4C Strategies
4C Strategies is an independent Digital Infrastructure consultancy – covering strategy, business case, procurement, implementation and benefits realisation. Our expertise in Higher Education includes: Cyber Maturity Assessments, Zero Trust Networking, Green IT, Unified Communications, MS Teams adoption, Smart Campus, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Customer Experience and Digital Strategy.
Academia
Academia is a leader in empowering higher education with strategic enterprise IT solutions. Our portfolio includes streamlined device management, security, compliance solutions, and lifecycle services. We will ensure that your environment and devices are fully integrated, managed, secured, and supported, allowing your users to enjoy an optimal experience.
Academic Software
Academic Software provides an all-in-one platform that simplifies access to software, cloud resources, and web applications for educational institutions. By reducing the workload on IT teams, our solution offers BYOD compatibility, simplifying deployment and ensuring support for students and staff both on and off campus.
Acquia/manifesto - Platinum Sponsor
Acquia and manifesto are transforming digital experiences in higher education. Acquia provides software and services for creating frictionless, relevant, accessible, and safe digital environments. Manifesto designs award-winning, sustainable solutions with a positive impact. Together, they empower institutions to boost engagement while promoting ethics and inclusivity in education.
Akari Software
Akari Software Ltd. is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of specialist end-to-end curriculum management solutions. Akari Curriculum Management transforms curriculum into a digital data asset, streamlining processes, empowering academics, scaffolding learner success and supporting institutional sustainability with actionable insights.
Amazon Web Services Primary Sponsor
Apporto
Apporto empowers education with seamless, affordable virtual desktops. Designed for higher education, our platform offers integrated video conferencing, real-time collaboration, and LMS integration. Trusted by 250+ institutions and 2.5 million students, we deliver academic computing at 70% less cost than traditional solutions—ensuring accessibility without compromising quality or affordability.
AppsAnywhere Technology Sponsor
ARO
Axians
A trusted partner bringing you peace of mind - Axians delivers robust and reliable connectivity and cybersecurity solutions across the UK and worldwide. Seen as a ‘safe pair of hands’ by universities, colleges and research organisations alike, combined with its customer-first approach, you can trust Axians to give you peace of mind too.
Azul
Block Solutions
Britannic
Britannic assists Higher Education institutions with a digital transformation, specifically focusing on student wellbeing and the integration of technology. Whether your objective is to upgrade your current telephony systems, enhance student engagement, streamline operations through automation, or establish a digitalised learning environment, we possess the expertise to guide you throughout the process.
Burman Recruitment
CAE Technology
At CAE, we support our customers to deliver better outcomes by transforming people’s experiences and people’s lives through technology. Our value comes from implementing infrastructure solutions built with clear outcomes and people in mind. Our experienced Higher Education team are always on hand to assist you with your IT enquiries.
Catalyst IT
Catalyst provides Secure, Stable, and Scalable managed hosting for Learning Management Systems tailored to the complex needs of HE. More than a provider, we’re a trusted partner, collaborating closely to deliver high-performance solutions that empower institutions and enhance learning experiences. With Catalyst, your platform is built for reliability, growth, and long-term success.
CDW
A leading supplier to the UK Higher Education sector partnering with Universities to provide technology transformation across Security, Digital Workspaces, Network, Data Centre & Cloud solutions. Our team of industry experts work with leading Universities to deliver long-term value alongside tactical supply chain solutions through our enviable framework position.
CGI - Platinum Sponsor
Converge (Stone Technologies)
Converge (Stone Technologies Limited), has provided sustainable IT to Higher Education for decades. The UK’s largest independent OEM manufacturer, we're first-ranked on the NDNA Lot 1 (Desktops), Lot 2 (Notebooks) and Lot 3 (One Stop Shop) and are the highest-scoring supplier on NWUPC’s IT Equipment Reuse Recycling and Disposal Framework.
CoreAzure
CoreAzure is a cloud solutions provider specialising in Azure infrastructure design, migration, and optimisation. With a successful history serving the UK higher education sector, we merged with Methods in January 2024. This strategic move has broadened our service offerings to include advanced data analytics, academic research, and robust cyber security offerings.
CoSector
We help higher and further education providers get more from their educational technology for less. We are the first to offer flexible LMS, reducing risk and overheads by offering Moodle and Canvas solutions within a single contract. Our expertise extends across the across the whole institution ecosystem
CourseLoop UK
CourseLoop is the golden thread of end-to-end curriculum management, connecting every element of a university's curriculum, from ideation to publication and everything in between. Our game-changing platform and unrivalled expertise help institutions swap inefficiency and uncertainty for robust, agile end-to-end curriculum management to elevate the staff and student experience.
