Technology Consulting

We help school systems determine technology needs, develop Request for Proposals, evaluate vendors and products, and successfully implement software. Our combination of technical experience and education industry knowledge help ensure user and technology needs are met.

Gibson technology services help school systems make technology decisions that increase efficiency, improve user satisfaction and save money. The Gibson team has extensive knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies, budgets, and state and national reporting standards. We are sensitive to the unique environments in which school districts operate, as well as the fiscal constraints that can impact how development efforts are prioritized and decided upon. We have been involved in all aspects of the software selection life cycle including requirements definition, database and user interface design, process re-engineering and implementation.

Our areas of technology expertise include:

System Requirements Definition and Software Selection

We can guide your organization through the software selection process using a structured and proven methodology designed to ensure that the needs of all stakeholders in your organization are considered. We utilize state-of-the-art programs in our analysis which streamlines and adds structure to the software evaluation process. With this program, we can effectively interpret large volumes of data in order to arrive at an unbiased, informed, accurate "apples to apples" comparison of vendor solutions. Additionally, we bring to the process a unique, third-party perspective and an in-depth knowledge of education that allows us to effectively help you make a decision that makes sense.

Technology Department Reviews

The Gibson technology team is highly experienced in conducting reviews and assessments that look at the strategic aspects of an IT department including staffing, organization, vision, goals and objectives, planning, and training. Our reviews also cover functional and operational areas such as technical support, local and wide area networks, bandwidth utilization, security, hardware and software, programming and development. We can perform a broad review that covers all aspects of your IT organization or a targeted review which focuses on a few key areas needing attention.

Other Technology Service Available:

Long-Range Technology Planning
Software Quality Assurance
System Feasibility Assistance