This study presents a view of the Australia education sector, and provides a map of where short- and longer-term opportunities can be found, from an IT perspective. Included is a forecast of the IT spending from 2005 to 2010, as well as results of a survey conducted in this vertical sector. Overall, the 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.

Phillip Allen, research manager, Vertical Markets, IDC Australia, says, "In 2006, the most important business drivers for IT investment within the Australia education sector are helping to improve the productivity of employees, better service to customers, and helping the organisation respond faster to business needs."

• In This Study
  • Methodology
    • Data Analysis
  • Executive Summary
• Situation Overview
  • Introduction
    • Key Business Issues
    • IDC Analysis
    • Industry Outlook
    • Figure: Outlook on Business Prospects for Your Organization Now and in Six Months
    • Major Player Ranking
    • Table: Top 10 Education Organisations - Based on Revenue (A$)
  • Competitive Landscape
    • Major IT Suppliers to the Australia Education Sector
    • Table: Top 10 IT Suppliers For Education In Australia
      • Interpreting the Data
        • Leading Hardware Vendors
        • Table: Top 5 IT Hardware Suppliers For Education In Australia
        • Leading Software Vendors
        • Table: Top 5 IT Software Suppliers For Education In Australia
        • Leading IT Service Vendors
        • Table: Top 5 IT Services Suppliers For Education In Australia
  • IDC Leadership Grid
    • Market Positioning
    • Figure: IDC Leadership Grid: Education Market, 2006
    • Perceptions
    • Table: Vendor Perceptions Within the Education Market: Vendor Ratings for Key Attributes
    • Ability of Major IT Partners to Deliver Business Solutions
    • Figure: Major IT Partner Ratings: Ability to Deliver Business Solutions
• Future Outlook
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Table: Australia Education Market IT Spending, 2005-2010 (A$M)
  • Figure: Australia Education Market IT Spending Forecast, 2005-2010
  • Table: Australia Education Market IT Spending by Submarket, 2005-2010
    • Education Sector Hardware Spending
    • Education Sector Software Spending
    • Education Sector IT Service Spending
    • Geographic Segmentation
    • Figure: IT Spending Breakdown by State/Region
    • Growth Rates by State/Region
    • Figure: Growth Rates by State/Region, 2006
  • Midmarket Forecast
  • Table: Australia Midmarket IT Spending by Subsegment, 2005-2010
    • Forecast Assumptions
    • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Australia IT Market, 2006-2010
      • Most Important Drivers
      • Figure: Business Drivers
      • Integration Challenges
      • Figure: Integration Challenges
      • Top IT Skills Required by Education Providers
      • Table: Top 10 IT Skills demanded by Education
  • Future Horizons
    • Five Key Trends
    • Figure: Five Key Trends
    • Implications for IT Spending
    • Figure: The "Connected Student"
  • Education IT Radar
    • About the Radar
    • Figure: Education IT Radar
    • Hot Issues on the Radar
• Essential Guidance
• Table: Top 10 Relationship Aspects Demanded by Education
  • The IDC Business and IT Alignment Model
  • Figure: Business and IT Alignment Framework
    • Methodology
    • Figure: Australia Education Market Business and IT Alignment
    • Translating IDC's Business and IT Alignment Model into a Road Map for IT Vendors
    • Figure: Key Messages Map
    • Advice to Vendors That Want to Target the Education Sector in 2006
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Definitions
    • Industry Definition - Education
    • IT Services
    • Packaged Software
    • Computing Hardware
    • Storage
    • Peripherals
    • Networking Equipment
  • Synopsis