Crimson
Crowdstrike
CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. A single agent solution to stop breaches, ransomware, and cyber attacks—powered by world-class security expertise and deep industry experience. With CrowdStrike, customers benefit from better protection, better performance and immediate time-to-value delivered by the cloud-native Falcon platform.
Deloitte MSC Limited
Deloitte partners with HEIs globally to help navigate a changing world. We help universities develop and implement innovative strategies for digital transformation, enhanced student success, and long-term financial sustainability. Our services encompass strategy development, seamless technology implementation, and effective business change management, empowering institutions to confidently build a technology-enabled future.
DTP Group
Elastic
Ellucian
Enfuse Group
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate
Flywire
Flywire is the trusted choice of millions of students, thousands of institutions and education agents worldwide. Backed by our powerful global payment network, Flywire’s solution delivers on the most important and complex payments by enabling institutions to seamlessly receive and reconcile payments from anyone, anywhere in the world–at any time.
Forescout Technologies
The Forescout Platform continuously identifies, protects and ensures compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT. As Universities embrace digital transformation, the attack surface is growing at an exponential rate. Forescout helps to eliminate security blind spots and automates threat and risk containment across the entire estate.
Fortinet
Freshworks
Fulcrum Digital
Galvia
Galvia is an AI-powered platform that enhances student engagement in higher education institutions. It features an AI-driven virtual assistant, intuitive analytics, and advanced CMS to automate tasks and offer personalised 24/7 support. Integrating seamlessly with university systems, Galvia empowers teams to prioritise student success.
Global IT Factory - International Sponsor
A leading EdTech specialising in SaaS-based Curriculum Management solutions for the higher and further education sectors. With a presence in Australia, Singapore, UK and EU, we offer trusted, customisable solutions and professional, expert support, enabling institutions to streamline curriculum management, strengthen cross-university collaboration and improve education quality and student outcomes.
Goodman Masson
We have the ambition to be the most recommended recruitment brand within the sectors we operate in. Our Technology, Digital & Data team specialises in recruiting top-tier professionals for public sector organisations, including government bodies, healthcare providers, social housing associations, charities, and educational institutions.
Google - Platinum Sponsor
Google's top Premier Partner for Education in the UK and Ireland, Getech, has been supporting institutions across the sector in achieving their goals with technology for over 30 years. Today, we’re helping school leaders understand and safely implement AI that supports educators in revolutionising the learning journey for every student.
Hable Education
We work with Universities to inspire people to learn new skills, embrace change, and use technology to its fullest potential. By creating powerful Digital Champions networks, delivering inspiring learning programmes and supporting the rollout of new technology. Accelerating change. Transforming culture. Boosting efficiency.
Hays
ICS.AI
Infuse Consulting
Insight UK
Insight Enterprises is a global Solutions Integrator accelerating transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. Insight designs, builds and manages best-fit digital solutions to make running a business easier. A 35-year foundation in hardware and software supply chain augments deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity and intelligent edge.
Instructure Global
The Instructure Learning Ecosystem makes learning more personal and student success more equitable by delivering the solutions you need to support, enrich, and connect every aspect of teaching and learning.
ITGL
KHIPU Networks
Kinetic Software
With over 25 years of expertise, Kinetic Group is the go-to technology partner for 350+ universities and colleges globally. We create and deliver mission-critical software supporting our customers across student accommodation management, conferences and events management, and timetabling, partnering with the sector to drive innovation and fuel evolution.
LA International
LA International is the UK’s leading provider of DDaT and Project Management resourcing and outcome-based services to the Higher Education Sector. As a supplier on key frameworks, our team of HE experts has been instrumental in delivering resources to support strategic Digital, Data and Technology objectives for 30+ Universities.
Lenovo
Lenovo envisions a world where every person and business has access to the technology that allows them to achieve their own intelligent transformation.
Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere.
ManageEngine
ManageEngine enables educational institutions to effectively manage their IT infrastructure, covering security, networks, servers, applications, service desk, Active Directory, desktops, and mobile devices. Our solutions can enhance the student experience, boost learning results, simplify IT processes, and ensure campus IT security.
Maxica Consulting
Maxica Consulting is a trusted partner for universities, delivering tailored Business and IT consultancy to drive digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation. With deep expertise in HE, we empower institutions to navigate change, optimise technology investments, and enhance student and stakeholder experiences. Visit us to discuss your strategic challenges.
