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The Private Equity Playbook: How Wall Street is Quietly Reshaping EdTech
If you’ve felt like the EdTech landscape is becoming more crowded yet more consolidated at the same time, you aren’t imagining things. We are currently witnessing a fundamental shift in how educational technology is funded, built, and sold. For years, the narrative was about “disruption” from scrappy startups. Today, the story is increasingly written by ... The Private Equity Playbook: How Wall Street is Quietly Reshaping EdTech Read More
Reflections on Alliance 2026: Data, Reality, and the Future of HigherEd IT
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending HEUG’s Alliance 2026 conference in Orlando, Florida. It was a milestone event for the ListEdTech team; marking our second year with a booth, my first time attending the conference, and my very first keynote presentation. The energy at the Orlando World Center Marriott was incredible, and the ... Reflections on Alliance 2026: Data, Reality, and the Future of HigherEd IT Read More
Beyond the Binary: A Better Way to Visualize Market Saturation
In the world of EdTech, “saturation” is a word that gets thrown around constantly. You’ve heard the refrains in boardrooms and at conferences: “That category is saturated,” “There’s no more room to grow,” or “Everyone already has a solution.” The problem? Most of these conversations happen at the surface level. We treat market saturation like a light switch—it’s ... Beyond the Binary: A Better Way to Visualize Market Saturation Read More
Education’s Cognitive Effect
Thanks to Morgan at Phil Hill & Associates for surfacing a thoughtful piece by Kirsten Green at Forerunner on the shift from network effects to cognitive effects, and why this change may quietly rewrite the rules of platform dominance. Her argument is simple but profound: the most powerful platforms going forward won’t just connect users; they’ll understand them. And once you ... Education’s Cognitive Effect Read More
The 2026 IT Strategic Landscape in Higher Education
The trajectory of Higher Education technology has undergone a pivotal transformation over the last three years. In 2024, the sector was defined by post-pandemic stabilization. By 2025, that focus transitioned toward infrastructure maturity, with a heavy emphasis on cloud migration. As we enter 2026, digital transformation has moved from a theoretical future-state goal to a permanent operational reality. Today’s IT leaders are managing ... The 2026 IT Strategic Landscape in Higher Education Read More
RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update
What five years of RFP activity tells us about shifting institutional needs in HigherEd and K–12 As this will be our last post of the year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at RFP activity across Higher Education and K–12. Each year, RFP patterns give us an early indication of where institutions ... RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update Read More
Rethinking Market Saturation in EdTech
Market saturation is a concept we often discuss at ListEdTech because it comes up frequently with our clients. Investors want to know if a market still has room to grow, while startups want to understand whether they are entering a space with opportunities or one that is already crowded. Last year, we explored saturation by ... Rethinking Market Saturation in EdTech Read More
How Institutions Discover What Tech Their Peers Are Using
In the last few months, I’ve been asking my LinkedIn connections, the following question:“How do you learn what technology your peers at other institutions are using?” Over the last few months, nearly 400 professionals answered this question. Their responses highlight both the creativity and the challenges institutions face when trying to keep up with the ... How Institutions Discover What Tech Their Peers Are Using Read More
Why Accurate Institution Data Matters
In the ever-evolving world of education, staying current isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. A yearly validation of institutions plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity of institutional data across the globe. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what makes it more complex than it might first appear. The Goal Our core aim ... Why Accurate Institution Data Matters Read More
When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide
Institutional mergers are often presented as opportunities for growth — stronger financial stability, expanded academic offerings, and a broader institutional footprint. However, beyond the public announcements, one of the most significant challenges lies in the integration of technology systems. Decisions about which platforms to retain have long-term implications for efficiency, user experience, and operational costs. ... When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide Read More
Student Privacy at Risk? EdTech Surveillance in Focus
As classrooms digitize, the promise of EdTech meets mounting concern over an unintended byproduct: student surveillance. Over the last two months, privacy advocates, educators, and policymakers have sounded alarms about how these tools collect, analyze, and retain student data—often with insufficient oversight. Surveillance in the Classroom: Fresh Examples GoGuardian & Gaggle Edtech surveillance tools like GoGuardian ... Student Privacy at Risk? EdTech Surveillance in Focus Read More
