Hamilton Clermont Cooperative

What Hamilton Clermont Cooperative does

Hamilton Clermont Cooperative (HCC) is a non-profit public entity cooperative and one of Ohio's regional Information Technology Centers (ITCs), operating as a member of the Ohio Educational Computer Network since its founding in 1998. The organization delivers a dual portfolio of managed IT services and K-12 administrative software to public school districts, educational service centers, community schools, and local government entities across Hamilton, Clermont, and Brown counties in Ohio. Its addressable clients are public-sector entities with limited in-house IT capacity that require state-compliant technology and reporting infrastructure.

HCC's core technology stack spans both managed infrastructure and software. Managed services include dedicated internet access over a private fiber network with dual-ISP failover, Meraki-based enterprise wireless, network management, next-generation firewall and DDoS mitigation, VoIP, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and disaster recovery as a service. The software portfolio centers on the ProgressBook Suite (StudentInformation, GradeBook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices, DataMap, VirtualClassroom), Hyland OnBase document management, state-mandated USAS accounting and USPS payroll systems, EMIS reporting, SameGoal for special-education compliance, and INFOhio library automation. Internal proprietary tools include the D.U.C.K. utility for cross-database read access and the CheckPoint EMIS and FiscWeb reporting platforms.

Commercially, HCC generates revenue through annual subscriptions for IT and software solutions, plus multi-year staffing engagements and stand-alone support contracts. As a cooperative with no profit motive, rates are positioned below commercial equivalents and published periodically (e.g., FY26 Rate Structure). The go-to-market is direct and relationship-based, leaning on the OECN/MCOECN networks and 25+ years of embedded district relationships, with hundreds of member organizations the majority of which have been clients since inception. Geographic scope is strictly regional (three southwest Ohio counties), making HCC a focused shared-services utility rather than a scalable commercial enterprise.

Name

Hamilton Clermont Cooperative

Legal name

The Hamilton Clermont Cooperative

Website

https://hccitc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hamilton Clermont Cooperative is an Ohio non-profit ITC and OECN member that delivers managed IT services, K-12 administrative software, and technology staffing to public school districts, ESCs, and local governments in Hamilton, Clermont, and Brown counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology Managed Services

NAICS

Business Service Centers (56143)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities (EDADABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Communications, Parent/Guardian Engagement & Notification Systems (EDAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• K-12 software solutions
• Student information systems
• Document management software
• Disaster recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IT Services Revenue: HCC generates revenue through providing managed IT services including internet connectivity, wireless networking, network management, security solutions, VoIP, and cloud infrastructure to member organizations. As a public cooperative entity with no profit motive, rates are structured to cover costs.
2. Software Solutions and Support: Revenue from software licensing, support, and training services for document management (OnBase), student information systems, financial systems, and library services. Includes implementation, configuration, and ongoing technical support.
3. Staffing Solutions: Provides temporary, interim, part-time, and full-time staffing solutions for technology, administrative, and financial positions in member organizations.
4. Membership/Cooperative Fees: As a regional ITC and member of the Ohio Educational Computer Network, HCC operates as a cooperative serving public entities. Revenue supports the organization's operations and service delivery to member organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hamilton Clermont Cooperative provides managed IT services and administrative software solutions to K-12 school districts, educational service centers, community schools, libraries, and local government entities across southwest Ohio. Its portfolio bundles internet connectivity, wireless and wired network management, VoIP, network security, physical security, cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), and technology staffing with document management (OnBase), student information systems (ProgressBook, SameGoal), state financial and payroll systems (USAS, USPS, EIS), and EMIS state reporting delivered under annual subscription agreements.

