Natalie Tapera

Student device ownership is shifting, and the latest Student Journey report from Futuresource Consulting pinpoints the critical trends shaping how university students choose, use and invest in their education technology. With insights from over 3,000 students across the USA and UK, this in-depth research study explores the transition from high school to university devices, the purchasing motivations, financial realities and brand loyalties. 

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Fund has proven to be a key driver of investments into school IT budgets. A new report from market research firm Futuresource Consulting states that IT decision makers in European schools expect roughly a 15% uplift in their annual IT budgets across 2024. As a result, schools are now taking the opportunity to reconsider budget allocations and future investment priorities. 

As schools across the USA recover from the extensive supply chain delays of recent years, many have started to revisit and restructure their IT strategies. This includes a move towards device and equipment personalisation, to achieve long-term goals and align with newly formed digitisation trends.