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Student / Staff Options
Academia already manage a large number of Webstores for Educational customers; see studentsuperstore.co.uk These stores provide a great platform to offer staff and students the benefits of your organisation’s central Hardware and Software Agreements. Academia will offer discounts to staff and students for individual purchases via this model.

Asset Tagging / Imaging
Academia is able to provide both asset tagging and pre-imaging services at discounted rates under the Apple HE agreement. These services will need to be ordered at the same time as the hardware but can save time at implementation.

Memory Upgrades
Academia is able to provide memory upgrades as required.

Lid Printing
Academia can screen print most devices with your logo – giving a greater sense of ownership and security.

Security Marking
There are various methods of security marking from stencil etching, DNA paint and SmartWater to customised, permanent artwork. These security marks are used to deter theft by removing the appeal of the equipment and the resale opportunity. A security marked item also increases the opportunity of reuniting the product with its rightful owner if lost or stolen. Academia can provide a range of security marking services including printing your organisation logo on the screen backs.

Lifecycle Managment
Academia is committed to meeting WEEE regulations and can manage removal of old and EOL IT equipment. Following disposal, you will be provided with a full asset statement for audit purposes. Often your old machines will hold a recycling value in which case your Academia Account Manager will be able to provide a further discount on the new machines being purchased. Please specify this when requesting a quote.

Salary Sacrifice / BYOD and Bursary schemes
Can be offered through fully managed and comprehensively supported flex and voluntary benefit programmes. In addition, we are able to support a Universities ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) strategy. For further details see http://www.
employeechoice.co.uk or contact your regional account manager.

Professional Services
A fully comprehensive Technical consultancy service can be offered , from Install-to-desk services, AD Integration, Hosted MDM, ISP and fully managed Cloud provision.

Training
Academia’s training Division ‘thinkgroup’ strive to make training the cornerstone of any rollout. We offer our expertise throughout all stages of the process, from initial planning to final deployment and beyond, with a strong focus on ensuring staff are fully educated on the capabilities and benefits of the technologies.

This ranges from introduction of mobile devices and key productivity and educational apps, through to advice on how to engage students fully with the initiative, how to share and review work, and how to create exciting and engaging content. Whilst we can offer a choice of training from the Apple APD catalogue we can also tailored training programmes to your exact requirements to make sure you have the best chances of meeting your mobile learning objectives.

Our Half day and full day training offering consists of working with all key stakeholders across the institution. Our most valuable session is to work with students and academics to deliver in classroom sessions that demonstrates how a lesson can be enhanced with technology. These all tie in with designated time to work with the staff. Whether that be through feedback on a 1:1 basis, departmental training or developing skills through Twilight sessions for whole staff.

Other Services
In addition to your Account Manager, Academia employs 100 staff dedicated to Education solutions and services. We have specialists in Software Licensing, Music & Audio Technology, Pro Video, WiFi, IT Infrastructure & Security, Mobile Device Management (MDM) and we have a division focused on Salary Sacrifice / BYOD schemes.

Reporting
Academia is able to schedule regular reports to your organisation providing data such as Asset ID, Serial Number, Sales Orders, Quotes, etc. Please discuss your requirements with your Account Manager.