Product overview

Hamilton Clermont Cooperative (HCC) is an Ohio Information Technology Center and member of the Ohio Educational Computer Network that provides a dual portfolio of software solutions and managed IT services for K-12 schools, libraries, and local governments. The software portfolio centers on the ProgressBook Suite (student information system with GradeBook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices, DataMap, and VirtualClassroom), OnBase document management system, and state-required systems including USAS accounting, USPS payroll, and EMIS reporting. Additional software includes SameGoal for special education compliance and INFOhio library automation. The managed IT services include internet/bandwidth services, wireless connectivity, network management, physical security, VoIP, IaaS cloud infrastructure, network security (NGFW), and disaster recovery. The company positions itself as a single-source partner for worry-free operational efficiency, with staffing solutions also available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D.U.C.K. Point-n-click utility for Microsoft Access that allows connections to database servers and downloading data into Access tables.

Products and services

• ProgressBook Suite Comprehensive K-12 administrative software suite that includes StudentInformation (student information system), GradeBook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices (special education documentation), DataMap (data analytics), and VirtualClassroom (learning management system); integrates with other Software Answers district applications and is sold to Ohio K-12 districts.
• SameGoal Web-based IEP and compliance documentation system (IEP Anywhere) for K-12 programs including Special Education, Section 504, Gifted Education, and Third-Grade Reading Policies; integrates with most major student information systems and is delivered to Ohio K-12 districts.
• OnBase Document Management Automated document management system that digitally captures, processes, routes, distributes, retrieves, and archives documents. Includes modules for Workflow, Unity Client, Unity Forms, Mobile Access, Workview Case Manager, Virtual Print Driver, and Disconnected Scanning; integrates with third-party software via COLD/ERM and DIP and is sold to K-12 districts, ESCs, and public-sector clients.
• USAS (Uniform School Accounting System) State Software Fiscal Package financial accounting system designed for Ohio schools, providing comprehensive financial management, budgeting, and reporting capabilities; delivered by HCC to member districts and ESCs.
• USPS (Uniform Staff/Payroll System) Payroll processing system designed specifically for Ohio public entities, handling staff payroll, deductions, and related financial calculations; delivered by HCC to member districts and ESCs.
• EMIS Reporting Service Designated Data Acquisition Site (DDAS) service for reporting student, staff, and financial data to the State of Ohio, providing assistance, training, and data transmission services for member districts and ESCs.
• Equipment Inventory System (EIS) Inventory management system for tracking and managing equipment assets for Ohio schools; delivered alongside USAS financial software by HCC.
• D.U.C.K. (Database Utility for Curriculum and Knowledge) Internally developed point-and-click Microsoft Access utility that connects to various database servers (SQL, Oracle, VMS) and downloads data into Access tables for use with Safari ODBC software; provides read-only access to district data for finance and student information applications.
• INFOhio Library Automation Library automation solution powered by Sirsi/Dynix, providing school library management including cataloging, circulation, and access to INFOhio's online resources; delivered to Ohio PreK-12 schools and affiliate members.
• Internet Services High-availability dedicated internet access (DIA) service running on a private fiber optic network with 24/7 proactive monitoring, automatic failover with dual upstream ISPs, and DDoS mitigation; sold to member districts and public-sector clients across southwest Ohio.
• Wireless Services Enterprise-grade wireless connectivity supporting 802.11ac standards with cloud-based Meraki and local controller-based options; includes guest networking, VoWLAN, location services, and advanced security features.
• Network Management Comprehensive network infrastructure management ensuring optimal network state, reduced outages, and improved efficiencies for organizations ranging from single-site to multi-site enterprises.
• Physical Security Combined video surveillance, access control, and incident response solution that connects physical and logical security; supports a wide range of security cameras and door access control units.
• VoIP Management Unified communication service providing Voice over Internet Protocol solution with video conferencing, SIP endpoints, unlimited local/long-distance support, and fully redundant call processing.
• IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) Cloud-based computing resources, storage, and networking capabilities owned and hosted by HCC, providing a virtualized environment with cost-effective, scalable, and secure IT solutions without upfront infrastructure costs.
• Network Security Next-generation firewall (NGFW) with inline deep-packet inspection, signature-based threat detection, malware protection, and DDoS mitigation; provides detailed reporting on network activity, attacks, and malware infections.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Affordable disaster recovery solution with quick deployment options, one-click failover and failback to any point in time, covering application and data layer through remote or data center deployment.