Microsoft
Namos Solutions
Namos Solutions is a trusted partner for higher education institutions, specialising in Oracle Cloud. As experts in the sector, we can deliver seamless migrations, from On-Premises to the Cloud with a proven blueprinted approach. Our expertise ensures rapid, efficient transformations, empowering universities to achieve their strategic goals.
NashTech
NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability and AI to enable the industry’s best data management.
NewRocket UK
NewRocket is a global ServiceNow partner, supporting higher education institutions in streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery. With expertise in strategy, design, and implementation, we deliver tailored solutions that improve experiences for students and staff, drive efficiency, and enable universities to achieve operational excellence and embrace digital transformation.
Niico
Niico is the UK’s top intelligent automation platform, renowned for its award-winning library of pre-built bots. We make it easy for education, healthcare, and corporate organisations to automate their operations without disrupting existing systems. We make it simple for you to automate manual, repetitive processes to save time and money.
Norman Managed Services
Augment your service desk to provide 24/7/365 seamless customer focused support. Part of Northumbria University and with over 15 years experience Norman is an established higher education IT support specialist; by the sector, for the sector. Trusted by over 40 organisations, including 7 of the top 10 UK Universities.
North
North builds stronger, more reliable networks and creates smarter, more sustainable places. We work to understand your unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering solutions that improve lives. Underpinned by stronger networks, we help you improve learning environments and outcomes and introduce immersive technologies that transform learning experiences.
NTT Data Business Solutions
NTT DATA Business Solutions is a global IT service provider with a strategic focus on Higher Education, supporting UK universities to enhance student and staff experiences. Backed by deep sector knowledge and strategic partnerships with SAP and ServiceNow, we are uniquely positioned to address the evolving challenges within Higher Education.
Nutanix
Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company™. We secure Identity, so everyone is free to safely use any technology. Our customer and workforce solutions empower businesses and developers to use the power of Identity to drive security, efficiencies, and success. Learn why the world’s leading brands trust Okta at okta.com.
Planon
Planon is the leading global provider of Facility and Real Estate Management software. More than 3,250 organisations are already using our IoT-enabled solutions to effectively manage their buildings, infrastructure and facilities; saving costs, meeting governance and sustainability goals and creating attractive and engaging workplaces.
Phoenix
Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools. By understanding its customers’ goals, Phoenix delivers outcome-focused IT solutions that make a difference to the lives of UK organisations’ employees, service users, and communities.
Prolifics Testing
Prolifics Testing has over 16 years of experience providing cost-effective software testing and QA consultancy to the higher education sector. Partnering with EdTech providers such as Ellucian and Tribal, we’ve worked with over 40 universities worldwide to tackle digital challenges, enhance student experiences, boost engagement, and deliver reliable, modern systems.
ProofID
PwC
PwC UK global network, offers audit, assurance, consulting, and tax services across the UK. It serves diverse clients, emphasizing trust, innovation, and insights. Prioritizing sustainability and diversity, PwC UK is renowned for expertise in financial services, healthcare, and technology, alongside its commitment to corporate responsibility.
Ready Education
Trusted by over 700 institutions in 25+ countries, Ready Education is the leading campus experience platform dedicated to building communities and driving retention. Our platform provides a unified solution that seamlessly integrates students’ in-class and community learning experiences, supporting both academic and co-curricular engagement.
Real Staffing
Roc Technologies
Roc Technologies delivers award-winning, transformational IT services to public and private sector organisations across the UK. Our portfolio combines highly secure critical infrastructure solutions with emerging technologies, all supported by end to end managed services and a 24/7 NOC. With some of the most rigorous data and security accreditations in the UK
Rubrik
SailPoint
SCC
At SCC, we are a leading UK supplier of technology and services to the education sector. We collaborate with Universities, Colleges, Multi-Academy Trusts, and Independent Schools to enhance student experiences and give them a competitive edge through continuous innovation and technical evolution.
SEAts Software
ServiceNow Platinum Sponsor
We move with the pace of innovation to help customers transform organizations across every industry while upholding a trustworthy, human centered approach to deploying our products and services at scale. Our AI platform for business transformation connects people, processes, data, and devices to increase productivity and maximize business outcomes.
Simpson Associates
Simpson Associates is a leading data transformation and managed services provider. Empowering higher education institutions to become top-performing and leverage the power of their data for good. As a Microsoft 2024 Partner of the Year for Community Response, we deliver unparalleled expertise, maximising innovative technologies, including Microsoft, Databricks and Denodo.
