LONDON, 14th July – RM, a leading supplier of technology solutions to the education sector, today announced the details of a new partnership with The Harris Federation – a leading multi-academy trust in and around London. The two organisations have signed a contract to refresh all of Harris Federation’s IT infrastructure and devices over the next five years.
The programme of works, worth £26 million, will utilise RM’s network of partnerships to procure best value and quality for the Harris Federation.
Every academy to have a full infrastructure refresh. This includes increasing wireless points and switches as well as cabling to ensure all staff and pupils have the infrastructure required to future proof the Harris IT strategy.
Replacing all devices, including interactive boards, with a standard design that will allow all teachers and pupils in every Harris academy to harness the power of IT, in a variety of ways, to improve the quality of teaching further.
Ensuring cyber resilience and sustainability plans are both supported through a IT lifecycle strategy.
RM plc is a £211m turnover British business, with c. 1,990 employees globally. Established in 1973, RM provides market-leading products and services to educational institutions, exam bodies and international governments which improve, simplify and support education and learning.
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RM’s Technology division is a market-leading supplier of ICT software, technology and services to UK schools and colleges to deliver a technology environment that improves learning outcomes and makes the most of IT investment.
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Harris Federation is a multi-academy trust of 51 primary and secondary academies in and around London.
They are sponsored by Philip Harris.
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