A Platform for Learning Transformation CityNext Education solutions provide a broad technology platform of cloud, advanced analytics, mobile and social technologies designed to help schools transform.

Institutional Databases, Repositories Learning and Communication Management Servers and IoT Technology Drivers Software and Tools and Tools and Storage

Cortana Intelligence Suite Office 365 Office Power BI HR, student Internet of Learning and information, Things, CityNext, Skype School Data Sync management library, helpdesk, smartcard, security Third-party cloud Enterprise Mobility Suite systems with Microsoft Azure attendance, systems, smart platforms education SharePoint Azure Machine Learning gradebooks, heating, lighting analytics Windows Phone orchestration booking forms and cooling Windows Store Mobile device management Web filtering

Microsoft Azure Active Directory enabling student and identity management Synchronized Directory Services

Application portfolio provides a rich user experience

Single sign-on to a personalized application portfolio of learning and management tools, school resources, performance metrics etc.

Users at school, on the go and offsite

Devices and Mobility Learning Solutions Learning Systems School and Campus Administration Education Analytics and Research

• Windows devices cater for different subjects and • Office 365 ProPlus provides a suite of cloud-based • Schools can simplify registration and administration • Through the Enterprise Mobility Suite, students • To improve institution effectiveness, schools learning styles with digital ink, touch, keyboard, productivity tools for student and staff and improve course management with online and staff can access IT services with self-service can extract data and track and evaluate voice and video allowing students to sketch notes, collaboration and communication at home, services. Microsoft Azure provides pay-as-you- password reset, application and device installations, different criteria for informed planning and type essays, video lessons and more. at school and on the go. go access to infrastructure and platform services, and group management. decision-making. allowing schools to save money by scaling up • BYOD and/or school devices are managed with the • Schools can register multiple third-party cloud • EMS also manages access to devices (including • A 360-degree view of performance and resources during busy times, such as enrollment Enterprise Mobility Suite, providing secure single- applications in Azure Active Directory those consistently outside firewallls) and Multi- operations with easy-to-use reporting tools and assessment and scaling down during periods sign on access to school services, applications and providing single sign-on access to a portfolio factor Authentication capabilities. An integrated simplifies access to data and report-sharing of low demand. safe social media. of relevant resources. environment extends device management to small with stakeholders. • BYOD devices are connected to mobile device or remote schools and campuses. • Technology provides inclusive, accessible learning. • Windows 10 helps students and staff organize management services providing smart reporting Speech recognition in Windows 10 for physically with easy ways to snap apps in place, • Microsoft CityNext education solutions help schools and proactive security. challenged students, Skype real-time transcripts for optimize their screen space, group items and operate more sustainably using Internet of Things the hearing impaired and Kinect helps those who create virtual desktops. sensors to control lighting, heating and cooling and find it easier to use gestures. smartcards for secure access. Microsoft.com/education/leaders Building a Technology Platform for Learning Transformation Microsoft.com/education/leaders Starting at the departure point, where many schools now stand, you can move to option 2, which provides a gradual introduction to cloud services or to 3, which is more integrated. The final stage 4 is completely cloud-based.

1. Departure Point 2. Transition – First Steps 4. Learning Transformation At many schools, the ICT infrastructure still contains the same components and elements The transition phase involves taking your first steps towards a more The learning transformation state is focused on eliminating as ten years ago, such as local directory services, local infrastructure, application and cost-efficient user-centric IT model. This entails moving some services IT infrastructure purchasing, management and maintenance database servers. Usually staff and students can only access services inside the school to the cloud while continuing to leverage your investment in legacy costs by moving to an entirely cloud-based IT model. network, putting constraints on an ‘anywhere, anytime’ learning model. systems as you evaluate and rationalize applications and services.

@ School Users @ School Users Offsite Users @ School Users Offsite Users

On-premises or Microsoft cloud cloud Microsoft Azure Active Directory On-premises or hosted hosted Active Azure Active Student and identity management Active Directory Directory Directory Student and identity management Student and identity Student and identity Third-party cloud Cortana Intelligence Suite management management Synchronized Directory Services platforms Synchronized Directory Services Synchronized Synchronized cloud Directory Services Directory Services Application portfolio provides a rich user experience Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) School Data Sync brings these together Analytics Email Student Office 365 Instant Messaging Management Power BI Office 365 Skype Third-party cloud System and Device and Applications Email Student Collaboration Yammer platforms Applications Education user mgmt E-learning Instant Messaging Tools File Servers Analytics, IoT SharePoint Workspaces E-learning Intune Microsoft Classroom

3. Learning Innovation – Towards Cloud The Learning Innovation state can be achieved in as little as 12 months, mostly using existing investments in your school’s own infrastructure, as well as Office 365 Education and Azure AD. It allows you to retain school databases on-premises but still use the cloud.

@ School Users Offsite Users

cloud On-premises or hosted Active Microsoft Azure Active Directory Directory enabling student and identity management enabling student and Synchronized Directory Services identity management Synchronized Directory Services Application portfolio provides a rich UX

Analytics Email Office 365 Power BI Instant messaging Skype Third-party Device and Applications Yammer cloud platforms user mgmt E-learning SharePoint Intune