Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology - NEOnet

What Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology - NEOnet does

NEOnet is a private, non-profit Information Technology Center (ITC) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It is one of 16 designated ITCs within the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN), serving 191+ educational entities across Northeast Ohio, including 55 K-12 school districts, 3 county offices, 5 career centers, 22 private schools, 96 community schools, and 3 municipalities. The organization operates as a member-governed consortium, providing a comprehensive portfolio of technology services that span student information management, fiscal operations, network infrastructure, and educational technology integration.

The technology stack is anchored by the Frontline ProgressBook Suite (DASL, EMIS, Gradebook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices, VirtualClassroom, DataMap, Vendorlink) — which NEOnet supports and which reaches over 1 million students across 773+ Ohio entities. Infrastructure services run on SmartStack virtual servers (Cisco UCS + Wimble SSD, VMware-powered) across two geographically redundant data centers with dual ISPs, instant failover, and 24-hour monitoring. The portfolio also extends to hosted Active Directory, managed wireless and voice (Cisco), library automation (SirsiDynix/INFOhio), security awareness training (TechGuard), SSO (MiniOrange), fiscal/HR systems (PowerSchool eFinancePlus, USAS/USPS), Chromebook repair, Makerspace programs, and an Essential Discount Marketplace (EDM).

Commercially, NEOnet earns revenue primarily through recurring ITC membership and service fees paid by member school districts and other educational entities, with services bundled at no incremental cost for Technology Integration offerings. Go-to-market is direct and regional: member schools are onboarded via district-level relationships, and services are delivered through a multi-tiered support model (help desk, on-site technicians, advanced engineering) backed by offices in Cuyahoga Falls, Mansfield, Concord Twp., and Eastlake. Pricing is fee-based and not publicly disclosed, but an FY25 fee schedule exists and contract structures appear to be annual.

Name

Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology - NEOnet

Legal name

NEOnet

Website

https://neonet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NEOnet is a non-profit Information Technology Center serving 191+ K-12 educational entities across Northeast Ohio, providing student information systems, network infrastructure, fiscal services, and educational technology integration as one of 16 designated ITCs in Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ITC Membership and Service Fees: NEOnet operates as a non-profit Information Technology Center serving school districts with technology services. The organization provides services to over 191 educational entities including school districts, county offices, career centers, private schools, community schools, and cities through membership and service-based fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEOnet is a non-profit Information Technology Center providing comprehensive technology services to K-12 school districts and educational entities in Northeast Ohio. Core offerings include hosted student information systems (ProgressBook Suite), EMIS state reporting, library automation, fiscal and HR systems, managed network/voice/wireless services, virtual server hosting, Active Directory hosting, security awareness training, and educator professional development. Services are delivered through shared infrastructure including geographically redundant data centers built on Cisco UCS and VMware technology.

