Higher Education
Technology at the head of its class.
Overview
Technology That Makes the Grade
Many colleges and universities find themselves relying on costly in-house data centers or a patchwork of outdated IT strategies to defend against today’s cyber threats. FirstLight offers a smarter path forward.
By partnering with us, you can upgrade your campus’ connectivity, cloud storage, disaster recovery, and more – all in a streamlined, cost-effective way that meets both your technical needs and your budget.
Over 1400 Schools & Higher Education Institutions trust FirstLight with their connectivity and IT needs.
Data Center
Running your own on-campus data center can burn through your budget - and your floor space. With FirstLight, you can move your data to a secure, off-campus data center without losing an ounce of performance. Your network stays fast, your data stays safe, and your IT team can finally stop playing whack-a-mole with aging hardware and get back to work that really matters.
Security
Say goodbye (finally) to juggling mismatched security tools from different vendors. With FirstLight, you get a single, trusted provider offering everything you need - from cloud-based backups to disaster recovery - all designed to keep your data safe and get you back on your feet fast after a ransomware attack. It's a smarter, more seamless way to stay protected.
Network Performance
Cloud connectivity from a single, reliable source – it’s not too good to be true! No patchwork solutions, no guesswork, just end-to-end quality you can count on. Unlike anyone else in the region, we back it up with over 25,000 miles of future-proof fiber (yes, we measured). Whether you need direct routes to our data centers, cloud providers, or the Internet, we’ll help you build a solid, redundant network that keeps your institution connected and covered.
Further Reading:
Lackawanna College Press Release
Bates College Case Study
Liberal Arts College Case Study
