Futuresource Desktop PC in K-12 Tracker

Desktops have been a fixture of schools ICT strategies for many years with adoption in both PC Labs and for back-office purposes in common. K-12 education investments in computing devices across the globe are rising as governments and schools realise the potential for technology in developing 21st century teaching styles. But mobility solutions are increasingly being prioritised reducing the demand for desktop product which is largely reliant on the replacement cycle to drive volume. However, new applications are emerging to drive volume within the K-12 sector notably Esports in the USA as well as the inclusion of CAD design and Robotics on the curriculum. This is driving demand for higher powered workstation PC’s which are replacing traditional desktops, although adoption is gradual at present but is expected to gain momentum over the coming years. This report seeks to size the opportunity for desktop PC products in K-12 education globally, both today and during the next five years.