Maplewood School District

Project Overview:

Maplewood School District was looking to enhance their educational technology infrastructure and improve the management of academic software licenses. DigiAurora provided a comprehensive solution that addressed their immediate IT needs while also setting them up for future growth, ensuring seamless deployment of software and tools for both students and staff.

Services Provided:

• Deployment & Integration: DigiAurora helped Maplewood School District seamlessly integrate cloud-based systems and educational tools across all schools within the district, ensuring that all students and staff could easily access necessary digital resources.
• Academic Software Licensing: We streamlined the software licensing process by introducing an efficient, centralized system that ensured compliance and eliminated licensing redundancies.
• Training & Onboarding: DigiAurora conducted specialized training sessions for educators, equipping them with the skills to effectively use the newly implemented tools and digital platforms.

Challenges:

• The district was struggling with managing a growing number of software licenses and ensuring that all staff and students had access to the right tools.
• Maplewood faced difficulties with slow, fragmented systems that were hindering the performance of both administrative staff and teachers.
• The need for a scalable IT solution that would support the district’s expansion and evolving educational needs.

Solutions Implemented:

• Seamless Deployment: DigiAurora implemented a cloud-based infrastructure that allowed for smooth deployment across the district, ensuring quick and easy access to all required digital tools and resources.
• License Management Optimization: We streamlined the license management system, reducing the complexity and administrative overhead associated with tracking and renewing software licenses.
• Training for Staff: We provided training and onboarding for the district’s staff, ensuring they were proficient in using new tools and maximizing the potential of digital learning platforms.

Results:

• Increased Access: All staff and students had consistent access to the necessary software tools, leading to a 40% increase in productivity and student engagement.
• Cost Efficiency: Through license optimization and better allocation of resources, Maplewood School District reduced their annual software licensing costs by 22%.
• Improved IT Efficiency: The streamlined systems led to a 30% reduction in IT support requests, allowing staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Consulting Hours Spent: 100 hours

Client Testimonial:

“DigiAurora’s service has been invaluable in helping us modernize our IT systems and optimize software usage across the district. The new system is much more efficient, and the training sessions have empowered our staff to fully leverage the new tools.” — Director of IT, Maplewood School District

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