Information technology (IT) leaders across higher education (HED) institutions
are working tirelessly to deliver the best possible experiences for students and faculty.
They understand technology is a vital component of contemporary learning and are
placing a high priority on modernizing legacy systems to improve performance,
enhance security, and maximize student opportunities after graduation.
MeriTalk, in partnership with Dell Technologies, Intel, Microsoft, and VMware,
surveyed 100 IT decision-makers from HED institutions to understand how IT
modernization – particularly IT infrastructure modernization – is driving the
actionable outcomes that will define the next decade of higher education.
The study explores:
• Modernization drivers
• Cybersecurity and data protection priorities
• Current IT infrastructure initiatives and future goals
• Most impactful changes to date
• Operational outcomes achieved
• Recommendations to further capitalize on digital momentum
