Education PC Market in APAC 2016-2020

Overview of the education PC market in APAC

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the education PC market in APAC to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% between 2016 and 2020. One of the primary drivers for this market is the development of IT infrastructure for education. APAC nations such as China and India are integrating IT into the education sector by incorporating modern teaching methods to facilitate convenient learning processes. Several government initiatives in digitizing education and the collaboration of vendors with schools and institutions to provide required hardware and software help students utilize PC for educational purposes. Also, several laptop manufacturers such as Lenovo and Microsoft are providing suitable devices and software to the educational institutes, which are increasing the adoption of PCs in the education sector.

An important trend in this market is the growth in digital content for education. With online education gaining prominence in the academic curricula of educational institutions, the need for BYOD devices has increased. Several colleges and schools are being equipped with the Internet and wireless technologies to make the BYOD devices accessible to students and teachers. Growing need for learning games, making digital portfolios, and real-time assessments for students and teacher performance will drive the use of mobile computing devices such as desktops, laptops, and tablets in institutions during the forecast period.

Segmentation by product and analysis of the education PC market in APAC

• Desktops
• Laptops
• Tablets

The laptop segment will be the fastest-growing segment in the education PC market in APAC, and is expected to occupy more than 41% of the overall market share by 2020. Laptops will replace desktops in the coming years because of its ease of utilization and the increasing adoption of portable digital devices for learning activities. Google’s Chromebooks is the fastest growing segment in the laptop market and will result in this segment’s growth during the forecast period.

Analysis of the key countries in the education PC market in APAC

• India
• China

The education PC market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 10% during the forecast period. Much of this nation’s growth can be attributed to the surge in online education market coupled with continued investments by schools and colleges to procure laptops and tablets. Having the second highest number of online course enrollments after the US, India is witnessing huge growth in the e-learning market. The increasing government contribution to the growth of digital education is expected to accelerate the growth of the education PC market in the country.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The market is characterized by the presence of diversified international and regional players. Competition in this market is expected to intensify with an increase in product/service extensions, technological innovations, and M&As. Vendors are undergoing strategic alliances such as M&As for effective marketing and penetrating the market. International players should grow inorganically by acquiring regional or local players.

Key vendors in the market are -

• Dell
• HP
• Lenovo
• Samsung

The other prominent vendors in the education PC market in APAC include Acer, Apple Inc., Asus, Elitegroup Computer Systems, HCL, IBM, LG, Microsoft, Sony, and Toshiba

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the education PC market in APAC?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the education PC market in APAC?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the education PC market in APAC?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the education PC market in APAC?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of India and China in the APAC region.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the education PC market in APAC?

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In APAC, the market potential for the education PC market will be heavily dependent on new software technology developments. As a result, many technology providers in this market space are striving to implement best practices to enhance the quality of the existing educational system. With the introduction of devices like DLP projectors and DCs for live and virtual sessions, the faculty members and trainers can enhance the quality of technical and vocational education by integrating different types of content under a single platform. The Asian education market is considered to be a lucrative market due to the numerous alliances being formed between foreign universities and regional ones to deliver online courses. Apple, Google, and Toshiba are some of the prominent technology providers in this market space.

The report, education PC market in APAC, is part of Technavio’s education portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as education technology, K12 and higher education, and school and college essentials. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.