Product overview

NEOnet (Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology) is an Information Technology Center (ITC) established in 1995, serving as one of 16 designated ITCs in the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN). The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of technology services to K-12 school districts across Northeast Ohio. The core product ecosystem centers on the Frontline ProgressBook Suite for student information management, encompassing DASL (student information system), EMIS State Reporting, Gradebook, ParentAccess, SpecialServices, VirtualClassroom (LMS), DataMap, Vendorlink (integration tool), and DASLr. These are supported by specialized Student Services including EMIS Shared Services, SameGoal (IEP management), School Health Management, Assessment Load Services, and Student Registration Services. Fiscal Services include Fiscal Services, PowerSchool eFinancePlus (ERP), and Employee Kiosk. Technical Services comprise Chromebook Repair, District Technology Services, Hosted Active Directory, Internet Services, Managed Voice Services, MiniOrange (SSO/identity), NEOnet IPDP Suite, Virtual Servers, and Wireless Services. Educational Technology offerings include Library Automation (SirsiDynix/INFOhio), Library Shared Services, Makerspace, and Technology Integration Services. The organization serves over 191 educational entities including 55 school districts through collaborative, secure, and innovative technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProgressBook Suite Comprehensive web-based student information and management system for PreK-12 schools, encompassing student information, scheduling, fees, attendance, report cards, transcripts, medical information, and discipline records. Hosted and supported by NEOnet for member districts across Ohio.
• EMIS Shared Services Comprehensive EMIS reporting services using EMIS Excite! that ensure accurate data compilation and communication to district data teams, including coordination, training, and liaison services with the Ohio Department of Education's Data Entry Window (DEW).
• SameGoal Special education software that helps districts manage IEPs, evaluations, progress reporting, and all related documentation using state-published forms in Ohio, available in Standard, Plus, and Pro versions. Integrated with ProgressBook Suite via Vendorlink APIs.
• School Health Management Software for managing student health care needs including mental and behavioral health, immunization tracking, medication scheduling, and parent communication via Health Portal mobile app. FERPA compliant and integrated with ProgressBook Suite.
• Assessment Load Services Student assessment data management service ensuring accurate and timely reporting of student scores into the Student Information System and Data Analytics Software, including ODDEX transfers for student movement between districts.
• Student Registration Services Cost-effective student enrollment management solution including prompt registration of students and families into SIS software, data transfer from previous schools, and online registration software maintenance.
• Student Online Registration Vendors Partnership with InfoSnap and ComDoc vendors certified to submit student data into DASL via Vendorlink, supporting multilingual registration, document management, and field trip authorizations.
• Fiscal Services Support and training for Uniform School Accounting System (USAS/USASWeb), Uniform Staff Payroll System (USPS/USPSWeb), Data Warehouse, Accounts Receivable, Equipment Inventory, and Employee Kiosk. Includes integration with AESOP for substitute calling and Requisition Approval Manager (RAM) for paperless requisitions.
• PowerSchool eFinancePlus Financial and human resource management platform for Ohio K-12 school districts, enabling streamlined fiscal operations, payroll, budgeting, and state reporting with hands-on implementation support from NEOnet.
• Employee Kiosk Employee HR self-service software for managing leave, viewing pay slips, accessing HR information, electronic signatures, and professional development tracking through IPDP.
• Library Automation INFOhio's SirsiDynix library automation software hosting for K-12 school libraries, including cataloging, circulation, and integration with OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks. Supports over 2,000 K-12 school libraries in Ohio serving more than 1.9 million students.
• Library Shared Services Cost-effective solution for managing libraries and library staff including Library Coordinator services for hiring, training, collection development, cataloging, inventory, and book fair coordination.
• Makerspace 600 square foot Makerspace facility at the Falls location offering equipment and professional development for STEAM and project-based learning, including 3D printers, laser engravers, robots, and video editing tools.
• Technology Integration Services Professional development for educators on educational technology tools, including weekly EdTech webinars with CEU certificates, PD On-Demand, monthly newsletters, graduate credit courses through Ashland University, and on-site training. Provided at no extra charge to Member Schools.
• Chromebook Repair Hardware repair services for Chromebooks including broken screens, busted keyboards, faulty batteries, broken hinges, and broken chassis, available as onsite or drop-off repair.
• District Technology Services Multi-tiered technology support solution providing desktop-level technicians for onsite support, advanced support for complex technologies, and technology coordinator services for server and network administration.
• Hosted Active Directory Active Directory hosting provided free to customers with Microsoft desktop bundle agreements, providing complete administrative control over users, computers, groups, and policies with fault-tolerant DHCP and DNS.
• Internet Services Comprehensive connectivity solution with redundant network access, two different ISPs at two data centers, instant failover, DDoS protection, CIPA-compliant content filtering, and 24-hour monitoring.
• Managed Voice Services Managed telephony services reducing total cost of ownership with distributed administration, Cisco integration, E-911 emergency responder, IPCelerate broadcast paging, and geographically redundant call processing.
• MiniOrange Identity Management Identity Management Portal providing single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and cloud portal services integrating with Google, Azure, Active Directory, Frontline, and Infinite Campus.
• NEOnet IPDP Suite Staff licensure renewal management system with mobile-friendly interface, notification system, preapproval workflow, CEU threshold tracking, user management, and LPDC reports.
• Virtual Servers Cloud-hosted virtual server infrastructure using SmartStack technology powered by Cisco UCS and Wimble SSD storage, VMware-powered virtual infrastructure with replication to a disaster recovery site.
• Wireless Services Wireless implementation and management with centralized management, redundant wireless controllers at primary and DR sites, distributed administration, live heatmaps, coverage detection, and Cisco AP reliability.
• Facility Use Meeting room and conference space rental at the Falls office including board rooms, classrooms, computer labs, and technology lab for customer and partner use, with video conferencing and secure access.
