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Education and campus

Transforming Education with Smart Campus Solutions

Trustmarque is a trusted technology partner for the UK education sector, delivering innovative IT solutions that enhance learning environments, improve operational efficiency, and support digital transformation. From primary institutions to leading universities, our work helps educators and administrators create smarter, more connected campuses.

Delivering education solutions across the UK

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Benefits

IT investments that deliver outcomes

Whether you're planning a smart campus, upgrading your network, or modernising communications, Trustmarque is your partner in digital transformation.

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Smart Campus Infrastructure

We design and deploy intelligent campus networks using Cisco, Aruba, and Dell technologies. Our solutions enable high-speed connectivity, secure access, and scalable infrastructure to support hybrid learning, IoT, and future-ready digital environments across university estates.

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Unified Communications

Trustmarque modernises communication systems with Microsoft Teams and telephony integrations. We help universities replace legacy phone systems, streamline collaboration, and support hybrid work models, improving staff and student engagement while reducing operational costs and complexity.

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Cyber security and resilience

We deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions tailored for education. From firewalls and endpoint protection to zero-trust frameworks and ransomware defence, our services ensure data protection, compliance, and business continuity across campus and cloud environments.

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Cloud & Data Centre Modernisation

Our cloud-first strategies help institutions migrate, optimise, and secure workloads in Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments. We also refresh on-premise data centres with high-performance storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions to support research and learning.

Reasons to invest

Cyber attacks
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Only 50% of universities have a formal cybersecurity strategy, the other half are unprepared.
Student dissatisfaction
60%
User dissatisfaction is high: 60% of students report frustration with outdated digital services.
BYOD culture
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Bring Your Own Device adds strain, with thousands of personal devices connecting daily.

Outcomes

Building a Smart STEM Campus at GBSIoT

Trustmarque partnered with the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) to deliver a fully connected, future-ready STEM facility, supporting advanced manufacturing and engineering education across the Midlands.
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Secure, scalable IT infrastructure: 

  • Cisco Catalyst C9300 Stackwise Core: Delivering high-speed wired and wireless access across classrooms and labs.
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): Providing secure network access control for students, staff, and guests.
  • Smart Campus Enablement: Supporting IoT integration, virtual learning environments, and online STEM masterclasses.
  • Firewall & Network Refresh: Upgrades at the Woodcock Street Campus and perimeter security enhancements.

Outcomes

Canterbury Christ Church University: Modernising Communications

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) transitioned from a legacy Mitel phone system to a modern Microsoft Teams telephony platform with Trustmarque and Gamma.
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Microsoft Teams telephony:

  • Unified Communications: Leveraged existing Teams licensing to reduce costs and streamline communications.
  • Tailored Implementation: Included scoping, licensing, training, and ongoing support for contact centres and staff.
  • Hybrid Work Enablement: Enabled hot-desking and remote work, improving flexibility post-COVID.

  • Positive Outcomes: Significant cost savings, improved user experience, and a strong collaborative relationship.

Outcomes

Aston University: A Smart Campus in Action

Aston University partnered with Trustmarque to deliver a full-scale network transformation across its Birmingham campus. Highlights include:
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Full-scale network transformation:

 

  • LAN & WLAN Upgrade: Deployment of Cisco’s digital network architecture with automation and software-defined capabilities.
  • John Cadbury House (JCH): Opened on time using Trustmarque’s agile delivery model and stakeholder-aligned planning.
  • Customer Success Model: Integrated Cisco Success Tracks and Trustmarque’s Customer Success Managers to accelerate adoption and demonstrate value.
  • Firewall & Network Refresh: Upgrades at the Woodcock Street Campus and perimeter security enhancements.

Discover cutting-edge smart campus innovation in our customer case study hub.

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quotemarks An off-the-shelf product wouldn’t have worked. Trustmarque helped us remove limitations and deliver a secure, scalable solution tailored to our unique needs.
Michael Burke Operations Director, GBSIoT
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