challenging suppliers to develop integrated solutions, greater product choice and a wider, more inclusive approach to channel and reseller relationships. Looking at the funding models in
education, economic wealth and size of a nation are low the list of factors determining market adoption, and influence comes from the support of government bodies. One of the nuances of the education sector is that countries operating a more centralized funding and decision-making model can oſten develop nationwide roll-out plans much easier than the U.S., where decisions are made at state or district level. As a result, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela and Argentina have all successfully implemented large- scale central-government-managed PC deployments into schools.
End-users are challenging
suppliers to de- velop integrated
solutions, greater product choice and a more
inclusive approach to channel and reseller
relationships. Many large and financially established
countries have concentrated on traditional teaching methods and, as a consequence, technology adoption in schools has remained relatively low. Areas to watch in 2012 include Turkey, Tailand and the Middle East where multi-billion dollar nationwide tenders are likely to be initiated. Te continued penetration of the iPad in education will also be one to watch, and the potential launch of the educational Apple smart TV may be something to look for in the future.
—TMike Fisher is consultant with Futuresource Consulting. Contact him at +44 0 1582-500-155 or mike.fisher@ futureshource-hq.com. Download the "Technology In Education Global Trends Universe Spend and Market Outlook Study" at : http://reports.futuresource-consulting. com/tabid/64/ItemId/85332/Default.aspx
—Join the Futuresource education technology group on LinkedIn. Futuresource workgroup: Education FutureTech http://www.linkedin.com/ groups?mostPopular=&gid;=3710950 or contact the author via phone (+44-0- 1582-500-155) or e-mail (mike.fisher@ futuresource-hq.com).
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