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Connected campus and school experiences

Microsoft Azure IoT Services can help you bring the Internet of Your Things to life, and turn your campus into a fully connected one.

Today’s campuses are evolving, but one thing remains the same: the importance of the campus experience.

Your students depend on technology to live, work and play. As administrators, you want to provide the best — after all, the best tools attract the best applicants. At the same time, you need your school operations to run as efficiently as possible.

We know change isn’t easy. But thanks to the Internet of Things, you’re probably closer than you think. It starts with realizing the potential of the Internet of Your Things — the infrastructure, devices and data already in place in your school.

Microsoft and partners offer solutions that can help you:

Improve Efficiency & Optimize Operations

Enhance the Student Experience

  • Transportation, parking and safety management
  • Campus transactions and instant payment
  • Productivity and communications infrastructure

Keep Students Safe

  • Emergency notification and situation management
  • Real-time observation and access control
  • Remote help summoning and quick dispatch
  • Social media mining

You can run your campus, or you can make it thrive. Microsoft Azure can help.

Get started by talking with your Microsoft rep (live chat) who can connect you with the right partners.

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