Although the education sector is not typically the most advanced in terms of its propensity to adopt the latest technology, it has been at the forefront of wireless deployments in recent years. This Datamonitor brief provides an insight into the market for the deployment of WLANs in education, highlighting pertinent market issues and revenue opportunities.

• Focuses on the specific process improvements and benefits which the technology offers within educational institutions.
• Provides detail relating to typical deployments within the sector, as well as some insight into deployment characteristics.
• Forecasts the future development of the market in North America and EMEA.
• Highlights recommendations for vendors looking to target the education sector with WLAN solutions.


Highlights



The deployment of wireless LANs on campus can significantly change teaching practices and student activity. Specific process improvements include improved information access, availability of applications, inherent mobility, classroom configuration, new teaching opportunities and a reduced need for computer rooms.





North American educational institutions have been advanced in their deployment of WLANs. The most interesting development in this market in the coming months will be the roll-out of robust WLANs on college campuses.





Although budgets for ICT in schools and universities in EMEA are tight, Datamonitor expects a renewed focus in the coming months on networking expenditure, and WLANs will invariably feature as part of institutions' plans in this regard.



Reasons to Purchase


• Quantification of the revenue opportunities for WLAN solution vendors from 2004 to 2008, by region and constituent element.
• Assessment of the economic and educational benefits, as well as the primary market inhibitors, allows vendors to improve their go-to-market approach.
• Detail relating to typical deployments within the sector helps vendors effectively position their solutions.