Universal Information Technologies Becomes a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner

May 14, 2020 | Education, Managed Service Provider, Microsoft

Microsoft Authorized Education Partner in South Africa

As a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner, UIT supports South African education environments with practical Microsoft guidance, licensing assistance and technology planning. Education clients need reliable platforms for communication, collaboration, device use and daily learning, but they also need those tools implemented in a way that is stable, secure and manageable.

Being a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner matters because education technology is not only about buying licences. Schools, training providers and education-focused organisations need the right mix of Microsoft services, secure user access, suitable cloud storage, email, classroom collaboration and long-term support. When these pieces are planned properly, technology supports teaching and administration instead of becoming another operational headache.

Microsoft education solutions can support productivity, learning workflows, device management and staff collaboration. The value comes from matching those tools to the real environment. A small school, a training centre and a larger education organisation do not all need the same setup. Licensing, user management, storage, security and support must be aligned with how people actually work.

UIT helps education clients understand their Microsoft options, avoid unnecessary complexity and implement systems that can be managed sensibly over time. That includes helping with Microsoft 365 planning, productivity tools, access control and practical support once the environment is live.

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Universal Information Technologies, today announced it has become a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft AEP authorization, partners must complete a test to prove their level of academic licensing and market expertise.

The AEP program is designed to train participating resellers on Microsoft’s Academic licensing, authorize them to purchase and resell Microsoft Academic licenses, and demonstrate to potential customers that they are approved and knowledgeable academic partners.

“This Microsoft AEP authorization shows our commitment and specialism in the academic IT marketplace and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its academic products,” said Neels Venter, Director at Universal Information Technologies. “We hope to accelerate our academic customers’ successes by serving as technology advisors for their IT requirements. The Microsoft AEP Program will form an integrate part of our CSP offerings.”

“By becoming AEPs, partners show themselves to be committed and trained in providing discounted Microsoft academic products to the education market,” said Anthony Salcito, vice president of Education for Microsoft Corp.’s Worldwide Public Sector. “This authorization, along with our other education partner initiatives, gives our partners recognition of their areas of expertise and our academic customers the confidence that they are buying from academic IT specialists.”

The Microsoft AEP Program is designed to authorize and equip organizations that deliver academic products and services through the Microsoft platform with the training, resources and support they need to provide their customers with superior experiences and outcomes.

Universal Information Technologies is a leading provider of information technology services and solutions to both the corporate and private market.

Universal Information Technologies (U.I.T), an independent company, first opened its doors for business in 1994, under the watchful eye of co-founders Neels Venter and Pieter du Plooy. After more than 23 years, both co-founders are still active in the company.

UIT has since its inception developed a range of unique and innovative support programs for its customers. By utilizing sound, up-to-date product knowledge, literature and technical expertise, and combining this with competitive pricing and exceptional after sales service and support, UIT have been rocketed into the forefront of the information technology industry.

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