Konica Minolta Addresses the Education Market

Abstract
This document looks at the trends in the education market, how technology solutions can help address some of the challenges this market faces today, and how Konica Minolta addresses this market with their solutions.

Executive Summary
The economic stimulus plan is providing the nation’s school districts, child care centers, and university campuses with billions in new federal spending, a vast two-year investment that would more than double the Department of Education’s current budget. Although a majority of the education stimulus plan will primarily be used for financial aid and new educational programs, a good portion will be used for infrastructure enhancements and improvements.

The education market has generally been divided into two major segments—K-12 and Higher Education. Each area has specific pain points they address when it comes to technology enhancements, but there are some similarities in overall technology improvements that streamline processes to save money in the long run. This paper will address how Konica Minolta Business Solutions has been able to deliver a winning combination of hardware, software, and services that can help both segments of the education market improve processes while also reducing print and output costs.