SIS Global
SIS Global empowers ambitious organizations to take the lead in digital transformation with Microsoft-driven technology. Equip your teams with intelligent solutions that optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive long-term success. As your trusted Higher Education partner, your institution will become more agile, innovative, and profitable in an evolving digital landscape.
Softcat
Softcat PLC is a leading UK IT solutions provider, with a dedicated UK Higher Education Team. With a track record of innovation and customer-centric service, Softcat offers tailored IT solutions, software licensing, and expert support, helping Higher Education institutions optimise their digital environments for enhanced learning and research.
Squiz
Squiz is an AI-driven SaaS Digital Experience Platform (DXP). Gartner Quadrant-ranked for 12 years, we serve mid-to-large organizations across multiple sectors globally. With Squiz, marketers can build, manage and optimize their websites, without developer reliance. It offers all the capabilities needed to build brilliant multi-channel experiences at scale.
StarRez
StarRez’s cloud-based Student Accommodation Management solution powers 1300+ Global Higher Education and PBSA customers, managing the student experience/wellbeing, occupancy, bookings, communications, reporting, conferences/events, revenue and more. We partner with Leading names in the business including Microsoft (Gold partner) ensuring performance, security and data protection standards.
Strengthify
Our workshops, training, and Management Development Programme combine to fit around and support each organisation’s unique requirements.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Platinum Sponsor
TCS is a leading, global, IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, offering a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. Our dedicated Education industry unit partners with many leading technology providers to help implement their solutions. Founded in 1968, and in the UK since 1975.
TechnologyOne Platinum Sponsor
Terminalfour
Terminalfour is a digital engagement, marketing, and web content management software platform for higher education, with more than 230 university and college clients worldwide. We deliver award-winning, personalized websites and portal experiences to help clients reach their student recruitment and strategic online goals.
Thesis Systems
Thesis Student Management (SM) offers a configurable, modern cloud-native SaaS Student Information System designed to automate critical business processes and streamline user experiences. It is designed specifically with the UK sector needs in mind with a particular focus on statutory and regulatory requirements, commonly used workflows and ease of use.
TouchNet
TouchNet, a Global Payments Company, unifies campuswide payments and student ID management software solutions exclusively for institutions of higher education. Universities rely on TouchNet to integrate and secure payments and permissions for a comprehensive, actionable view campuswide - giving institutions greater control over transactions, costs, compliance and data.
Tribal
Tribal is the leading provider of software and services tailored to the Higher Education sector. Empowering institutions worldwide, our solutions are designed to streamline your processes, reduce management burden, improve data security and enhance the student experience. Visit us at UCISA25 to explore how Tribal can help your institution achieve its goals.
Unit4
Veeam Software
Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data freedom, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments.
Vizst Technology
Vizst Technology helps educational institutions secure and optimise their networks, ensuring a seamless digital experience for students and staff. Our advanced security solutions enhance visibility, reduce complexity, and protect against evolving cyber threats, enabling universities and colleges to deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity that supports learning, research, and campus innovation.
Waterstons
Wavenet (formally Daisy)
Wavenet partners with over 150 education institutions, driving digital transformation with tailored solutions in hybrid cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, and data analytics. We deliver secure, compliant, and future-ready strategies, enhancing experiences for students and staff. Trusted on key government frameworks, we empower institutions to modernise, stay resilient, and leverage data effectively
WM Promus
WM Promus delivers tailored solutions to elevate your technology landscape. Specialising in automating infrastructure and application management, we enhance cybersecurity measures and foster a culture of innovation. As your strategic partner, we leverage the power of DevOps, DevSecOps, and RPA technologies to help achieve your business objectives effectively.
Worktribe
With nearly 300,000 users at leading universities across the UK, Worktribe is the ultimate platform for research and curriculum management. Worktribe’s suite of tools transforms higher education administration through collaboration, efficiency, and transparency. It's intuitive, secure, and easy to integrate. Simply everything you need, in one place.
XMA Limited
XMA is your trusted partner in education technology. With over 30 years of experience and Apple Authorised Education Specialist status, we understand the unique challenges schools face. Our experts deliver tailored Apple solutions that fit your budget whilst exceeding your expectations, to achieve greater success for your students and staff.
Xtravirt
Our cloud consulting and managed services support higher education institutions across the full IT lifecycle. Wherever you are on your data centre, cloud, or digital workspace journey, Xtravirt can work with you to enhance student experiences, strengthen research capabilities, drive operational efficiency, and ensure digital equity across your academic community.
