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Growth Opportunities for Advanced Information & Communications Solutions in the Education Vertical
Digital Communications and Collaboration Tools Will Underpin New Ways of Learning
13-Aug-2024
Global
Customer Research
MH6E-01-00-00-00
TE_2024_930
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The education sector has seen significant technology-driven transformation. Innovations like communication and collaboration solutions have enriched traditional classrooms by providing access to diverse content and engaging learning environments. Multimedia tools and learning management systems aid comprehension and retention, while virtual and augmented reality offers immersive learning experiences that prepare students for real-world challenges.
The teacher’s role has evolved from transferring knowledge to students to facilitating interactive and visual learning experiences. Digital technologies have streamlined the creation, curation, and access of learning materials, while communication and collaboration tools such as video conferencing have made communication between teacher and student more efficient.
Technology offers immense potential to personalize learning, enhance collaboration, and provide students with broader experiences than previous generations. Artificial intelligence, for instance, can be used to create adaptive learning content and provide tailored support to students with different needs.
Investments in technology aim to support frontline workers and improve collaboration, with a focus on reducing device overload and implementing hands-free communication. However, technology can also increase teachers’ administrative burdens, while funding constraints and the complexity of integrating new technologies with legacy systems remain a significant challenge.
The sector faces scrutiny over the value of technology investments and the need to balance the potential benefits with the practical challenges. To fully realize the benefits of technology, education institutions must invest in robust infrastructure, data security, and ongoing professional development. A holistic approach that considers the needs of teachers, students, and administrators is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern education landscape.
Ultimately, the success of the education sector hinges on a delicate balance between leveraging technology to enhance learning and mitigating its potential drawbacks. By prioritizing technology on student well-being, teacher support, and equitable access, education can be transformed into a truly inclusive experience for all.
Author: Chris Pennell
Research Objectives and Methodology
Respondent Demographics
Respondent Demographics (continued)
Respondent Demographics (continued)
Respondent Demographics (continued)
Technology Definitions
Findings
Education Sector Overview
Education Sector Overview (continued)
Disruption in the Education Sector
Overview of Trends in the Education Sector
Overview of Trends in the Education Sector (continued)
Technology Evolution in Education
Education IT/Telecom Department Challenges Analysis
IT/Telecom Departments Spotlight: Technology Challenges
IT/Telecom Departments Spotlight: Non-technical Challenges
Agility and Innovation Are Important Business Drivers
Multi-cloud Approach Will Grow with the Increase in Cloud Adoption
UCC Solution Adoption Analysis
Growth Opportunities: Moving to Cloud Services
UCC Software Investment Plans Support Move to Cloud
UCC Device Adoption
UCC Device Investment Plans among Current Adopters
PBX Investment Remains Strong
Evolution of Telephony Environments
CPaaS and Communication API Adoption Analysis
Use of CPaaS APIs Growing to Support 2FA
Investment in CPaaS among Current Adopters Focusing on Chatbots
Productivity Benefits from CPaaS Investments
Work Style and Workspace Analysis
Remote Work Is the Exception, Not the Norm
Office Redesign Programs Present Growth Opportunities
Employee Satisfaction with Work Models
Frontline Worker Analysis
Need for Improved Integration for Frontline Workers
Technologies in Use by Frontline Workers
Investment Plans among Current Adopters: Frontline Workers
Importance of Vendor Capabilities
Cost Factors Limiting Empowerment of Frontline Workers
AI Adoption and Investment Analysis
Majority of Organizations Experimenting with AI
Importance of AI-powered Communications Features
Productivity Improvements will Benefit from AI
Siloes Constrain Take-up of Enterprise-wide AI Initiatives
UCC Budgets
Purchase Factor Analysis
UCC Solution Investment Drivers
UCC Solution Selection Drivers: Technology Factors
UCC Solution Selection Drivers: Provider Factors
Preferred Channels to Source UCC Solutions
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
Take the Next Step
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Region, Education, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Country, Education, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Industry Sector, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Organization Size, Education, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Department, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Age, Global, 2024
- ITDM Survey Respondents by Position, Total, Education, Global, 2024
- Education: Significance of Technical Challenges for IT/Telecom Departments, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Significance of Non-technical Challenges for IT/Telecom Departments, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Importance of Business Objectives, Global, 2024–2025
- Education: Use of Infrastructure, Global, 2024–2025
- Education: UCC Application Adoption Status, Global, 2023–2026
- Education: UCC Applications Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: UCC Device Adoption Status, Global, 2023–2026
