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Lauren Baines
Director of Content
As Director of Content for SHI and managing editor for the Resource Hub, Lauren leads SHI’s content strategy and messaging development for marketing assets, including all of the content on this site. She has written millions of words for SHI and has completely worn out 4.5 letters on her keyboard so far (S, D, F, N, and half of M), but her replacement keyboard continues to sit on the floor next to her desk for another day. Lauren has been with SHI since 2007.
Recent Content by Lauren Baines
Could public sector grant funding unlock your dream project sooner?:
The SHI Grants Support Program provides public sector organizations with complimentary grant services to finance your dream initiatives.
February 20, 2026
Discover how SHI’s Grants Support Program helps public sector organizations fund their dream technology projects.
Innovation Heroes: Why physical AI can’t ship fast and iterate:
Everyone’s talking about AI that writes code and answers questions. But what happens when AI has to operate in the physical world?
February 19, 2026
What happens when AI has to operate in the physical world — where mistakes have real consequences?
Are you attending 2026’s top tech conferences? Let’s connect!:
SHI will be at all of these events this year. We'd love to chat about how we can help you solve what's next.
January 7, 2026
To help you prioritize your event schedule this year, we’ve compiled a list of the top tech conferences in 2026.
3 strategic AI frameworks to move from experiment to execution:
How to build AI infrastructure, establish secure governance, and prove value to your stakeholders.
October 21, 2025
It’s time to be bold and bring your AI vision from experiment to execution — and prove its value.
5 strategic imperatives for cybersecurity and AI success in 2025:
What should resilient organizations do now to address the accelerating threat landscape while remaining mindful of looming new challenges like quantum computing?
June 25, 2025
Explore cybersecurity and AI strategies to safeguard your organization against today’s perfect cyber storm.
If you’re not piloting AI PCs today, you’re falling behind:
With Windows 10 going end of support on October 14, 2025, now is the time to reinvest in your team.
August 14, 2024
And with Windows 10 going end of support on October 14, 2025, now is the time to reinvest in your team.
IT sustainability is your best competitive advantage. Here’s why:
SHI's executive report reveals that sustainability isn’t just the ethical path; it’s the profitable one.
January 22, 2024
SHI's executive report reveals that sustainability isn’t just the ethical path; it’s the profitable one.
Get your Windows 11 upgrade budget priorities in order now:
Even if Microsoft’s newest OS doesn’t cost you a penny, you still need to have a solid plan in place
October 11, 2023
Even if Microsoft’s newest OS doesn’t cost you a penny, you still need to have a solid plan in place.
What will future classrooms look like? Extended reality is key:
Discover how XR is revolutionizing practical learning methodologies
October 5, 2022
What does the future of the classroom look like? Learn how extended reality is revolutionizing education.
3 ways technology will transform education for the better:
The classroom is more immersive than ever. Here's why that's great news.
July 13, 2022
Technology will continue to enhance the education landscape – and plugged-in students will reap the benefits.
