GoTo, a provider of cloud communications and IT solutions, has introduced GoTo Connect for Education, a new secure, all-in-one communications platform tailored for schools and universities. The offering brings calls, messaging, virtual classrooms and safety alerts together in a centralized application designed to improve connectivity and streamline operations.
GoTo Connect for Education aims to help educational institutions replace fragmented, legacy systems with a modern platform that simplifies communication management. The system integrates with existing technologies such as analog paging, bell systems and traditional phone networks, enabling institutions to modernize without large infrastructure overhauls.
“Ease of management is vital for our busy IT team,” said Steve Maycock, head of infrastructure and security at Leigh Academies Trust. “GoTo Connect’s call-handling has the strongest administrative front-end of any system, allowing staff to easily set up and adapt.”
The platform offers a range of features tailored for education, including built-in E911 emergency services, instant notifications, and integrations with safety tools such as STOPit Notify and Catapult EMS for real-time alerts. Its centralized administration portal allows IT teams to manage users, locations and licenses in one place, while predictable pricing models are designed to meet public-sector budgeting needs.
Managing multiple, outdated communication systems is a challenge for schools and universities, often creating a complex IT environment,” said Damon Covey, general manager of UCC at GoTo. “With GoTo Connect for Education, we’re giving teachers and administrators a single dashboard to oversee communications from individual schools all the way up to the entire district. … GoTo Connect also integrates seamlessly with existing setups, such as bell and paging systems, so educators and staff can collaborate more efficiently and minimize disruption.
GoTo Connect for Education is now available to schools and universities in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland.
For more information, visit www.goto.com/solutions/education
.