Optimize the Future of Education

Innovate the digital transformation journey in education institutions

Build education infrastructure required for the new world

Higher education CIOs need to plan for the changing new reality. This requires them to separate signals from noise and see the deeper trajectory of technology innovation.  To support CIOs in this quest, this research highlights the top technology trends shaping the higher education industry in 2021.

This eBook will help you:

  1. Gain insight into top technology trends in higher education
  2. Shape your IT strategy and priorities
  3. Enable new enterprise business capabilities and optimize existing processes.

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    David Reeve

    CIO, Macquarie University

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    Higher education CIOs continue to face unprecedented change. The pandemic highlighted the significant value of technology to the sector, but CIOs now face expanded demands and dilemmas around prioritization, culture and investment. Watch this webinar to explore key predictions for the future of higher education that will guide CIO strategic planning for the medium term.

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