Cloudcast

Name

Cloudcast

Legal name

Cloudcast LLC

Website

https://cloudcastcomputing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Technology

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization) (EDABAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education technology
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Managed WiFi networking
• School security systems
• Google Workspace deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Canonsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Google devices (Chromebooks, tablets, Jamboards, Pixel phones), Ubiquiti networking equipment (WiFi, video surveillance, access control, LED lighting, building automation), and Boxlight display products. Devices sold through Pennsylvania state contract with discounted pricing for public school districts.
2. Cloud Services: AI-powered cloud computing services that replace on-campus servers and storage. Services include Google Cloud Platform hosting, Gradecast school management system, and managed WiFi (Campus UniFi) as Infrastructure as a Service.
3. Security Solutions: Complete security, surveillance, and door access solutions integrated with Bluepoint Emergency Response System. Includes campus video surveillance (UniFi Video), access control platform, and security planning/consulting services.
4. Professional Services: G Suite deployment, migration and training services priced at $7,500 for entire school district. Security consulting services including threat assessments, security audits, master plans, and design/engineering. IT staffing services providing vetted engineers and complete IT departments.
5. Talent/Staffing Services: Recruitment and placement of IT and engineering talent for K-12 institutions. Services include vetting, clearances, certifications, and placement of individual engineers to complete IT departments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cloudcast provides an AI-powered cloud computing service that replaces on-campus servers and storage with anywhere-anytime access to school applications and data, hosted on Google Cloud Platform. The offering bundles a proprietary AI-powered school management system (Gradecast with LessonBot), managed WiFi (Campus UniFi), Google Workspace for Education deployment, and a full security portfolio including the patent-pending Bluepoint Emergency Response System, UniFi Video surveillance, and a unified Cloudcast Access Control Platform. Hardware resale of Chromebooks, Boxlight displays, and Ubiquiti networking equipment is provided through Pennsylvania PEPPM state contracts.

Product overview

Cloudcast is an AI-powered cloud service provider for K-12 education offering a unified platform combining multiple product lines. The core offering is the Cloudcast AI-Powered Cloud Platform, which provides cloud hosting for school applications and data. This platform integrates with Gradecast (Cloudcast's proprietary AI-powered school management system combining SIS, LMS, and digital curriculum) and Google Workspace for Education. Cloudcast also resells and manages Google devices (Chromebooks, tablets) under Pennsylvania state contracts, Boxlight classroom display technology, and Ubiquiti UniFi networking equipment. The security portfolio includes the patent-pending Bluepoint Emergency Response System, UniFi Video Surveillance, and the Cloudcast Access Control Platform with integrations to major access control hardware vendors (HID Global, Mercury Security, Axis, SALTO, Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, SimonsVoss). Additional services include IT talent staffing and security consulting. The architecture is a platform-plus-modules approach where the cloud platform serves as the foundation, with specialized products for devices, display, WiFi, security, and talent built on top or integrated alongside.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gradecast: AI-powered school management system offering student information system, learning management system, and common core aligned digital textbooks.
• Campus UniFi
• Bluepoint
• Cloudcast Access Control Platform

