Avixa reveals what AV trends are in the education market

The Avixa Market Intelligence team has identified some of the main AV trends, that have been presented during the last months and that will mark the course of the educational market for manufacturers, distributors and integrators.

Trends indicate that educational institutions plan to allocate the largest investment in audio equipment and conferencing and collaboration solutions. El modelo presencial no está amenazado por el modelo online, but the challenge will be to define how to take advantage of the AV technology to improve the experience of students and teachers. in this educational market

Since the beginning of the pandemic, audiovisual technology has played a vital and evolving role in helping schools continue their educational work. For manufacturers, distributors and integrators of the audiovisual industry, the education market has represented a huge challenge, has been an example of adaptation and is a source of many business opportunities in the short and long term.

Because of its importance, Avixa (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) has decided to dedicate to this topic the entire conference agenda of its next Avixa Congress, to be held from the 27 to the 30 April, exploring and discussing the educational market landscape, as well as some of the trends.

Educational market trends

With data from the latest Market Opportunity Analysis Report (MOAR), the team of Avixa Market Intelligence has identified some of the main trends that have been presented over the past few months that will set the course for the educational market for manufacturers, distributors and integrators of the audiovisual industry.

to) investment

As of the second quarter of 2021, educational institutions worldwide point out that they will spend most of their investments in the audio equipment segment (Microphones, Speakers, conference systems, software), followed by AV control equipment. Most schools and universities also plan to invest in video projectors, screens and video monitors, content capture and production systems, in addition to infrastructure for installation and assembly (Stands, Plates, poles).

As for AV trends, educational institutions are expected to report significant increases in their investments in conference and collaboration solutions.

Although this trend seems obvious, the real surprise is that the investment in these solutions will be greater than predicted in learning management systems or LMS. On the other hand, there is also anticipation of an increase in investment in content and media distribution solutions, which is a clear sign of the long-term vision for remote and hybrid education systems.

B) Benefits of AV technology

In his role as end-user, educational institutions point out that the greatest benefit they have found in the use of audiovisual technology during the pandemic is the possibility of achieving greater customer satisfaction, understood as students and teachers.

The benefits are also within the institutions, with greater efficiency in operations and an increase in employee satisfaction.

C) The continent that invests the most in education

The Americas, is the region where the most economic resources are invested in AV technology and services for the education sector.

For its part, the APAC region is where the largest Spending on AV is currently done in general terms.

D) Future of the educational model

At last, the main trend is the definition of the future of education, after the emergence of distance learning that took place over the past year, and still experienced in many countries.

According to the information collected in the MOAR report, the face-to-face education model is not at great risk of being replaced by a remote education model, However, the question that remains open is how to integrate and leverage remote solutions for education.

Partially remote classes to help college students who also work? A remote option that ensures that students at basic levels will not miss school when they are unable to attend school because they are slightly ill? Classrooms with greater audiovisual resources to increase experience learning options?

The answer will come in a few years from the communication and joint planning made by educational institutions and their suppliers of equipment and technological solutions.

Data related to these AV trends and much other market information will be presented during the next Avixa Congress at the conference "Education Market Overview", in charge of Peter Hansen, Economic Analyst of the Avixa Market Intelligence team. The conference will be held, remotely, next Friday 30 April. (Learn more about the congressional program at Digital AV). Free registration can be done at this link.

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