- Education: UUC Device Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Changes to Telephony Investment, Global, 2024–2027
- Education: Telephony Environment, Global, 2024–2027
- Education: CPaaS and API-enabled Communication Adoption, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: CPaaS and API Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2027
- Education: Expected Benefits from CPaaS and API-enabled Communication Solutions, Global, 2024
- Education: Remote Work Status and Plans, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Office Space Changes as a Result of Evolving Work Models, Global, 2024
- Education: ITDM Visibility into Employee Satisfaction with Current Work Models, Global, 2024
- Education: Employee Satisfaction with Current Work Models, Education, Global, 2024
- Education: Organizations with Frontline Workers, Global, 2024
- Education: Top Challenges for Education Organizations with Frontline Workers, Global, 2024
- Education: Frontline Workers Adoption of UCC Technologies, Global, 2024
- Education: Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2027
- Education: Importance of Capabilities When Investing in Technology, Global, 2024
- Education: Factors Preventing Frontline Worker Empowerment, Global, 2024
- Education: Characterization of Current State of AI Deployment, Global, 2024
- Education: Ability to Define Goals and Objectives from AI, Global, 2024
- Education: Importance of AI-powered Features and Services to Organization, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Benefits from AI-powered Communications Capabilities, Global, 2024
- Education: Challenges Implementing AI-powered Initiatives, Global, 2024
- Education: Percent of Revenue Allocated to Communications and Collaboration Budget, Global, 2023
- Education: Expected Change in Communications and Collaboration Budget in 2024 versus 2023, Global
- Education: Importance of Communication and Collaboration Solution Investment Drivers, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Importance of Factors in Communications and Collaboration Solution Selection, Global, 2024–2026
- Education: Preferred Channels to Source Communications and Collaboration Solutions, Global, 2024
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| Deliverable Type | Customer Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Chris Pennell |
| Industries | Telecom |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Education Ict Solutions Growth |
| Keyword 2 | Ict Market Opportunities |
| Keyword 3 | Advanced Communications In Education |
| List of Charts and Figures | ITDM Survey Respondents by Region, Education, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Country, Education, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Industry Sector, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Organization Size, Education, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Department, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Age, Global, 2024~ ITDM Survey Respondents by Position, Total, Education, Global, 2024~ Education: Significance of Technical Challenges for IT/Telecom Departments, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Significance of Non-technical Challenges for IT/Telecom Departments, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Importance of Business Objectives, Global, 2024–2025~ Education: Use of Infrastructure, Global, 2024–2025~ Education: UCC Application Adoption Status, Global, 2023–2026~ Education: UCC Applications Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: UCC Device Adoption Status, Global, 2023–2026~ Education: UUC Device Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Changes to Telephony Investment, Global, 2024–2027~ Education: Telephony Environment, Global, 2024–2027~ Education: CPaaS and API-enabled Communication Adoption, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: CPaaS and API Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2027~ Education: Expected Benefits from CPaaS and API-enabled Communication Solutions, Global, 2024~ Education: Remote Work Status and Plans, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Office Space Changes as a Result of Evolving Work Models, Global, 2024~ Education: ITDM Visibility into Employee Satisfaction with Current Work Models, Global, 2024~ Education: Employee Satisfaction with Current Work Models, Education, Global, 2024~ Education: Organizations with Frontline Workers, Global, 2024~ Education: Top Challenges for Education Organizations with Frontline Workers, Global, 2024~ Education: Frontline Workers Adoption of UCC Technologies, Global, 2024~ Education: Investment Plans among Current Adopters, Global, 2024–2027~ Education: Importance of Capabilities When Investing in Technology, Global, 2024~ Education: Factors Preventing Frontline Worker Empowerment, Global, 2024~ Education: Characterization of Current State of AI Deployment, Global, 2024~ Education: Ability to Define Goals and Objectives from AI, Global, 2024~ Education: Importance of AI-powered Features and Services to Organization, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Benefits from AI-powered Communications Capabilities, Global, 2024~ Education: Challenges Implementing AI-powered Initiatives, Global, 2024~ Education: Percent of Revenue Allocated to Communications and Collaboration Budget, Global, 2023~ Education: Expected Change in Communications and Collaboration Budget in 2024 versus 2023, Global~ Education: Importance of Communication and Collaboration Solution Investment Drivers, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Importance of Factors in Communications and Collaboration Solution Selection, Global, 2024–2026~ Education: Preferred Channels to Source Communications and Collaboration Solutions, Global, 2024~ |
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| WIP Number | MH6E-01-00-00-00 |