IT and networks for schools and education
Wi-Fi for full classrooms, managed devices, and protected student data.
In a school, the network must withstand entire classes connecting at the same time, and student data, much of it belonging to minors, demands extra care. Overwan designs high-density Wi-Fi, organizes and protects the network with network security, maintains backups, and provides technical support to the school community with IT outsourcing.
Who we serve
- Private colleges and schools
- School clusters
- Higher education and research
- Vocational training centers
- Language schools and training providers
IT challenges in the sector
Many users at the same time
Classrooms with dozens of students, digital tests, and video classes require Wi-Fi sized for high density.
Minors' data
Student data, assessments, and health or special educational needs information require restricted access and enhanced protection.
Student and teacher devices
Laptops and tablets, whether school-owned or student-owned, must be configured, updated, and controlled, with age-appropriate applications and filters.
Networks separated by profile
Students, teachers, administrative services, visitors, and equipment such as interactive whiteboards and cameras should be on separate networks.
Small technical teams
Many schools rely on a teacher or a part-time technician for all their IT needs.
Compromised accounts and attacks
Phishing, credential theft, and ransomware also affect education, impacting classes and student information.
How we help
- IT Outsourcing: We run your IT Department's functions in outsourcing — full or partial replacement.
- 24x7x365 Technical Support: Assistance, monthly/quarterly contracts and hour packages. Auditable metrics and our own tooling.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery: 3-2-1 strategies with Veeam, Nakivo and cloud replication. Periodic, audited recovery tests.
- Licensing: Strategic partner for assessing and managing licensing contracts — on-prem and cloud-as-a-service.
- Wi-Fi 6/7 & Private 5G: Wireless engineering: site survey, interference analysis, Wi-Fi 6/7 and private 5G networks. BYOD, Guest Access, and full mobility.
- SD-WAN & LAN Networks: Design and operation of SD-WAN, LAN, and campus networks. Automation, IP/DNS/DHCP management, and teams certified by major manufacturers.
- Network Security & Zero Trust: NGFW, NAC, Zero Trust segmentation, IDS/IPS and content filtering. Physical access control with card and biometrics, CCTV and fire detection.
- Structured Cabling: Certified copper and fiber optic networks with up to a 25-year warranty. From rack to outlet, at any scale.
- Renting & Printing: Hardware and software on a renting model, without brand restrictions, including assistance, insurance, and data recovery. Managed multifunctionals (MPS).
- Hybrid & Multicloud: Implementation, migration, and continuous management of private, public, and hybrid cloud. Brokering, FinOps, and multicloud governance.
Regulation & compliance
GDPR
The processing of student data, particularly that of minors, must be accompanied by appropriate technical and organizational measures, with access restricted to those who need it and rules for the use of digital platforms.
NIS2 / Legal Cybersecurity Framework
Research organizations are among the sectors covered by the NIS2 Directive, which allows Member States to also include educational establishments, particularly those conducting critical research. The applicable framework must be assessed based on the activity and nature of the entity, in light of Decree-Law No. 125/2025.
Why Overwan
- Since 2011: Managing IT for companies in Portugal for over a decade.
- 24x7x365 support: Nights, weekends and holidays, with continuous monitoring.
- Certifications: Certified team and processes.
- Technology partners: Partnerships with leading IT vendors.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Wi-Fi handle a whole class connected?
Yes, if it's designed for that. We carry out an on-site survey and size access points and connections for the actual number of students and devices per room.
Do you separate the student network from the administrative network?
Yes. Students, teachers, administrative services, and visitors are placed on separate networks, with their own access rules and filters for each profile.
Do you manage the school's laptops and tablets?
Yes. We configure, update, and control devices centrally, with applications and restrictions defined by the school.
Do you provide support during school term time?
Yes. Remote support is immediate and, when physical intervention is required, we visit the school.