Cloud solutions for educational institutions
Educational institutions today face growing challenges in managing their IT infrastructure—limited financial resources, the need to update hardware and software, and high standards for educational quality. Information and communication technologies have become a key driver of modern education, but their implementation is often hindered by high initial costs and limited capacity.
Advantages of cloud solutions
Cloud services offer an innovative solution that allows educational institutions to increase their computing capacity without significant capital investment. This approach provides:
Financial flexibility
А shift from a capital expenditure (CapEx) model to an operating expense (OpEx) model based on a “pay-as-you-go” principle.
Security
Automatic backup, data protection, and disaster recovery.
Scalability
The ability to dynamically scale resources up or down based on current needs.
Mobility and accessibility
Аccess to systems and learning materials anywhere and anytime.
Adaptability
Implementation of a new software and services without delays or significant upfront investments.
Solutions
Specialized cloud “Stratus”
Integrated platform for IT service management through Enterprise Service Catalog Manager (ESCM) – a centralised solution for the management and control of all IT resources and services, which includes:
Service catalog and Self-Service Portal
It enables users to independently create, deploy, and manage approved IT services and applications, ensuring consistency in management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Container services (Docker)
Standardized and isolated environments for developing, testing, and deploying applications that can be quickly scaled and integrated with the platform’s other services.
Virtualized computing resources (IaaS)
Flexible management of processors, memory, and disk space through Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V, including support for network virtualization and storage management.
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
It provides access to licensed applications from any device without the need for expensive on-premises hardware, while optimizing software licensing costs and simplifying centralized management.
Why STRATUS?
Our platform stands out from international alternatives (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) with:
Benefits of the virtualized platform
The solution creates a modern, secure, and flexible IT environment that supports effective learning and management of technological resources.
Minimal initial investments
no need to purchase expensive servers and equipment
Predictable expenses
subscription model with clear monthly/annual pricing.
Extended hardware lifecycle
the workstations in classrooms can be older generations, as they function as terminals for accessing centralized resources.
Optimization of resources
the same resources are used by different groups of learners at different times
Flexibility in training
opportunity to practice installing operating systems and programming environments without using physical machines
Distance and Hybrid Learning
provides secure and easy access to the learning environment and necessary applications from anywhere, enabling productive learning and work outside the classroom.
Reduced Technical Support
eliminating the need for internal IT staff for daily maintenance
Cloud solutions for educational institutions
The STRATUS platform combines the advantages of the public cloud—flexibility, scalability, and a wide range of services—with the control, security, and customization of the private cloud. This provides a reliable foundation for modernizing the IT environment in educational institutions and implementing state-of-the-art educational solutions that meet international standards and the needs of Bulgarian education.