[May 16, 2006] A Paradigm Shift for Mobile Computing in Higher Education is Gaining Momentum Tweet DUBLIN, Ireland --(Business Wire)-- May 16, 2006 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37100) has announced the addition of "Mobile Means More than Laptops in Higher Education - Market Focus" to their offering. Student demands for 'any time - anywhere' computing have prompted both institutions and technology vendors to take steps toward conceptualizing a radical new vision of what mobile computing means for higher education. This report identifies the key forces driving the paradigm shift toward ubiquitous computing in the higher education market. The report analyzes the crucial issues that will impede the uptake of ubiquitous computing and predicts how ubiquitous computing will change higher education institutions. Report Highlights -- A paradigm shift for mobile computing in higher education is gaining momentum. -- A 'perfect storm of contextual factors is driving the shift to ubiquitous computing. -- A few loose ends may encumber the more widespread adoption of ubiquitous computing. Reasons to order your copy: -- Understand the institutional factors influencing technology decision-making today and in the future -- Align product messaging with what will resonate best with end users in the education market -- Select product development goals that will meet future business pain points for higher education institutions Key topics covered include: -- A paradigm shift for mobile computing in higher education is gaining momentum -- A perfect storm of contextual factors is driving the shift to ubiquitous computing -- Growing competition for students is driving institutions to focus on satisfying their needs and preferences -- Adopting cutting-edge technology is an attractive differentiation strategy for institutions -- Students are an influential driver for technology uptake -- Developments in the consumer technology market impact higher education institutions -- The extraordinary adoption of mobile devices provides new tools to reach students -- The expanding reach of cellular carriers offers a compelling model to institutions -- The growing ubiquity of wireless broadband raises the stakes for institutions -- Students expanding reliance on the Internet will push institutions to expand their online services. -- The success of online social networks demonstrate a shift toward ubiquitous computing amongst students -- The affinity for podcasting amongst students will transfer easily to higher education -- The growth self-service functionality has whetted the appetite of students for more online services -- A few loose ends may encumber the more widespread adoption of ubiquitous computing -- The institutional IT infrastructure poses considerable challenges for ubiquitous computing -- The absence of standardization makes ubiquitous computing difficult to manage -- Video podcasts require considerable network bandwidth -- Online services need to be compatible with the configuration of mobile devices other than laptops -- Education has a distinct attachment to one-to-one computing initiatives -- Students are not clean slates when it comes to ubiquitous computing -- Actions -- Ubiquitous computing will connect the higher education community in dramatic ways -- A purpose-driven model for ubiquitous computing will bring considerable IT flexibility to higher education -- Access to higher education will grow as distance becomes less of a barrier and content grows -- Change will continue to unfold as mobile technology gets better, cheaper and faster For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37100 Source: Datamonitor [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]