Mike Kovacevic, Chief Information Officer at Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA), partnered with Gartner to unify 150 schools under a single digital ecosystem and develop a robust, safe AI strategy, ensuring technology delivers real business value and improved student outcomes.
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Client Story
Setting the Right AI Strategy for Success
Mission-critical priority
Catholic Education Western Australia's (CEWA) priority was to unify 150 schools under a single digital ecosystem, strengthen IT strategy, and safely implement AI and innovative technologies for student outcomes.
How Gartner helped
- IT Operating Model Redefinition: Gartner’s guidance enabled more effective collaboration, helping to streamline processes and improve organizational efficiency.
- Analyst Connections & Executive Programs for AI Strategy: Gartner facilitated analyst connections and executive programs, helping CEWA shape its AI strategy, ensuring that the deployment of AI in education was both safe and practical.
- Tools and Experts for AI Adoption & Technology Investment: leveraged tools and experts to support the safe adoption of AI and to optimize technology investments, ensuring that decisions were informed and resources were used effectively.
Business impact
With support from Gartner, CEWA:
- Built a Unified Digital Ecosystem: 150 schools now operate within a single digital environment.
- Developed Strategic IT Leadership: IT now drives business value and contributes to executive decisions.
- Delivered Cost Savings: Negotiated technology deals saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Industry
Education
Revenue
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Employees
<10,000
