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At Lightspeed Systems, we\u2019ve been helping K-12 communities provide safe and secure education for over 25 years. There are many reasons to love our comprehensive portfolio of security, safety, and classroom solutions, but clients consistently list the below as their favorite things about partnering with Lightspeed Systems:<\/p>\n

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1. Trusted partnership offering superior customer service<\/p>\n

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Lightspeed Systems provides clients with unparalleled service while continuously advancing and modifying support processes to provide fast assistance whenever and wherever it is needed. Clients benefit from consistent communication, a dedicated point of contact, and in-depth knowledge of client device ecosystems and requirements. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the best support systems I\u2019ve ever worked with,\u201d attests Hector Velarde, Systems Support Tech, San Marcos Unified School District<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Support specialists are available for chat, email, and phone assistance and work alongside a team of highly skilled Senior Systems Engineers and world-class documentation specialists to create a comprehensive response team. \u201cIt has been a true partnership. I get the help I need when I need it. Not just to get things working again, but to follow best practices on how the product is designed to work so we are set up for success,\u201d states Brian Merrill, Educational Technology Analyst at Central Bucks School District<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2. Ease of Use<\/p>\n

In addition to exceptional support, Lightspeed products are easy to deploy, easy to configure, and easy to use. \u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of complicated software options, but Lightspeed is not one of them. It\u2019s easy to set up and use, and the dashboards are easy to read,\u201d states John Sedgwick, Technology Integration Specialist, Anderson Community Schools Corporation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Modern interfaces, easy-to-navigate dashboards, and intuitive workflows make it easy for districts to leverage the power of Lightspeed technologies to reduce IT administration, increase teacher efficiency, and above all, improve student safety, security, and productivity. \u201cOne of the things that\u2019s impressive to me is how user friendly the platform is and that it doesn\u2019t take a whole team of technical staff to administer,\u201d states Jim Farmer, Chief Technical Officer, Fayette County Public Schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, the reporting is intuitive and easy-to-use. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to \u2018live in the tool\u2019 to pull reports since it\u2019s straightforward to use and interpret them,\u201d says Casey Keiser, Director of Technology, Moon Area School District<\/a>. John Lenhart, Systems Administrator at Dallastown Area School District<\/a> adds, \u201cRunning the reports is easy enough to use that we were able to show our principals and other administrators how to use the system so that they\u2019d be able to do it themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Granular controls for customization and flexibility<\/p>\n

Clients turn to Lightspeed technologies for flexibility and control to promote\u202flearning and exploration within their diverse digital ecosystems\u2014without hindering productivity or compromising end-user privacy. \u201cWhen we saw how granular we could be with Lightspeed Filter, we knew it was the right fit for us,\u201d says Ethan Dancy, Technology Support Manager at Iredell-Statesville School District<\/a>. \u201cBefore, if one school wanted something blocked but another school didn\u2019t, we weren\u2019t able to help them. Now, with Lightspeed Filter, we\u2019re able to support different teachers with their different approaches to the material.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clients love how easy it is to manage and update policies and reports to fit the exact needs of their district. \u201cOur previous filter didn\u2019t allow for us to make changes the way Lightspeed does,\u201d says Dr. Tina Barrios, Assistant Superintendent of Information Systems and Technology, Polk County Public Schools<\/a>. \u201cWith a district of our size and diversity in students who live in a rural versus an urban area, the ability to make changes to our filtering policy and update device policies remotely is one of the most valuable features of the filter.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. YouTube and social media controls<\/p>\n

SmartPlay, Lightspeed Filter\u2019s YouTube filtering feature, stands out as a game-changer for many of our clients. While other YouTube filtering options can be restrictive or time-consuming, SmartPlay, with customizable policy controls, makes it easy to allow educational YouTube channels (including teacher channels) while blocking the inappropriate content and time wasters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to allow YouTube but only in a limited, controlled fashion. SmartPlay has allowed us to give students access to YouTube in such a way that we feel confident they are safe from inappropriate content,\u201d explains Andrew Moore, IT Director, Glens Ferry School District<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With settings designed specifically for K-12 education, district IT teams can unleash the power of educational content on YouTube while blocking content that is inappropriate or potentially harmful.<\/p>\n

