In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of the education system. RM Technology and Comms-care, two leading companies in the education and IT sectors, have joined forces to provide UK schools with future-proofed IT infrastructure through the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom initiative. Backed by technology giant Ingram Micro, the collaboration will enable over 150 schools to benefit from the speed and capability of full-fibre broadband at speeds of 1 Gigabit per second, which is 20 times faster than the average internet speed in the UK. In this article, we will delve into the details of this exciting initiative and explore how it is transforming UK schools’ connectivity.
- RM Technology and Comms-care form a partnership to transform UK schools’ connectivity and improve the learning environment for thousands of children.
- The partnership will enable schools to take advantage of future-proofed IT infrastructure and full-fibre broadband at speeds of 1 Gigabit per second, which is 20 times faster than the average internet speed in the UK.
- With RM Technology’s expertise and Comms-care’s engineering capabilities, schools will meet the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards, enabling increased efficiencies in teaching, improved accessibility, and greater inclusion for students.
Connectivity is a crucial aspect of the education system. The ability to access information and communicate with others is essential for students to learn and develop their skills. RM Technology, the UK’s leading education sector supplier of technology solutions and strategies, and Comms-care, a leading strategic service partner to the IT channel community, have joined forces to transform UK schools’ connectivity through the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom (CTC) initiative.
The CTC initiative aims to provide schools with future-proofed IT infrastructure to enable them to benefit from the speed and capability of full-fibre broadband at speeds of 1 Gigabit per second, which is 20 times faster than the average internet speed in the UK. RM has supported schools on the CTC initiative since 2021, co-creating and delivering brand new IT infrastructure that sets the foundation of future-proofed network connectivity. With a joint mission to drive digital transformation, the collaborative relationship between RM and Comms-care will see them support over 150 schools by implementing installation and infrastructure commissioning, as well as involving the rollout of wireless solutions and refreshed network equipment.
The timeframe to implement and deliver at speed this kind of complex infrastructure transformation has only been made possible thanks to RM’s deep expertise and widespread UK customer footprint. RM currently supports more than 8,000 UK schools in achieving their digital goals. Backed by Ingram Micro, Comms-care has the engineering capabilities to enhance RM’s existing offering so that schools can transform their IT infrastructure in a relatively short period of time.
Jason Tomlinson, Managing Director of RM Technology, said: “RM is delighted to be working with a like-minded company leading the charge to meeting the demand for robust and reliable internet connections within our UK schools, that will enable and support a better learning environment for thousands of children. UK schools are facing significant challenges that could be improved by better broadband, and facilitating and improving pupil access and outcomes.”
Alex Wilmot, Managing Director of Comms-care, said: “Comms-care is delighted to begin this relationship with RM Technology to deliver this project and to collaborate on future projects. The ability for the education system to realize the benefit of technologies like these affords increased efficiencies in teaching, improved accessibility, and greater inclusion for students, which in turn create positive outcomes at all levels.”
Working together, the relationship will help schools meet the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards – with RM Technology delivering the consultancy, design, management, and training that each school will need, while Comms-care will be responsible for the implementation and activation of each installation.
In conclusion, the RM Technology and Comms-care collaboration under the Connect the Classroom initiative marks an exciting development in UK schools’ connectivity. By providing schools with future-proofed IT infrastructure, they will be able to benefit from faster internet speeds and enhanced digital capabilities, leading to improved outcomes for students. With the support of the Department for Education and technology giant Ingram Micro, this initiative is set to transform the education landscape in the UK.
FAQ’s
Q: What is RM Technology and Comms-care’s relationship?
A: RM Technology and Comms-care have formed a collaborative relationship where Comms-care will be RM Technology’s preferred installation partner for the Department for Education (DfE) funded Connect the Classroom (CTC) initiative.
Q: What is the Connect the Classroom (CTC) initiative?
A: The Connect the Classroom (CTC) initiative is a Department for Education (DfE) funded project that aims to provide UK schools with future-proofed IT infrastructure, including full-fibre broadband at speeds of 1 Gigabit per second.
Q: How will RM Technology and Comms-care support UK schools through the CTC initiative?
A: RM Technology and Comms-care will support over 150 schools by implementing installation and infrastructure commissioning, as well as involving the rollout of wireless solutions and refreshed network equipment. RM Technology will deliver the consultancy, design, management, and training that each school will need, while Comms-care will be responsible for the implementation and activation of each installation.
Q: What are some benefits that UK schools can expect from this initiative?
A: UK schools can expect to benefit from faster internet speeds, improved IT infrastructure, increased teaching efficiencies, improved accessibility, and greater inclusion for students, which in turn creates positive outcomes at all levels.
Q: How does RM Technology support UK schools in achieving their digital goals?
A: RM Technology currently supports more than 8,000 UK schools in achieving their digital goals by providing technology solutions and strategies to the education sector.
Q: Who is backing this relationship between RM Technology and Comms-care?
A: The relationship is backed by technology giant Ingram Micro.
Q: What is Wi-Fi 6 and why is it important?
A: Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless standard, which offers faster speeds, lower latency, and higher device density. It is important for schools to meet the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards to ensure that they can support the increasing number of devices that students and teachers use.
