ISLAMABAD: Microsoft Pakistan and Higher Education Commission (HEC) have signed an education transformation agreement (ETA) to help academic institutions leverage new technologies in the learning process. According to a press release, the agreement was signed at a virtual meeting held between HEC Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri and Vice President Education, Microsoft, Europe Middle East and Africa Mark East and other key executives from both sides. Under the ETA framework, Microsoft will collaborate with universities, helping them in their digital transformation journey through a strategic technology framework implementation that helps them build a secure and connected campus, promotes teaching and learning activities.