The Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) has released its annual member survey of the most significant technology-related topics for higher education institutions.
Information security has risen in prominence to become the number one issue of most significance for IT directors in universities.
In looking at the final top ten topics, a number of relationships and overarching themes are evident. The themes (grouped further down) help focus conversations in our institutions about the role of digital technology, now and in the future. “Each theme stands as a fertile domain for collaboration and innovation, both within an institution and between institutions.”

Theme 1: Strategic Direction
#4 Strategy
#5 Delivering Services
#8 Cultural Change
#10 Sustainability
Theme 2: Digital Agenda
#1 Information Security
#6 Data-enabled Institution
#7 Digital Integrations
Theme 3: Transformation
#2 Supporting Student Success
#3 Business Transformation
#9 Research Support
Read the full report here:
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