How K-12 schools gain IT consistency and reliability with managed services

In times of budget turmoil and uncertain IT resourcing, K-12 districts find footing in the form of managed services, which ensure always-on technology and support.

Classroom and foundational technologies that power learning and connectivity in K-12 schools require reliable, consistent, and nearly always-on support. Yet, in many areas, it has become increasingly difficult to provide that support. Historic IT talent shortfalls are affecting all industries, education included, make finding — and retaining — qualified and reliable technology professionals a highly competitive process. Projected budget shortfalls and uncertain funding streams also raise questions about whether to phase out some technologies or forego upgrades to instead focus funding on more pressing technology needs. Districts are facing such challenges just as schools are starting to examine whether and where it makes sense to introduce AI opportunities in the classroom. How will schools lay the proper foundations for AI infrastructure and learning?