Digital transformation (DX) is progressing steadily across South Africa’s education sector. However, progress in DX does not automatically translate into bridging the broader education divide. Transformation initiatives often fall short of addressing systemic challenges such as equitable, ubiquitous access, infrastructure gaps, and inclusive learning experiences.

The focus is now shifting from isolated digital initiatives to enterprise-wide platform integration. IDC data shows that while 46.2% of education institutions in South Africa consider themselves “somewhat digital,” only 15.4% have reached digital-native maturity.

Education CIOs must therefore balance multiple priorities: transforming operational systems, improving user experience for faculty and students, and enabling education and research programs. At the same time, platform proliferation, multicloud adoption, IT/OT integration, and evolving security threats, including AI-driven risks, are increasing operational complexity.

This exclusive executive roundtable, hosted by MTN Business in association with IDC, will examine how institutions can bridge the education divide through unified platforms, multicloud integration, and AI-driven intelligence.

Attendees will hear from IDC, MTN Business, and leaders from South Africa’s education sector, while engaging directly with peers navigating similar transformation journeys.