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Education IT Market in the US: Key Players and Trends

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The Education IT Market in the US is expected to see significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of tablets and other mobile devices. The high demand for innovative IT security solutions and cloud-based services is also contributing to the market's growth. However, the lack of qualified IT professionals and limited funding in educational institutes are major challenges hindering the adoption of technology and smart ways of learning.

Key Takeaways:

  • Apple Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Hewlett-Packard (HP) Corp., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., and Samsung Electronics Corp. are key players in the Education IT Market in the US.
  • Tablets are being widely adopted among various users in the US, including school managers, teachers, governments, parents, and students, driving the growth of the market.
  • The implementation of IT security and cloud-based solutions is a major driver of the market, with network infrastructure in schools and colleges requiring innovative and customized IT security solutions.
  • The lack of qualified IT professionals to handle updated, advanced IT infrastructure is a major challenge facing the market, hindering the adoption of technology and smart ways of learning by educational institutes.
  • Educational institutes also face funding constraints, which limit their ability to install software and purchase computers and other devices.
  • The report provides a comprehensive market and vendor landscape, as well as a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.
  • Acer, Blackboard, Dell, Educomp, Ellucian, Google, IBM, Intel, Juniper Systems, Lenovo, SAP, Smart Technologies, SunGard Infrastructure, and Three River Systems are other prominent vendors in the market.

Statistics:

  • The Education IT Market in the US is expected to see significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of tablets and other mobile devices.
  • The high demand for innovative IT security solutions and cloud-based services is a major driver of the market.
  • 72% of educational administrators believe that technology is critical to their institution's long-term success (Market Research Store, 2015).
  • The lack of qualified IT professionals in educational institutes is a major challenge, with 63% of schools citing a shortage of IT staff as a significant concern (National Education Association, 2014).
  • The funding constraints faced by educational institutes are a significant challenge, with 55% of schools citing funding as a major obstacle to adopting new technologies (National Education Association, 2014).

Sources:

  • Market Research Store. (2015, May 14). Education IT Market in the US. Retrieved from http://www.marketresearchstore.com/report/education-it-market-in-the-us-2886
  • M2 PRESSWIRE. (2015, May 14). M2 PRESSWIRE. Retrieved from M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties.
  • National Education Association. (2014). Technology in Education. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/37037.htm
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert. (2015, May 10). Comtex SmarTrend Alert. Retrieved from www.mysmartrend.com

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