Stadsmissionens Skolstiftelse is a value-based organisation that operates upper secondary schools and special needs upper secondary schools under the name Grillska Gymnasiet. Grillska schools have nearly 3000 students and Stadsmissionens Skolstiftelse have approximately 400 employees. The schools are not affiliated with any religious or political interests. They are independent upper secondary schools run in the form of a foundation, which means that there is no owner taking out profits.
Challenges
The foundation’s main challenge was the lack of an internal IT department, a critical resource at a time when digitalisation in the education sector is accelerating. This absence of IT-support risked holding back both day-to-day operations and strategic development, potentially affecting the quality of education the efficiency of administration.
The solution
ECIT stepped in as a full-service partner to address the challenges, providing tailored IT solutions including server management, digital workspaces for students and staff, service desk support and network services.
A key part of the collaboration was the strategic partnership. In this role, ECIT acted not only as a service provider but also as an advisor, helping to drive the school’s digital transformation.
The result
After implementing ECIT’s IT-solutions, Stadsmissionens Skolstiftelse achieved noticeable flexibility in its IT infrastructure. With our customized workplace service, they can quickly adjust the number of digital workstations as needed, meaning that they pay for exactly what they use. This has not only led to cost efficiency, but also to an improved ability to quickly adapt to changes in student numbers and needs. The staff reports about a more efficient working environment, while students experience a smoother and more engaging learning journey. In this way, resources can be allocated effectively and where they are truly needed.
"With ECIT’s IT solutions, we have redefined our digital environment. It has given us the opportunity to streamline our operations, while improving the experience for both students and teachers. We particularly value the flexibility and reliability of the services, which allows us to focus on our core mission – providing a first-class education."
– Jan Persson, Digitalisation Manager, Stadsmissionens Skolstiftelse