The Organisation

Client: Royal Holloway, University of London

Industry: Higher Education

Services: Hardware

Royal Holloway, University of London, is a prestigious institution with a student population of around 12,195, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 100 countries.

 Located in Egham, Surrey, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university emphasises research excellence and provides a supportive environment for students. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, Royal Holloway fosters a diverse and inclusive community, preparing students for global careers.

The Challenge

Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) sought to enhance their educational technology offerings by introducing modern, versatile devices for students and staff.
They required:

• Ad-hoc ordering capability for Surface devices
• Access to bulk purchase discounts
• Devices that could support a range of educational activities and improve productivity

The Solution

Altiatech proposed a comprehensive Surface for Education bundle to address RHUL's needs:

Surface Devices Options

Surface Pro 4 with various configurations:

• 128GB SSD, Intel m3 Processor, 4GB RAM
• 128GB SSD, Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB RAM
• 256GB SSD, Intel Core i5 Processor, 8GB RAM
  
  

Accessories and Add-ons

• Surface Pro 4 Ethernet Adapter
• Complete for Business 3 Year Warranty
  
  

Key Features of Surface for Education

• Full power of a laptop in a lightweight touchscreen tablet form
• Best-in-class digital inking capabilities
• Precise, on-screen digital pen input for enhanced learning
• Support for anytime, anywhere learning
• Durable casing and scratch-resistant glass
• Built-in Wi-Fi and seamless integration with Office 365 and OneDrive
• Support for touch screen, keyboard, mouse, and pen inputs

The Results

By adopting the Surface for Education bundle, RHUL was able to to achieve:

• Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Surface devices added a new dimension to teaching, learning, and content creation
• Versatility: Devices supported various learning styles and teaching methods
• Mobility: Lightweight design and long battery life supported on-the-go learning
• Collaboration: Seamless integration with Microsoft tools enhanced student-teacher interaction
• Future-Proofing: Devices were capable of running the latest educational software and applications
• Cost-Effectiveness: Bulk purchase options and education pricing provided value for money
• Standardisation: Consistent device capabilities across the institution simplified IT management and support

By partnering with Altiatech for the Surface for Education bundle, Royal Holloway, University of London took a significant step towards modernising its educational technology infrastructure, enhancing the learning experience for students, and providing powerful tools for educators to create engaging content and deliver effective instruction.