Education
Security. Adaptable. Designed with the Student in Mind.
GMI empowers K–12 districts and higher education institutions with secure, cost-effective IT solutions tailored for today’s digital classrooms. From 24/7 end-user support to advanced cybersecurity and E-Rate-aligned procurement, we help schools and universities overcome staffing gaps, security threats, and budget constraints—without compromising performance or student experience.
How We Help
Education has gone digital—and so have its challenges. With limited resources, complex compliance requirements, and a growing attack surface, schools need an IT partner who understands the unique needs of learning environments.
GMI supports educational institutions by:
- Enhancing cybersecurity to protect students, staff, and research data
- Delivering 24/7 support for staff and faculty across devices and platforms
- Supporting both sales and deployments, especially where districts lack internal IT staff
- Powering student success through laptops-for-learning and refurbishment programs
- Maximizing E-Rate funding to support phones, Wi-Fi, and network upgrades
- Meeting compliance needs for FERPA, HIPAA, CIPA, and state frameworks
GMI Services for Education
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- CISO as a Service
- 24/7 Managed Security Monitoring (SOC)
- Ransomware Protection
- Security Program & Architecture Assessments
- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management
- Social Engineering Simulations
- Tabletop Incident Response Exercises
- Managed Compliance Department (MCD)
IT Support & Infrastructure
- Service Desk & Help Desk – round-the-clock support for staff and faculty
- Network Operations Center (NOC) – real-time monitoring for wired and wireless networks
- Procurement – E-Rate eligible devices, licenses, software, and renewal
- Asset lifecycle and vendor management
E-Rate Program Support
Modernize K–12 IT Infrastructure with a Trusted E-Rate Partner
The Federal E-Rate Program offers eligible schools and libraries discounts of 20–90% on telecom and internet services. With over 25 years of experience, GMI is a proven partner—guiding more than 100 school districts through planning, funding, deployment, and compliance.
Our E-Rate Services include:
- Pre-Application Planning – Strategic technology design tailored to E-Rate guidelines
- Network Design & Procurement – Secure infrastructure solutions with compliant vendor pricing
- Application & Record Support – Eligibility guidance, form completion, and audit-ready documentation
- Implementation – Wi-Fi, phones, broadband, and internal upgrades aligned with Category 1 and 2
Whether you need help applying or full-service implementation, GMI maximizes every E-Rate dollar while reducing IT burden.
The GMI Advantage
- 25+ years supporting schools and universities
- 100+ districts served, from rural to large urban systems
- Deep E-Rate experience for eligible technology and infrastructure
- Flexible engagement models (fully managed or co-managed support)
- Complimentary consultations tailored to district and campus needs