5. Detailed reports and insights<\/p>\n

Lightspeed\u2019s powerful reporting features provide districts with actionable insights into student activity and technology usage. Leveraging customizable reporting dashboards, drill-down capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces, district IT leaders and staff can easily analyze and share data to optimize their edtech ecosystems, improve instruction, and promote student data privacy and safety.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Lightspeed] Digital Insight provides us with the chance to see what is really being used and how it is being used,\u201d said Dr. Sharon Shewbridge, Director of Instructional Technology, Virginia Beach City Public Schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Districts can harness these insights to make data-backed decisions on budget, purchasing, security, and professional development. \u201cThis data is so important because it opens up a conversation for us with our stakeholders about how apps are being used vs. what we expected when we initially licensed the applications,\u201d states Justin Steele, Supervisor of Educational Technology, Caddo Parish Public Schools<\/a>. \u201c[Lightspeed] Digital Insight has helped us prioritize certain applications over others by giving us transparency into how often those tools are used, and therefore valued by our district.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Comprehensive, robust functionality<\/p>\n

Lightspeed\u2019s cloud-based, device-level protections work across all devices, operating systems, and learning environments to ensure students are protected no matter where they are learning. \u201cWe operate all types of devices,\u201d says Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District<\/a>. \u201cLightspeed\u2019s importance for us is tremendous because we\u2019re able to branch out across all these platforms, which is\u202fusually a logistical nightmare for districts. Lightspeed has really been a lifesaver for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

With over 130 categorizations, out-of-the-box blocking of unknowns, social media controls, and after school rules, Lightspeed Filter is the most comprehensive web filtering solution. Lightspeed Digital Insight enables districts to view robust analytics, streamline data privacy management, simplify app approvals, and ensure universal connectivity for all students.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Lightspeed Alert offers 50% more visibility of student activity with integrations and device agents triggering alerts that other safety management tools miss. \u201cLightspeed looks at everything, and we get these alerts in real time,\u201d explained Christi Frias, Student Services Director, San Marcos Unified School District<\/a>. \u201cI don\u2019t have to sift through anything because that is all done for me by Lightspeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. Performance and reliability<\/p>\n

Beyond robust functionality and actionable insights they cannot get from other providers, our clients appreciate the consistent performance and reliability of Lightspeed products. From filtering to alerts, Lightspeed products are dependable and accurate, meaning less time spent managing or troubleshooting. When discussing their move to Lightspeed, one client shared, \u201cLightspeed just worked better, the previous product was full of holes and extremely difficult to use.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Brian Zimmer, Director of Education Technology and Information at Webster Central School District, Lightspeed Filter is \u201cthe most reliable filter I\u2019ve ever used.\u201d He adds, \u201cThe reporting is much more accurate from Lightspeed than we saw with competing solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLightspeed Filter just works better in lots of ways,\u201d says John Mansell, Director Student Services, Lauderdale County School District<\/a>. \u201cNow I can actually go home and get eight hours of sleep a night.\u201d<\/p>\n

8. Continuous innovation and product development<\/p>\n

More than any specific tool, many clients credit\u202fcontinuous development and a strong, open\u202fpartnership with Lightspeed for their success.\u202f\u201cThe most important aspect of our partnership with Lightspeed\u202fhas been the continued development, how they listen to customer feedback, adapt to the industry, and continue\u202fto advance the product,\u201d says Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District<\/a>. \u201cThis constant learning and development within the Lightspeed platform\u202fhas helped us keep up with the threats and sites that are constantly growing on the internet.\u201d<\/p>\n

From regular website recategorizations to harder to bypass advancements to even smarter AI capabilities, Lightspeed is Lightspeed is constantly developing and evolving to meet our clients\u2019 needs, new cybersecurity threats, and the ever-changing edtech landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving a partner that truly listens and develops with you has been the most important thing. That\u2019s the true\u202fvalue for any school district,\u201d\u202fconcludes Berger.<\/p>\n

9. Real-time visibility into student online activity<\/p>\n

With Lightspeed solutions, our clients can finally answer the question \u201cWhat are our students doing online?\u201d Our technologies provide districts with a real-time picture of what their students are doing online, including visibility of the following:<\/p>\n