• Staffing Solutions Comprehensive staffing services including full-time, interim, part-time, and customized staffing for backend technology, networks, treasury, payroll, EMIS coordination, and IT support roles; delivered under multi-year contracts to member districts and public-sector clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Majority of clients have been with HCC since its inception, indicating high satisfaction and retention rates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio Educational Computer Network (OECN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCC is a regional Information Technology Center (ITC) and member of the Ohio Educational Computer Network, which connects technology centers serving public education entities across Ohio. This membership positions HCC as an authorized provider of technology services to public schools and districts.
• Management Council of Ohio Educational Computer Network (MCOECN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCC works with MCOECN to provide services and support to member districts. MCOECN is listed as an educational service center client and partner in regional technology initiatives.
• Hyland (OnBase)coreTechnology or IntegrationHCC provides OnBase document management solutions as an authorized provider. OnBase is a comprehensive enterprise content management platform used for document capture, workflow, and records management. HCC offers OnBase implementation, support, training, and hosting services.
• Software Answers (ProgressBook)coreTechnology or IntegrationHCC provides ProgressBook student information system solutions including StudentInformation, GradeBook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices, DataMap, and VirtualClassroom. ProgressBook is an integrated K-12 administrative software suite.
• SSDT (State Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationHCC provides SSDT state software solutions including USAS (Uniform School Accounting System), USPS (Uniform Staff/Payroll System), and equipment inventory systems designed specifically for Ohio schools.
• SameGoalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHCC provides SameGoal IEP Anywhere software for documenting K-12 programs including Special Education, Section 504, Gifted Education, and Third-Grade Reading Policies. SameGoal integrates with major student information systems.
• INFOhiocoreTechnology or IntegrationHCC provides INFOhio library automation solutions and training for school libraries. INFOhio is a statewide cooperative school library and information network providing electronic resources and library automation for Ohio's PreK-12 community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PowerSchool: PowerSchool is the leading commercial K-12 student information system (SIS) provider whose platform ProgressBook and other HCC offerings overlap with. HCC even supports the Ohio PowerSchool Users Community, treating PowerSchool as a direct competitor-and-partner in the same SIS market.
• Infinite Campus: Infinite Campus is a major K-12 SIS vendor competing head-to-head with ProgressBook and SameGoal-style solutions that HCC resells and supports, addressing the same district SIS procurement decisions.
• Software Answers: Software Answers develops the ProgressBook Suite (StudentInformation, GradeBook, SpecialServices) — HCC's flagship SIS product. As the upstream product owner, Software Answers is a direct peer and partner in the Ohio K-12 SIS market.
• Frontline Education: Frontline Education provides K-12 administrative software (HR, payroll, special education, SIS-adjacent workflows) competing with HCC's SameGoal, USPS payroll, and student-services stack for the same district budgets.
• Management Council of Ohio Educational Computer Network (MCOECN): MCOECN is the coordinating council for Ohio's ITCs, of which HCC is a member. It is a direct peer in the same OECN cooperative ecosystem and is explicitly listed as both partner and client of HCC.
• Skyward: Skyward is a K-12 SIS and ERP vendor whose student information and financial systems overlap directly with ProgressBook and USAS/USPS, competing for the same district procurement decisions in the Ohio market.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies is a large public-sector ERP and student information vendor serving municipalities, counties, and K-12 districts nationwide, competing with HCC's USAS/USPS financial systems and broader managed services for the same Ohio public entities.
• Hyland Software: Hyland is the creator of OnBase — the document management platform HCC resells, hosts, and implements across member districts. They are the upstream developer of one of HCC's core product lines and a broad enterprise content management incumbent.

Others

• INFOhio: INFOhio is Ohio's statewide cooperative school library and information network — an OECN peer whose library-automation solution HCC resells and trains districts on, sharing the cooperative-ITC model but focused on library services.

Emerging players

• Edmentum: Edmentum provides K-12 education technology including virtual classroom tools that overlap with HCC's DataMap and VirtualClassroom modules, positioning it as an emerging player in adjacent instructional and administrative workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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