How We Work
Good systems serve people — not the other way around.
We've been doing this work long enough to know what that takes.
We hold to four principles, every project, every time.
1
We understand agency realities.
Priorities, compliance, and the day-to-day realities of local, state, and federal education agencies
2
We put people first.
Students, families, educators, and communities are in every design decision we make
3
Our work is human-driven & AI supported.
Our AI-boosted solutions are powerful and responsible, with privacy and security at the core
4
We care for your systems over time.
Ongoing maintenance, improvement, and support (we won't just launch and disappear)
The best work happens through strong partnerships.
AnLar
Our primary strategic partner (Arlington, VA)
AnLar expands our ability to support education systems through deep subject matter expertise, complementary technical and analytical strengths, and a shared commitment to thoughtful, human-centered solutions.
- Research and analysis grounded in real-world educational contexts
- Hands-on technical assistance and capacity building
- End-to-end system design, implementation, and management
- Long-term, client-first relationships built on trust and collaboration
TeamLogic IT
Our managed IT and cybersecurity partner (Marietta, GA)
TeamLogic IT expands our ability to deliver secure, dependable technology solutions through specialized cybersecurity expertise, hands-on managed services, and a shared commitment to human-driven, technology-supported work. From compliance and auditing to round-the-clock monitoring, they help us protect our clients’ data and keep our infrastructure ready for what’s next.
- Managed IT and cybersecurity services supporting OtisEd infrastructure operations
- Protection and monitoring of cloud-hosted PaaS and SaaS environments
- Microsoft 365 administration, identity management, and security hardening
- Network infrastructure, endpoint protection, and compliance-focused security strategy
- Executive-level technology leadership through vCIO and vCISO services
Data Meaning
Our data analytics and AI solutions partner (Boca Raton, FL)
Data Meaning expands our ability to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions through proven expertise in data governance, AI-powered analytics, and cloud modernization, combined with a shared commitment to responsible, human-centered innovation. Together, OtisEd and Data Meaning bring state education agencies a powerful combination of sector knowledge and advanced technology.
- Data governance, AI-powered analytics, and cloud modernization for K–12 data ecosystems
- Real-time analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence
- Secure, compliant data engineering and intelligent automation
- Operational efficiency, reporting, and strategic planning support
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