was not the latest AI tools or a roadmap for adoption. Instead, it explored something many institutions are realizing is harder than the technology itself: making sense of AI together, fast enough and responsibly enough to act. Over the past year, Monstarlab has worked closely with higher education institutions navigating this shift through product design partnerships, digital modernization efforts, ...", "publishedDate": 1773183600000, "seo": { "description": "At the 2026 EKBN Forum, our Managing Director Trish Martin led a session called Making Sense of AI Together. 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This is precisely why the Stripe Partner Ecosystem exists.This ecosystem is a global network of agencies, developers, and technology providers officially recognized by Stripe for their proven ability to help businesses build and grow. 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To meet these high expectations, universities are increasingly turning to digital transformation.This guide explores how your university can leverage student experience platform consulting to improve student outcomes and overall campus life. 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Gone are the days of purely paper-based processes and siloed campus services. Today, modern universities are embracing digital transformation to deliver better student experiences, streamline their operations, and improve learning outcomes. 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