Comprehensive Solutions for Kentucky
Are you a Kentucky K-12 school district leader looking for a partner built exclusively for education? Forward Edge provides K-12 dedicated technology solutions designed to empower Kentucky school districts to reach tomorrow's learners. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of IT, enhance learning, and ensure a secure environment for every student.
Powered by a team of former educators, IT directors, and technical experts who understand the reality of school culture, we offer a full suite of services. This includes proactive managed network engineering and systems maintenance, expert architectural technology design, and robust K-12 managed cybersecurity to protect sensitive data. Additionally, our Professional Learning team ensures technology translates directly into classroom outcomes through trainings, bootcamps, micro-credentials, and daily support.
Hand-Picked and Transformative Solutions for Your District
Technology and Professional Learning Solutions:
Partner Managed Services (MIBS)
- Managed LAN & WLAN
- Managed UPS
Cybersecurity
- Managed Cybersecurity Services
- Endpoint Protection
- Proactive Monitoring & Alerting
- Remediation & Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
Data Center Engineering
- On-Premise & Cloud Hosted Solution Design
- Managed Datacenter
- Asset Management
- System Monitoring
- Patching & Remediation
- Back-Up & Disaster Recovery
Technology Design for New Buildings
- Structured Cabling
- Digital Signage
- Technology Integrated Learning Spaces
- Flexible Learning Spaces
Video Surveillance and Access Control
- Security Cameras
- Access Control
- Visitor Management
- Environmental Sensors
E-Rate Provider
- Forward Edge is a leading provider of all Eligible Category 1 and Category 2 services under the E-Rate program.
On-Site Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Technology Coordinators
- Network/System Administrators
- Device Repair Technicians
- White Glove Deployment Services
- Staff Augmentation
Professional Learning Services
- Instructional Design Coaches
- The Core of Coaching Framework™
- Coaches Camp
- State-wide Coaching Certifications
- AI Training
- Google Bootcamps
- Edge•U Badges
- EDU Coach Network
Depend on Forward Edge to Design Reliable, Efficient and Forward Thinking K-12 Technology Solutions.
Why Forward Edge for Kentucky?
We're not just another IT provider; we're deeply rooted in education.
- 100% Education Focused: Our entire approach is built around the unique needs and challenges of school districts.
- Classroom-Tested Expertise: 35% of our team previously worked in education, and every leader in our C-Suite has either worked in education or dedicated their entire career to it. We speak your language.
- Kentucky Proximity: Fifty percent [50%] of Kentucky districts are geographically positioned with closer proximity to us than northern Ohio school districts, enabling responsive on-site support.
- Proven Partnership: An Extreme Networks partner for over 12 years, we have extensive familiarity with hardware and software and how to integrate it into a K-12 environment.
Looking to replace your Trellix endpoint security?
Explore our $1/month endpoint solution that puts schools first.
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Seamless Procurement for Kentucky Districts
As an AEPA Vendor Partner with an awarded national contract, Forward Edge provides Kentucky districts with an easy, equitable, and streamlined process to purchase our solutions. Leverage increased buying power, cost-savings, and reduced risk through this approved contract.
Empower Kentucky Schools with Extreme Platform ONE™
As a proud Extreme Networks partner for over 12 years, Forward Edge is excited to bring the industry's first all-in-one networking and security platform to Kentucky school districts. Extreme Platform ONE™ simplifies complex K-12 infrastructures by unifying networking, integrated security, and agentic AI into a single, composable workspace.
Streamlined Procurement for Your District!
Access these advanced capabilities easily via the Extreme KETS Network Product and Services Contract (Contract Number: MA-758-210000648).
Ready to Transform Your District's Technology?
We're committed to helping Kentucky's school districts achieve their educational goals through robust, reliable, and secure technology. Please complete the form below to connect with our team.