Buyers Guide
Education IT Buyers Guide
What K-12 and higher-ed IT leaders should evaluate when selecting an infrastructure partner — questions to ask and red flags to watch for.
Education DNA
Written by people who understand semester pacing, bond cycles, and district IT realities.
Vendor Evaluation
Specific questions to ask every education IT vendor during selection.
Funding-Aware
Covers E-rate, ESSER, PLTW, and bond-funding considerations.
What the guide covers
FERPA/CIPA/COPPA Readiness
What controls matter most for student-data privacy obligations.
Scale & Performance
1:1 device program, VDI concurrency, and classroom Wi-Fi density.
Summer Deployment
Change windows aligned to academic calendars.
Funding & Procurement
E-rate eligibility, ESSER, cooperative contracts, and bond-funding alignment.
Grants Integration
Working with PLTW and similar curriculum-funding programs.
Long-Term Partnership
What to look for in a multi-year education IT partner.