IDC PlanScape: Generative AI in Higher Education

This IDC PlanScape serves as a strategic guide for higher education IT leaders and discusses the importance and implications of GenAI for institutions around the world. The document provides key details to help higher education IT leaders understand what GenAI is, what solutions are available in the market, and the challenges and opportunities the technology introduces for the industry. It further outlines the key stakeholders involved in GenAI deployment and provides advice for higher education leaders to help them get started on their GenAI journeys."While nearly all industries are feeling the impact of GenAI, perhaps no industry has felt that impact more dramatically than higher education. GenAI has simultaneously captured the attention, imagination, and grave concern of higher education technology and institutional leaders across the world. While it is still very early days for this emerging and rapidly evolving technology, it is critical for higher education institutions to embrace GenAI to truly understand its implications and adapt with it," said Matthew Leger, senior research manager for IDC's Worldwide Education Digital Strategies research program.