Univrsity Of Tehran Press Journal of Information Technology Management 2980-7972 18 2 2026 04 01 Challenges and Success Stories in Technology Adoption 44 58 107167 10.22059/jitm.2026.107167 EN Syeda Kauser Fatima Department of General Education, College of Liwa, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Faiza Qasmi Department of General Education, College of Liwa, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Journal Article 2026 05 28 The rapid adoption of technology in higher education has had a profound impact on instructional strategies, learning experiences, and administrative procedures. This study examines the challenges and achievements of technology integration in higher education, focusing on organizational, cultural, technological, and skill-related barriers. Comparative studies indicate that although resistance to change, insufficient funding, and inadequate infrastructure present significant challenges, these bar-riers can be transformed into opportunities for development and innovation through proactive measures, institutional support, and strategic leadership. The potential of digital technology to im-prove academic achievement, support flexible learning models, and increase student engagement is demonstrated through case studies of successful implementations, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual classrooms, and gamification applications. Leadership commitment, contin-uous professional development, student involvement, and regular monitoring and evaluation have been highlighted as critical success factors. The paper also discusses the implications of future tech-nology adoption, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence, hybrid learning models, and the need for student-centered educational approaches. Higher education institutions can build resilient ecosystems that foster innovation and continuous improvement by utilizing data-driven de-cision-making, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. This study seeks to advance under-standing of the complex landscape of technology adoption in higher education and provide valuable insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers. https://jitm.ut.ac.ir/article_107167_97101bb266144f1bf56810f6c1b12a71.pdf