External Partners can Tailor Solutions to Meet Schools’ Diverse Needs
At large districts with thousands of devices, asset management quickly becomes a burden. Service partners can help with device management, configuration, break/fix and disposition so that internal teams can focus on strategic initiatives. Other large schools take the route of using partners to upgrade and maintain the networks and other infrastructure that support one-to-one programs.
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While small districts can also benefit from device management and maintenance support, they often use service partners to fill skills gaps or gain a fresh perspective on IT strategy. Small private or independent schools can also benefit from these services. They often struggle with attracting and retaining tech leaders, as their salaries are not often as competitive as those at bigger schools, and their IT teams may be tiny or nonexistent.
Unlike small-school IT administrators, who often wear multiple hats, service providers can focus exclusively on IT support. They are well-versed in best practices and can help smaller schools evaluate options to ensure that they get the best ROI from IT investments.