Products and services

• Cloudcast AI-Powered Cloud Platform AI-powered cloud computing service that replaces on-campus servers and storage with anywhere-anytime access to school apps and data from any device, hosted on Google Cloud Platform with Google industry-leading security infrastructure. Targeted at K-12 school districts, colleges, and government agencies in Pennsylvania.
• Gradecast School Management System AI-powered school management system combining student information system (SIS), learning management system (LMS), and common core aligned digital textbooks. Includes Gradecast Gradebook, LessonBot, Attendance, Student Analytics, Scheduler, Discipline, Special Education, Health, Food Services, Parent Portal, and Reports modules. Built on Google Cloud Platform and G Suite for Education.
• Google Workspace for Education Deployment Cloud-based productivity suite including Gmail, Calendar, Drive (unlimited storage), Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Forms, and Hangouts, with Cloudcast handling complete deployment, migration, and product training for entire school districts at a flat $7,500 fee.
• Google Devices (Chromebooks, Tablets, Jamboards, Pixel Phones) Resale of Google devices (Chromebooks, Android tablets, Jamboards, Pixel phones) under Pennsylvania state contract (Contract #4400007199) with 24/7 Google support, limited warranty, and Chrome Education license ($30/device) for managing 100 to 100,000 Chromebooks.
• Boxlight Classroom Technology Touch technology and collaboration displays including interactive flat panel displays, touch tables, touch boards, portable interactive whiteboards (MimioTeach), interactive projectors, traditional projectors, and whiteboard ink recorders (MimioCapture), bundled with MimioStudio classroom software.
• Campus UniFi Managed WiFi Turnkey managed WiFi service (Infrastructure as a Service) covering design, installation, management, monitoring, and support of wireless networking equipment using Ubiquiti UniFi access points, switches, security gateways, and cloud key management. E-rate Category 2 eligible.
• Bluepoint Emergency Response System Patent-pending Rapid Emergency Response System for schools featuring pull stations, real-time surveillance access, door access control integration, and automated alerts, providing law enforcement with live situational awareness and remote door access control during campus incidents.
• UniFi Video Surveillance Integrated IP video management surveillance system with motion detection, auto-discovery, user-level security, storage management, reporting, and mobile device support, working with UniFi Video Cameras (G3, G3 Dome, G3 Micro, G3-PRO) and UniFi NVR.
• Cloudcast Access Control Platform Unified door access control platform integrating video surveillance, communications management, intrusion detection, and threat management, with end-to-end encrypted communications, secure claims-based authentication, digital certificates, and system health monitoring. Supports HID Global, Mercury Security, Axis, SALTO, Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, and SimonsVoss hardware.
• Cloudcast Security Planning Services Comprehensive security consulting covering threat and vulnerability assessments, security audits, security master plans, and security design and engineering across physical, operational, and cyber security components for schools.
• IT Talent Staffing Services IT and engineering talent recruitment and placement services providing vetted professionals with clearances, certifications, and deep K-12 experience, ranging from individual engineers to complete IT departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% less setup time for Chromebooks compared to traditional devices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudcast manages the Pennsylvania state contract for Google products and services, including Chromebooks, Android tablets, Jamboards, Pixel phones, and Google Cloud Platform. Since 2012, has deployed Google products in over half of Pennsylvania school districts. Powers Gradecast with Google Cloud Platform.
• PEPPM (Purchasing EDP of National Cooperative Purchasing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEPPM awarded Cloudcast Pennsylvania state contracts for Google and Ubiquiti products. PEPPM enables public agencies to streamline purchasing through bid-protected procurement. Cloudcast serves as awardee/vendor on these contracts.
• Ubiquiti NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudcast manages the PA State Contract for Ubiquiti products and services including WiFi, video surveillance, access control, LED lighting, and building automation. Products available through PEPPM 2019 contract for schools and government agencies.
• BoxlightcoreTechnology or IntegrationBoxlight provides ultra high-definition LED flat panel displays, smartboards, projectors, touch tables, and document cameras for classrooms. Includes MimioStudio classroom software for integrated product ecosystem.
• SamsungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamsung Chromebook and Chromebox devices sold through Cloudcast's Pennsylvania state contract for Google products.
• AcerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcer Chromebook, Chromebox, and Chromebase devices available through Cloudcast's Google product state contract.
• HP Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Chromebook devices including education rugged models sold through Pennsylvania state contract.
• LenovominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLenovo Chromebook and ThinkPad Chromebook devices available through Cloudcast's Google product offerings.
• ASUSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASUS Chromebook, Chromebox, and Chromebit devices available through state contract.
• Dell TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDell Chromebook and Chromebox devices available through Cloudcast's Google product contract.
• CTL (Computer Technology Link)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTL Chromebook devices including education-focused J2, J4 Plus, J5 Rugged Convertible, and extra-rugged NL61x models sold through state contract.
• AOPENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAOPEN Chromebase Commercial and Chromebox Mini commercial-grade Chrome devices available through contract.
• EpyloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpylon eCommerce platform enables online PEPPM ordering for Cloudcast products. Handles spot price checks, PO submission, and contract management for public agency procurement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SHI International: Large IT solutions provider serving K-12, higher education, and government with hardware, software, and cloud services through state/cooperative contracts. Most direct VAR competitor to Cloudcast in the education/government channel.
• Carahsoft Technology: Government IT VAR specializing in education and public-sector procurement contracts (GSA, state co-ops). Competes with Cloudcast for the same school and government agency purchasing channels.
• CDW Education: CDW's K-12 and higher-ed division sells devices (including Chromebooks), networking, software, and cloud solutions to schools via cooperative contracts. Closest national-scale direct competitor to Cloudcast's hardware-plus-services model.

Others

• Vyopta: Adjacent cloud-based monitoring/analytics provider for collaboration and video environments, sometimes bundled with EdTech deployments. Thematically related but not a direct competitor to Cloudcast's offerings.

Emerging players

• PowerSchool: Dominant K-12 student information system and learning platform. Gradecast competes in the same SIS/LMS/category with an AI-native differentiation, making PowerSchool the primary software competitor for Gradecast.
• Boxlight Corporation: Cloudcast's reseller partner for classroom displays and MimioStudio software, but operates its own K-12 edtech portfolio including front-of-classroom and STEM solutions. Comparable EdTech go-to-market in the same school district buyer.
• Frontline Education: K-12-focused SaaS platform for student information, HR, and operational management. Competes with Gradecast in adjacent SIS/operational software categories for K-12 districts.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Large public-sector software vendor with significant K-12 school ERP/SIS and government solutions portfolio. A broader incumbent that could displace Gradecast and other K-12 modules at scale.
• Google for Education: Cloudcast's core technology partner and largest single commercial relationship. A direct Chrome Education / Workspace / Cloud sales push by Google into PA districts could disintermediate Cloudcast entirely.

Regional players

• Trox (TFE): Specialized K-12 IT hardware and services provider (formerly Technology for Education) active in Midwest/Mid-Atlantic regions. Comparable regional K-12 IT services peer with a similar school-district sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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