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Complete AWS cloud transformation for UK education institutions. Includes landing zone, student information systems, research computing, compliance setup, and 6-month support.
Overview
CloudiQS Education Cloud Transformation is a comprehensive implementation service designed specifically for UK universities, colleges, and educational institutions migrating to or optimizing their AWS cloud infrastructure.
As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with Education Competency, CloudiQS understands unique UK education requirements including GDPR compliance, student data protection, academic calendar cost patterns, research computing needs, and integration with UCAS, HESA, and Jisc services.
COMPLETE SOLUTION INCLUDES: AWS Landing Zone for education institutions, multi-account AWS Organization (Dev/Test/Prod/Research), Student Information System (SIS) migration to AWS, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on AWS (Moodle/Blackboard/Canvas), research computing with HPC using AWS ParallelCluster, student data compliance (GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018), identity federation with Shibboleth/SAML for UK Federation, academic calendar cost optimization with term-time scaling, disaster recovery and backup architecture, Cyber Essentials Plus aligned security, network architecture with AWS Transit Gateway, integration with Jisc services (Janet network, eduroam), 6 months L2/L3 support included.
AWS SERVICES ARCHITECTURE: AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, AWS IAM Identity Center, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, AWS Backup, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS KMS, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, Amazon CloudFront, AWS ParallelCluster for HPC, Amazon FSx for Lustre, Amazon SageMaker for research.
KEY DELIVERABLES: Governance (AWS Organization, SCPs, Config rules, GDPR compliance), Student Systems (SIS database migration, UCAS/HESA integration, student portal, timetabling), VLE (auto-scaling deployment, CloudFront content delivery, mobile app backend), Research Computing (HPC clusters, shared file systems, GPU instances for ML, data lakes), Security (UK Federation integration, SSO, MFA, WAF, DDoS protection), Cost Optimization (academic calendar-aware auto-scaling, Reserved Instances, budget alerts).
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 30-50% infrastructure cost reduction vs. on-premises, 99.9%+ uptime for student-facing systems, improved disaster recovery (RPO <4 hours, RTO <8 hours), scalability for enrollment growth, faster service deployment (days vs. months), enhanced security and compliance, reduced IT administrative overhead.
ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE: Month 1: Discovery, architecture design, landing zone setup. Month 2-3: Core infrastructure and SIS migration. Month 4: VLE and research computing deployment. Month 5: Testing, optimization, cutover planning. Month 6: Production cutover and knowledge transfer. Month 7-12: Managed support, optimization, and training.
FUNDING OPTIONS: AWS MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) funding may be available, OCRE (Open Clouds for Research Environments) framework eligible, Jisc framework purchasing available, AWS EdStart credits for qualifying institutions.
AWS INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS: Professional services fee is separate from AWS infrastructure costs. CloudiQS provides detailed cost modeling during engagement. Estimated monthly AWS costs: £5,000-£25,000 depending on institution size and workloads.
WHO THIS IS FOR: UK universities and higher education institutions, further education colleges, multi-academy trusts, independent schools with 500+ students, educational institutions with AWS commitments or EDPs.
WHY CLOUDIQS: CloudiQS holds AWS Education Competency with 10+ UK education institutions served, Warwick University partnership, experience with UCAS/HESA/Jisc integrations, understanding of academic calendar cost patterns, GDPR and UK student data protection expertise.
NEXT STEPS: After subscription, CloudiQS contacts you within 1 business day. Discovery begins within 2 weeks. Full transformation timeline is 6 months from kickoff to production.
Highlights
- 1. Purpose-Built for UK Education Sector Requirements: CloudiQS delivers AWS infrastructure aligned with UK education compliance including GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Cyber Essentials Plus, and HESA requirements. Includes Shibboleth/UK Federation integration, Janet network connectivity via AWS Direct Connect, Jisc service compatibility, and student data residency in UK regions. Pre-configured cost optimization for academic calendars with automatic scaling during term breaks.
- 2. Complete Student and Research Systems on AWS: End-to-end migration and optimization of Student Information Systems, Virtual Learning Environments, research computing (HPC using AWS ParallelCluster), and administrative systems. Includes high availability architecture across AWS Availability Zones, disaster recovery with <8-hour RTO, integration with UCAS/HESA, and mobile-optimized student portals using Amazon CloudFront global content delivery.
- 3. 6-Month Support with Education-Specific Expertise: Extended support period includes monthly cost optimization reviews, academic calendar planning for peak periods (enrollment, exams, results), research computing assistance, and security monitoring. CloudiQS team includes former university IT directors and AWS Solutions Architects who understand education workflows, procurement cycles, and funding mechanisms (MAP, OCRE, Jisc frameworks).
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SUPPORT INFORMATION: CloudiQS provides comprehensive support throughout the 6-month transformation and support period:
DURING IMPLEMENTATION (Months 1-6): • Dedicated technical lead with education sector experience • Project manager for weekly status updates • Email support: hello@cloudiqs.com (4-hour response, UK business hours) • Emergency hotline for critical issues • Weekly project status calls • Monthly executive steering committee updates • On-site workshops (up to 3 days included)
POST-IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT (Months 7-12): • Email support: 8-hour response time (UK business hours) • Phone support with callback within 4 hours • Monthly optimization and planning calls • Academic calendar planning assistance • Cost optimization reviews and recommendations • Security monitoring and compliance checks • Quarterly AWS Well-Architected reviews • Training sessions for IT staff (8 hours total)
After initial engagement, customers can transition to CloudiQS Managed Services for Education (from £5,000/month) including 24/7 monitoring, proactive optimization, and dedicated technical account management.