Introducing IDC's Worldwide Education and EdTech Digital Strategies Program: A Fresh Global Analysis of Technology Investments and Outcomes in K-12 and Higher Education

This IDC Perspective provides an introduction to IDC's Worldwide Education and EdTech Digital Strategies Program. It offers a comprehensive analysis of technology investments and outcomes in K-12 and higher education. This document highlights how institutions are leveraging emerging technologies like AI, cloud platforms, and advanced data analytics to enhance student success, improve campus operations, and foster innovation. Key trends include the adoption of AI for personalized learning, cloud platforms for hybrid learning, and smart campus technologies. IDC provides actionable insights for education leaders to navigate digital transformation, align technology investments with strategic goals, and build resilient, future-ready institutions. "In working with IDC's education industry research team, institutional IT leaders can discover how AI, cloud platforms, data analytics, and more are revolutionizing K-12 and higher education, driving student success, and creating future-ready institutions," said Matthew Leger, lead analyst for IDC's Worldwide Education and EdTech Digital Strategies program.