• Marketplace (Essential Discount Marketplace - EDM) Essential Discount Marketplace (EDM) online procurement tool providing best value pricing through a competitive bid process, with ERP punch-out, credit card checkout, and pre-negotiated pricing for K-12 entities.
• Security Awareness (TechGuard) TechGuard online social engineering testing tool for simulated phishing attacks to test and train employee security awareness, with configurable phishing templates, training courses, and robust reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 191 educational entities served across Northeast Ohio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Frontline Education (ProgressBook)coreTechnology or IntegrationNEOnet supports the Frontline ProgressBook Suite of Products including DASL, EMIS State Reporting, Gradebook, Parent Access, Special Services, Virtual Classroom, DataMap, DASLr and Vendorlink. The suite is used by 773+ entities across Ohio reaching over 1 million students.
• INFOhio / SirsiDynixcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEOnet supports INFOhio's SirsiDynix library automation software used by over 2,000 K-12 school libraries in Ohio supporting education of more than 1.9 million students.
• InfoSnapmajorTechnology or IntegrationInfoSnap provides student online registration vendor services integrated with DASL. InfoSnap became a certified Vendorlink vendor in January 2015. Features include new and annual student registration, multilingual options, document uploading, and appointment scheduling.
• ComDocmajorTechnology or IntegrationComDoc provides student registration and annual consent web portal services with data transfer capabilities into DASL. Offers field trip authorizations, ad-hoc group reporting, and hosted solutions at NEOnet.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEOnet offers PowerSchool eFinancePLUS as an alternative to classic state software with tailored features specific to school district needs for financial and human resource management.
• SameGoalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSameGoal software for IEPs, evaluations, progress reporting and special education documentation using state-published forms in Ohio. NEOnet provides support for complex design questions and changes with geographically redundant backup and recovery.
• Frontline Education (School Health Management)majorTechnology or IntegrationFrontline Education School Health Management software for managing student health care needs including mental and behavioral health, immunizations, medication tracking, and parent communication. Integrated with Active Directory and ProgressBook Suite via Vendorlink APIs.
• Ohio Department of Education (DEW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEOnet EMIS Shared Services team compiles and submits EMIS data to the Ohio Department of Education's Data Entry Window (DEW), participates in bi-weekly conference calls for updates, and serves as liaison between districts and DEW.
• Ashland UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshland University provides graduate credit courses for NEOnet's professional development offerings, available 100% online at a fraction of traditional cost for educator licensure renewal.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartStack technology powered by Cisco UCS servers and Wimble SSD storage for virtual server hosting. Cisco equipment used for wireless services with redundant wireless controllers. Cisco emergency responder (E-911) for managed voice services.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware-powered virtual infrastructure for hosted virtual servers with highly trained VMware and Microsoft experienced staff.
• Summit Educational Service CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Summit Educational Service Center to provide curriculum assistance for Makerspace programs that incorporates state standards aligned with STEAM and project-based learning initiatives.
• MiniOrangemajorTechnology or IntegrationMiniOrange Identity Management Portal and Single Sign-On solution for simplifying and streamlining account management with seamless, secure access for all users including Google/Azure/AD integration.
• Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEOnet is one of 16 designated Information Technology Centers (ITCs) in the Ohio Education Computer Network, providing technology services and support to school districts throughout Ohio.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skyward: Skyward offers K-12 student information, finance, human-resources, and operational software. It serves the same district customers and overlaps NEOnet's SIS, fiscal, and integration services.
• Northwest Ohio Computer Association (NWOCA): NWOCA is another Ohio regional Information Technology Center serving school districts with network, SIS, support, and shared technology services. Its OECN membership and regional ITC model make it a direct institutional peer to NEOnet.
• Frontline Education: Frontline Education offers K-12 student-information, special-education, and school-health management software, including the ProgressBook suite NEOnet supports. It is a direct platform and workflow peer with strong overlap in SIS, EMIS, and district operations.
• Infinite Campus: Infinite Campus provides a K-12 student information system and related data, assessment, enrollment, and family-portal capabilities. It is directly comparable to NEOnet's ProgressBook/DASL and state-reporting services.
• PowerSchool: PowerSchool provides K-12 student information, ERP, finance, human-resources, and state-reporting software to school districts. It overlaps NEOnet's ProgressBook/SIS, fiscal, and EMIS offerings and serves the same institutional buyers, although PowerSchool is primarily a software vendor rather than a regional ITC.
• Southwest Ohio Computer Association (SWOCA): SWOCA is a regional Ohio education-technology organization providing shared technology, information, and support services to school districts. Its regional ITC role and district customer base closely resemble NEOnet's operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Lightspeed Systems: Lightspeed Systems provides K-12 device management, web filtering, network security, and classroom technology services. It overlaps NEOnet's internet, wireless, and security-awareness capabilities and serves similar school districts, but is more product-specialized.
• Follett: Follett provides K-12 library, content, and school-resource technology, including library automation. It overlaps NEOnet's SirsiDynix library automation and shared library services, but is a broader education-content incumbent.

Emerging players

• ClassLink: ClassLink provides K-12 identity, rostering, single sign-on, and application-access services. It overlaps NEOnet's Hosted Active Directory, MiniOrange identity management, and integrated district technology offering, though its focus is narrower.

Others

• SirsiDynix: SirsiDynix supplies library automation software used by K-12 libraries. NEOnet hosts and supports its platform for school libraries, making it a relevant adjacent technology peer rather than a full-service ITC competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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