Abstract
This IDC study presents a view of the Australia education sector and provides a map of where short- and long-term opportunities can be found from an information and communication technology (ICT) perspective. Included herein is an ICT spending forecast from 2007 to 2011. Overall, growth will be determined by the interaction of a number of key market factors. IDC explores these factors and provides guidance for players in a crowded market.
"The most important business drivers for ICT investments within the Australia education sector include solutions that can improve employee productivity, provide better customer service, and help organisations respond faster to business needs," says Phillip Allen, research manager, Vertical Markets Research, IDC Australia.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Executive Summary
- Table: Australia Education Sector at a Glance, 2007
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Key Themes, 2007
- Methodology
- Situation Overview
- Introduction
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Stakeholders, 2007
- Key Business Issues
- Industry Indicators
- Table: Australia Education Sector Statistics by ANZSIC Subsector, 2007
- Table: Australia Education Sector Statistics by ANZSIC Subsector, 2007
- Table: Australia Education Sector Size and Structure by Company Size, 2007
- Table: Australia Education Sector Size and Structure by Company Size, 2007
- Competitive Landscape
- Major IT Suppliers to the Australia Education Sector
- Table: Australia Top 10 Education Sector IT Supplier Shares, 2006
- Leading Hardware Vendors
- Table: Australia Top 5 Education Sector Hardware Supplier Shares, 2006
- Leading Software Vendors
- Table: Australia Top 5 Education Sector Software Supplier Shares, 2006
- Leading IT Services Vendors
- Table: Australia Top 5 Education Sector IT Services Supplier Shares, 2006
- IDC Leadership Grid
- Market Positioning
- Figure: IDC Leadership Grid: Australia Education IT Market, 2007
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market, 2007-2011
- Market Size and Forecast
- Table: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market, 2006-2011 (A$M)
- Figure: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market Breakdown by Segment, 2007-2011
- Education Sector Spending on Hardware
- Education Sector Spending on Software
- Education Sector Spending on IT Services
- Education Sector Spending on Telecommunications
- Table: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market by Segment, 2006-2011 (A$M)
- Geographic Segmentation
- Figure: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Breakdown by State, 2007
- Growth Rates by State
- Table: Australia Education Sector Segmentation by State, 2007
- Figure: Geographic Segmentation
- Market Context
- Changes to the Forecasts
- Table: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market, 2005-2010 (A$M): Comparison of May 2006 and June 2007 Forecasts
- Figure: Australia Education Information and Communication Technology Market, 2006-2010: Comparison of May 2006 and June 2007 Forecasts
- Industry Outlook
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Outlook, 2001-2007
- Most Important Technology Priorities
- Table: Australia Education Sector Key Information and Communication Technology Priorities, 2007 and 2008 (% of Respondents)
- Linux and Open Source in the Education Sector
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Open Source OS Deployment Plans, 2007
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Top Technology Priorities, 2007
- Future Horizons
- IT Requirements
- Table: Australia Education Sector Overview of Key Performance Criteria
- Figure: IDC Outlook Framework: Australia Education Sector, 2007
- Methodology
- Education Key Performance
- Table: Australia Education Sector Summary of Key Performance Criteria
- Translating the IDC Outlook Framework into a Road Map for IT Vendors
- Figure: Australia Education Sector Key Message Framework, 2007
- Education Information and Communication Technology Radar
- About the Radar
- Figure: IDC Education Information and Communication Technology Radar, 2007
- IDC Industry Dynamics Profile
- Capturing Opportunities Across Industries
- Figure: IDC Industry Dynamics Profile, 2007
- Methodology
- Essential Guidance
- Advice to Vendors Targeting the Education Sector
- Figure: Key Takeaways for Vendors Targeting the Education Sector, 2007
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
- Industry Definition: Education
- IT Services
- Packaged Software
- Computing Hardware
- Storage
- Peripherals
- Networking Equipment
- Synopsis

