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The education industry has unique needs when it comes to IT management. You need to ensure student data is secure and that you always have access to the communications and teaching tools you need to effectively educate students—all without having to spend time away from the classroom to fiddle with technology.

We’re here to handle all your IT issues with a keen understanding of how IT concerns affect education. Let CMIT Solutions lend you a helping hand in the IT department, so you can focus on the important task of tending to your students.

A plan made just for you

We’ll develop a custom IT management plan that fits your needs, your goals, and your size, offering complete IT services with expert support.

  • Business applications services will help you install and manage your educational software.
  • Data backup and recovery services will keep your test answers safe and secure.
  • Managed IT services put your IT solutions in expert hands so you can focus on education.
  • Cybersecurity ensures your student data is protected both internally and externally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What IT services do you offer for educational institutions?

Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud services, data backup, and educational software support.

2. How do you protect student and staff data?

We use encryption, firewalls, endpoint protection, access controls, and continuous monitoring to ensure data security.

3. Can you support our school’s learning management systems (LMS)?

Yes — we install, manage, and troubleshoot educational applications and LMS platforms to keep learning accessible and reliable.

4. How do you ensure minimal downtime during school hours?

We schedule maintenance outside class hours and monitor systems 24/7 to detect and fix issues before they disrupt lessons.

5. Do you provide backup and recovery services for exams and records?

Absolutely. We run automated backups and maintain tested recovery plans to protect critical academic and administrative data.

6. Can you help us migrate to cloud-based education tools?

Yes. We design and manage secure cloud migrations tailored to your institution’s needs and ensure seamless access for staff and students.

7. How scalable are your IT solutions for growing student populations?

Our infrastructure is modular and built to scale efficiently as student numbers, campuses, or digital workloads increase.

8. Will you help with regulatory compliance (e.g. FERPA)?

Yes — we assist in aligning IT systems and policies with education-related data privacy standards such as FERPA and other regulations.

9. What is your typical support response time?

Urgent issues are addressed immediately, while non-urgent tickets receive responses within a few hours, depending on your SLA.

10. How do we start working with CMIT for our school or district?

Begin with a free consultation and IT assessment; we’ll then propose a customized technology plan to fit your educational needs.

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