REPORT
Forces shaping change and innovation in higher ed
Boldyn Networks asked over 230 IT professionals working in US higher education how their organizations are weathering financial constraints, operational challenges, and rising pressure to innovate. And we set out to learn from best-in-class institutions — both large and small — to give higher education IT leaders a roadmap for 2025.
The research explores the financial and operational pressures institutions face, and how they are using automation, AI, and strategic partnerships to drive efficiency and innovation. This benchmark report offers IT leaders working in higher education insights about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Key findings from IT leaders
Nearly 1in 3
report their institutions face "high" or "extremely high" financial pressures
51%
of institutions currently outsource IT functions to address staffing challenges and improve efficiency
Forward
43%
report their university leadership consults them for long-term planning
Innovation
Future
56%
of IT teams report an increased workload due to AI implementation
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Read the full report to benchmark your school’s performance against other institutions across the country.
