IT that supports colleges and the communities they serve.
From student information systems and FIPPA compliance to campus networking and LMS support — we provide IT that helps BC colleges focus on education, not technology problems.
Educational IT is uniquely
complex
BC colleges operate under strict privacy legislation, serve thousands of concurrent users across sprawling campuses, and run mission-critical software that can't afford downtime when students are registering or submitting assignments.
FIPPA Compliance Requirements
BC's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act creates strict obligations for educational institutions handling student data. Non-compliance isn't just a fine — it's a headline.
Diverse User Population
Students, faculty, staff, and external contractors all need different levels of access to different systems. Managing this diversity securely without creating friction for learners is a complex IT challenge.
Legacy Systems & Modern Expectations
Many institutions run legacy student information systems alongside modern learning management platforms and cloud tools. Integration and coexistence require IT expertise that understands both worlds.
Budget & Grant Cycle IT Planning
Educational institutions often plan technology spending around grant cycles and fiscal years. IT that can be deployed in phases and scaled incrementally — without disrupting ongoing programs — requires careful planning.
IT services designed for
the academic environment
From student information systems and LMS infrastructure to campus networking and FIPPA compliance — we manage the technology that keeps BC colleges running at their best.
Student Information System Support
Colleague, Banner, PeopleSoft, and other SIS platforms — server infrastructure, performance optimization, integrations with LMS and other systems, and the IT support educational IT teams need.
Learning Management System Infrastructure
Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L Brightspace — hosting infrastructure, performance management, plugin management, and integration with authentication and SIS systems.
FIPPA Compliance Implementation
BC FIPPA requires specific data handling practices for educational institutions. We implement the access controls, data residency (BC-based storage), audit logging, and privacy breach procedures your institution needs.
Campus Network Management
Reliable, secure, high-capacity campus networking: student WiFi that can handle hundreds of concurrent devices, segmented networks for academic, administrative, and IoT systems, and the monitoring that keeps it running.
Identity & Access Management
Single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication, and role-based access aligned to student, faculty, and staff roles — including automated provisioning from your HR/student information system.
Cybersecurity for Educational Institutions
Education is a top target for ransomware. Endpoint protection, email security, network monitoring, and security awareness training tailored for faculty and staff (not generic corporate training).
Cloud Migration & Microsoft 365 Education
Microsoft 365 Education deployment and management: proper tenant configuration, SharePoint for department sites, Teams for classes and collaboration, and the compliance settings FIPPA requires.
IT Built for the
Education Environment
Educational IT isn't standard business IT deployed on a campus. It's a specialized discipline with unique compliance obligations, seasonal workload demands, and direct consequences when systems fail students at critical moments.
Why Educational IT Is Unique
Moodle & LMS Hosting
Moodle hosting on BC-based infrastructure, performance optimization, plugin management, and the backup and recovery procedures that ensure LMS availability during critical academic periods.
Colleague & Banner SIS
Infrastructure management for Ellucian Colleague and Banner: server maintenance, database optimization, integration management, and the IT support that keeps your student records system running during registration periods.
Microsoft 365 Education
Properly configured M365 for education: Student and Faculty tenants, Teams for education setup, SharePoint for academic departments, and the data governance settings required under FIPPA.
Campus WiFi & Networking
High-density WiFi design for lecture halls, labs, and common areas: Cisco, Meraki, or Aruba deployments with proper capacity for modern student device expectations (2-3 devices per student).
FIPPA Data Residency
Audit and remediation of cloud services against FIPPA's BC data residency requirements: identifying where student data resides, migrating where necessary, and documenting compliance for privacy office review.
Lab & Classroom Technology
Computer lab management, thin client deployments for teaching labs, and the imaging and software deployment workflows that make semester resets efficient and consistent.
We understand
educational IT
BC colleges and educational institutions operate in one of the most regulated data environments in the province. We understand FIPPA obligations, student data protection requirements, the complexity of academic IT environments, and how to keep systems running through the demands of the academic calendar.
Common questions
Ready for IT built for education?
Book a discovery call with a specialist who understands BC educational institutions. We'll review your FIPPA posture, assess your campus infrastructure, and show you where IT improvements can support better learning outcomes.