We Make IT Better for Montana Schools!
First Call has been providing top notch cybersecurity and Information Technology Solutions for Schools across Montana for over 20 years. We have a skilled team of experts and solution advisors to consult, plan, purchase and implement the right solution for your school.
IT Services for Montana Schools
Montana Schools & Educatiors have Talent
Montana’s schools and educators have a wealth of talent and expertise, ensuring that the state’s students receive a high-quality education. From elementary schools to universities, Montana’s educational institutions employ skilled professionals in a range of fields, including teaching, administration, and support services.
These educators are committed to helping their students succeed, providing them with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals. They also play a vital role in shaping the future of the state, preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators. Through their dedication and hard work, Montana’s schools and educators are making a positive impact on the lives of students and the communities they serve.
Better Education IT Services
Education & School Operations are challenging!
Education and school operations in Montana can be challenging, with educators and administrators facing a range of complex issues. Providing quality education requires not only skilled teachers, but also adequate resources, infrastructure, and support services.
Schools also need to navigate changing regulations and policies, as well as respond to the needs of diverse student populations. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer of complexity, requiring schools to quickly adapt to remote learning and implement new safety measures.
Common Struggles
- Remote Learning Security
- Limited IT Resources
- Data Privacy Concerns
- Cybersecurity Threats
- Cloud Security Risks
- Teacher and Staff Training
- Integration of Legacy Systems
- Third-Party Vendor Security
Tech Needs
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Student Information Systems (SIS)
- Classroom Collaboration Tools
- Data Privacy & Compliance
- Administrative and Financial Software
- Equipment & Physical Security
- Parental Engagement and Communication Platforms
IT talent is key to success for the Montana Schools
IT Consultants for School Success
Here to help you succeed!
First Call has over 20 years of experience working side by side with schools across Western, Central, and Eastern Montana. We have been a longstanding supporter and partner of the School Administrators of Montana and regularly sponsor and participate in annual events and conferences. This along with the work we do around cybersecurity and information technology with our variety of regulated clients has served us well in protecting our school clients consistently and affordably! How can we help you?
Montana's Choice for IT Support for Schools
first call has IT talent!
- Partnered with Top Notch Vendors to Offer the Best Solutions at a Variety of Price Points
- Train, Test, and Strengthen Your Users
- We are E-Rate Specialists!
- Give District IT Personnel (In-house or 3rd Party) More Shoulders Helping Them Be Successful Without Overloading the Network or the Budget
- Formally Assess and Measure the Risk Annually to Help Schools Stay Aligned, Reducing Cyber Risk, and Insurance Costs
- We are a Montana Organization Dedicated to Helping and Supporting Montana Schools
- Create True Threat Awareness Through Our Affordable Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
- Reduce Time Searching for Products or Right Fit Solutions and More Time Focusing on Your Staff and Students
IT Consulting for the Education Industry
We work with schools like yours
IT for montana schools
Our Strategic Partnerships
Tech for the Education Industry
We Partner with the best to bring you the right solutions
IT Solution Consulting for Schools
Why do you need a solution advisor?
First Call’s Solution Advisor can help to guide you to the right size solution, product or IT project that fits your schools needs and your budget.
We have the capacity and capability to deliver large IT projects and are constantly engaged with small IT jobs to keep our customers equipped and working.
Done FOR You
Many organizations in Montana don’t have an IT person, let alone an entire IT Department. For those, a Done FOR You IT Department helps to shoulder the weight of the technology.
By outsourcing your IT, you can expect to see improvements in:
- Productivity
- Morale
- Competitiveness
- Security & Risk
- Bottom Line
Done WITH You
No matter who you are, face the fact that you CANNOT AFFORD a cybersecruity breach. Security Hardening Isn’t Tough. Or, at least, it doesn’t have to be with the right cybersecurity partner. Cybersecurity assessments & implementation can help you:
- Strengthen your existing team
- Improve your technology roadmap
- Project planning for new or changed software
- Disaster planning
Advanced Cybersecurity
No matter who you are, face the fact that you CANNOT AFFORD a cybersecruity breach. Security Hardening Isn’t Tough. Or, at least, it doesn’t have to be with the right cybersecurity partner. Cybersecurity assessments & implementation can help you:
- Strengthen your workforce
- Manage risks both inside and outside your network
- Establish an approach or even decide where to start
- Become compliant
Unified Communications
Do you know what to do if your communications go down at your business? There are numerous options for office communication systems. Do you know which one would work best for you?
- Cloud Based Phone Systems
- Small Business Phone Systems
- vOIP Phone Systems
Microsoft 365
First Call is your partner for:
- New Implementations and retiring legacy systems and services
- Licensing
- Backup
- User Adoption and Training
Client Success Story
How managed IT improved local health company’s daily operations.
Don't hesitate to contact us any time.
Whether you have questions, need support, or are ready to explore new IT solutions, our team is here and eager to help. Reach out to us anytime—we’re just a call or message away!
