The world of education is in the business of learning. So when you think about it, Blackboard system unavailability is tantamount to closing the doors to your business. Unfortunately, a lack of financial, technical or human resources may close your system’s doors too frequently. Thankfully, Blackboard Managed Hosting offers a fully-managed environment that’s reliable, secure and grows in a cost-effective way as you do.
99.7% uptime. Staffed 24x7x365. Our six tier-4 datacenters on three continents are designed with multiple levels of redundant infrastructure. We safeguard against threats to physical and data security, natural disasters and network outages of any kind. We’ll address any issues that arise with your Blackboard implementation so you don’t have to.
The Blackboard Managed Hosting offering includes:
- Content management
- Community engagement
- Outcomes assessment
- Portfolio management
Focus on priorities
Blackboard software is an integral part of your teaching and learning program. But it’s not the only thing on your plate. Blackboard Managed Hosting employs engineers who are certified in everything from database management to project management practices and principles. Why? Because that’s what your constituents demand. We’ll handle the installation, day-to-day administration and upgrades of your Blackboard application. You’ll focus on implementing other innovative tools to meet emerging technology goals.
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Lower total costs
Servers, storage, bandwidth and database administrators are the foundation on which mission-critical applications are built. Blackboard Managed Hosting builds on that foundation with expertise on Blackboard products and deployment of leading edge technologies. You’ll cut costs even as your performance is improved by a team of engineers monitoring your environment around the clock. Once you compare the cost of performing essential maintenance in-house to everything that is included in the annual fee for Blackboard Managed Hosting, you’ll be convinced.
Get up and running quickly
e-Learning programs often require that you turn on a dime even when you are busy with other technology priorities. Whether you’re upgrading to a new release or deploying Blackboard technology for the first time, we’ll have your solution up and running in about a week.
Become eligible for E-Rate funding
“E-Rate” is a program created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help bring every school and library in America into the information age. More specifically, this program provides eligible schools and libraries with discounts on modern telecommunications and information services. If you use the Blackboard community portal technology as your district or school website and Blackboard Managed Hosting services, 71% of your hosting costs may be eligible for an E-Rate grant. For more information, please contact us.