When schools are faced with limited funding and declining enrollment, it can be difficult to plan beyond the current school year, so rather than considering their options, many schools choose to maintain the status quo.  However, one of the biggest mistakes schools can make is to operate under the belief that improvements will be costly when, in fact, good planning can not only save schools money, it can also lead to better funding opportunities.  Having a formal, long-range plan makes it easier to set goals and raise funds when everyone understands the objectives and the timelines. 

SchoolOne and its strategic technology partners can help your school or diocese create a long-range technology plan that includes software, hardware, peripherals, and infrastructure upgrades.  If your school or diocese is operating on antiquated systems or using multiple providers, you could be spending far more than necessary.  By upgrading equipment, using compatible systems, and bundling services on a large scale, you could save significant amounts of money on technology. 

For example:  

• Rather than trying to maintain obsolete PCs or purchasing complete desktop systems for staff who use only 20% of a machine’s capacity, you could use a cloud computing solution that reduces energy use and centralizes data storage and system maintenance.
  
  
• By using the fewest number of vendors  across systems, you can receive volume pricing and discounts on everything from phone service to Internet access. SchoolOne and its strategic technology partners can create a parish-wide or diocesan-wide plan that includes the most cost-effective vendors with the best solution for your needs.