Products

Market Intelligence & Sales Support

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Digital Education Navigator

Digital Education Navigator (DEN) is an online business development and sales tool that provides in-depth coverage of news, bids, contacts, and details of major deals all in one place online. With coverage of over 600 school districts and the largest higher education institutions (Universities and Community Colleges) in the nation, DEN will help you successfully navigate the vast K-12 and higher education landscape.

Custom Research

Customized to fit your specific needs and selling focus, our highly qualified team of research analysts and market experts will provide the market intelligence and in-depth analysis you need to navigate the K-12 and higher education landscape, identify potential selling opportunities, and put your company on the fast track to capturing your share of the $19.7 billion education IT spending budget.

K-12 Education Technology Market Analysis and Forecast

Just released! The Education Overview Report: An in-depth look at K-12 market trends, funding opportunities and emerging technology from the Center for Digital Education is the one report you need right now. Meticulously researched, every section of this comprehensive report shows you how to leverage this current data to increase your sales in the K-12 information technology market.

Available exclusively online at: www.centerdigitalgov.com/industry/research_reports/5205.

Contract Inventory & Analysis

Term contracts and pre-approved suppliers lists are the foundation from which an estimated 80% of public sector technology purchases are made. With our Contract Inventory and Analysis you can be certain your company is on all the appropriate contracting vehicles available for your products and services.

Go-To-Market Strategy

Your Go-To-Market Strategy is tailored specifically to your company and products. You will receive an entire market assessment including where your solutions fit, messaging, and targeted jurisdictions with the most buying power.

Sales Training

The Center for Digital Education provides expertise and research on trends, structure, and the roles and functions within each educational institution to empower your sales team to reach maximum impact in the market. Training can be delivered either through webinars or in person at a gathering place of your choice, with a CDE expert.

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Research Based Publishing

Marketing experts agree that White Papers are the best way to generate leads, demonstrate thought leadership, and educate the market by providing unbiased information and analysis of a specific education issue or topic.

White Papers

Center for Digital Education White Papers are written by Center experts with a broad range of practical experience in both the education and technology fields. They are in-depth reports designed to introduce specific value and benefits of a particular education solution or focus topic.

Issue Briefs

Drawing from the same core market expertise, Center for Digital Education Issue Briefs are more concise reports developed around these key questions: What is the issue? Why is it important? Why now? What are the benefits? Who is currently exploring this? Where can I find out more?

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Events

K-12 Roadshow Events

These events, set in an informal conversation-style format, are prime opportunities to connect one-on-one as the table host. Known as our “speed dating” roundtables, your representatives are able to meet and discuss issues with everyone in attendance.

Connecting the Dots Roadshows 2012

Q1 – January, February, March

• Seattle, WA
• Miami, FL

Q2 – April, May, June

• Atlanta, GA
• Denver, CO
• Raleigh, NC
• Portland, OR

Q3 – July, August, September

• Boston, MA
• Houston, TX
• Richmond, VA

Q4 – October, November, December

• New York, NY
• Los Angeles (Anaheim), CA
• Las Vegas, NV

K-12 Regional Events

• Chicago Public Schools TechTalk 2012 | January 27, 2012 | Chicago, IL
• 6th Annual Arizona CIO/CTO Forum | Fall 2012 | Phoenix, AZ

Higher Education Events

• 8th Annual Texas Community College Technology Forum | Winter 2012 | Plano, TX
• 11th Annual CUNY IT Conference | Winter 2012 | New York, NY

National Events

• DELC XII | Fall 2012

National Survey Events

The Center’s two major survey awards events provide a unique opportunity to meet with 40+ executives in K-12 or higher education. The event is part of a full promotional program which includes sponsor recognition in press releases – picked up by more than 100 news organizations from television to radio and online – as well as 25 custom selected profiles from survey submissions providing high value leads for sponsors.

• Digital School Districts Survey Awards Ceremony | Spring 2012
• Digital Community Colleges Survey Awards Ceremony | Fall 2012

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Surveys and Awards Programs

The Center for Digital Education conducts two of the most recognized survey programs in the market. These surveys are the only programs to benchmark and celebrate the IT accomplishments of school districts and community colleges throughout the U.S. This year, the line-up includes the Digital School Districts and Digital Community Colleges Surveys. Sponsor a survey to gain valuable information regarding plans and spending, increase your branding and awareness, and networking opportunities at the final awards event. 

The 8th annual Digital School Districts Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Education, the National School Boards Association and Converge, examines how school boards and their districts are applying information technology to improve service delivery and quality of education in public schools. The purpose of the survey is to showcase exemplary school boards’ and districts’ use of technology to communicate with students, parents, and the community, and to improve district operations. All U.S. public school districts and school boards are invited to participate.
 

Now in its 8th year, the annual Digital Community Colleges Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Education and Converge, documents how community colleges have progressed in their use of information technology to improve service delivery and quality of education in postsecondary institutions. The purpose of the survey is to recognize and showcase community colleges’ use of technology to provide a high level of service to their faculty, students, and communities. All U.S. community colleges are invited to participate in the survey.

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Converge Media

The Center for Digital Education's Converge Special Reports

Converge Media leads the way with the most cutting edge lead generation program in the industry — its new market specific Special Reports. Driven by a mission to provide key executives and stakeholders with a well-researched perspective on the challenges, benefits, best practices, and future trends surrounding the most important technological tools today, these reports are presented in an easy to read format that communicates to both the technical and non-technical education leadership.

Each Special Report tackles an important topic for both K-12 and higher education and provides an in-depth analysis of the subject, backed by the Center for Digital Education’s 20 years of industry expertise, custom research and analysis, and market surveys.

Accompanying each Special Report will be a Special Release Education Funding Report. Each quarter the Center for Digital Education will provide an executive summary on the status of the ARRA funds and other relevant education grant funding, such as Title I and EETT, that benefits education. CDE will also give an update on the general funding lines including any proposed cuts or increases. An overall snapshot of budgets and funding will be provided. Additionally, CDE will profile specific funding issues in a select number of states.

As a follow up to the Special Report and Education Funding Report, the Center for Digital Education and Converge will host a Trends Findings Webinar. CDE analysts will share the key dual findings of the major survey and the strategic funding report information together with guest speakers from key jurisdictions.

For more information on Converge Media products including Custom Publishing, Web Advertising, Email Newsletters and Webinars, download our Brochure.

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