Campus Computing Infrastructure Spending To Reach $5.9 Bil. By 2010
The infrastructure computing market is composed of technologies that
support the collection and interconnection of computer, voice, video,
and data, including the security and storage of information. This
market includes computing devices such as PCs, thin client terminals,
and handheld computing devices; networking infrastructure; and other
professional services that support institutions' data center and
network initiatives.
According to
Eduventures,
investments in networks and data security continue to be priorities for
higher education institutions, with increased investment in wired and
wireless networks. Campus wireless network adoption continues to
broaden its reach, as campuses integrate mobile computing into their
teaching and learning strategies. Additionally, institutions are
experiencing increasing requirements for high-bandwidth networks to
support video, Web collaboration, and distance learning, resulting in
growing use of outside consultants to provide skills needed to support
institutions' IT infrastructure.
Source:
EduventuresMore research, including additional market snapshots, can be found
here.
About the Author
About the author: Catherine Burdt is a Senior Analyst within Eduventures' research practice, focusing on educational technology. She is responsible for providing market analysis and insight that will support the development and execution of corporate strategy for many of Eduventures' K-12, postsecondary, and corporate clients. Catherine brings to Eduventures her in-depth knowledge of building technology, developed through her experience working for such technology innovators as Analog Devices and Wang Laboratories. Catherine's expertise includes product and brand management and implementation of initiatives to deliver hardware and software products internationally. She holds an Ed. M. in educational media and technology from Boston University's Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in journalism from Kent State University. Catherine can be reached at [email protected]. For more information on Eduventures, visit www.eduventures.com.