Education & Technology
Educational institutions rely on IT systems for multiple purposes – from managing school administration and operations to helping students learn.
New learning technologies are quickly advancing and changing the core concepts of what it means to educate.
The education sector is embracing new technologies (regardless of tight budgets) to improve the learning experience, keep students engaged, and better prepare students for their digital lives and future careers.
Why Do Educational Institutions Choose STL?
We Solve Top Industry Challenges
BUDGET CONSTRAINTS
Limited funding can restrict investments in technology infrastructure, software licenses, and skilled IT personnel, hindering the ability to effectively manage all systems in-house.
TECHNOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY
Managing diverse technology systems in-house can be challenging due to their complexity, requiring specialized expertise and resources to ensure smooth operation and integration.
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
To ensure reliability and performance, education systems must allocate resources to maintain and upgrade aging infrastructure, including networks, servers, and hardware devices.
SECURITY RISKS
Inadequate cybersecurity measures and limited resources for monitoring and mitigating threats increase the risk of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other security incidents.
INEFFICIENT WORKFLOWS
Without streamlined processes and centralized management tools, education systems may experience inefficiencies in managing technology resources, leading to delays, errors, and operational bottlenecks.
LACK OF SCALABILITY
To ensure reliability and performance, education systems must allocate resources to maintain and upgrade aging infrastructure, including networks, servers, and hardware devices.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities to keep pace with rapidly changing technology trends and best practices requires dedicated resources and investment.
COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as data privacy laws and accessibility standards, can be complex and resource-intensive without specialized expertise and tools.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Aligning technology initiatives with the institution’s broader educational goals and priorities requires strategic planning and coordination.
K-12 and Higher Education Solutions
STL provides expert Managed Security Solutions along with complete IT solutions for K-12 schools and districts, along with higher education institutions. Solutions that include:
- Cybersecurity risk mitigation
- Sensitive student data protection
- Remote learning support
- Ensuring free-flow of information
E-Rate Program Expertise
The FCC and Federal Government’s Universal Service E-Rate program provides eligible K-12 schools and libraries with discounts ranging from 20% – 90% for broadband connectivity as well as qualifying equipment and services. The E-Rate program enables K-12 schools and libraries to obtain affordable high-speed internet access and telecommunication services from service providers like STL.
Our experienced and dedicated E-Rate team can provide IT solutions that empower education and are extremely cost effective to schools and libraries throughout the country. Our dedicated team can provide customized solutions based on the needs of your school or library.
Future Expansion
Utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital learning methods such as live online classes, webinars, blog posts, podcasts, and recorded lectures enhances education by enabling students to learn at their own speed, refine their learning preferences, and access educational materials from any location.
We are equipped to assist your institution in adopting digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and other educational technologies to amplify your IT infrastructure. This support will aid in surmounting the inherent complexity and obstacles associated with these advancements.
