Deployment Services

Deployment Project Services

Expert delivery of complex IT projects for Schools and Multi Academy Trusts.

Whether you’re facing limited technical capacity, specialist skills gaps, or simply need guaranteed delivery for a major IT project, Oakford provides fully managed deployment services designed specifically for the education sector.

We can supply pre-engineered, fully tested solutions or work with you to design a bespoke deployment tailored to your school or MAT. With over 20 years of experience supporting education ICT, our team has the expertise to deliver projects smoothly, safely, and on time.

Any Device, Anytime, Anywhere

Oakford designs solutions for mixed device environments. We are fully independent and partner with all major vendors, giving us the freedom to recommend the right solution, every time. Supported ecosystems include:

Microsoft Windows

• Laptops, PCs, tablets
• AD or Azure AD joined

Google Chrome OS

• Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, tablets
• Fully managed via Google Workspace

Apple OSX & iOS

• iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini, iPad
• Managed via MDM, Apple Business Manager & DEP

On‑Premises, Hybrid Cloud & Advanced Virtualisation

Our engineers design and implement complete server infrastructures including:

  • Hyper‑V & VMware virtualisation
  • Active Directory
  • Storage solutions
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • VDI
  • NPS / RADIUS
  • Hybrid Cloud integrations

We offer fully pre‑configured solutions such as CloudSchool, engineered specifically for schools. It includes:

  • Pre‑built restrictions
  • MSI deployment capability
  • Seamless integration with common school systems

This ensures a smooth, education‑ready deployment from day one.

Move confidently to a modern, scalable cloud environment.

Whether you are migrating a single school or an entire MAT:

  • Full planning, design & migration management
  • Hosted in secure UK datacentres
  • Flexible, scalable cloud infrastructure
  • Lower cost than traditional on‑site servers
  • Suitable for both curriculum and administrative systems

We take responsibility for the entire process — minimising disruption and ensuring a smooth transition for staff and students.

Oakford delivers end‑to‑end network deployment including:

  • Network design
  • Copper & fibre installation
  • Fluke network testing
  • Switch configuration
  • Managed firewall services
  • Traffic optimisation

We deploy industry‑leading switching and routing equipment, ensuring performance that meets the demands of modern classrooms, cloud adoption, and 1:1 device environments.

High‑density WiFi built for the way schools use technology.

We design and install wireless networks using HP Aruba, Cisco, and other leading technologies. Our deployments support:

  • Large numbers of concurrent student devices
  • Seamless roaming across campus
  • Secure guest & public WiFi
  • Cloud‑managed monitoring and optimisation

Whether it’s a single school or a multi‑site MAT, we ensure your wireless performs reliably during the busiest parts of the school day.

Future‑proof, cloud‑hosted telephony for schools and Trusts.

We handle your VoIP transition end‑to‑end:

  • Solution design
  • Deployment & configuration
  • Number porting with minimal downtime
  • Migration from Analogue / ISDN to SIP

Even if you already use VoIP internally, we can modernise your external call routing for cost savings and improved functionality.

GSuite & Chrome device migrations made simple.

Thinking about moving to Google Workspace or investing in Chromebooks?

We provide:

  • Full migration of users, email & data
  • ChromeOS device setup & enrolment
  • Deskside rollout services
  • Staff training to maximise adoption

Ideal for MATs or secondary schools deploying Chromebooks at scale.

Office 365, Azure, Teams, InTune & more.

As a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP), Oakford delivers:

  • Microsoft 365 tenant configuration
  • Teams, SharePoint & Exchange setup
  • Azure AD Identity solutions
  • InTune device management
  • Licensing supply directly — with no third‑party reseller required

We combine enterprise-level design with the practical needs of schools.

Specialist Apple solutions for education.

With over a decade of Apple deployment experience, Oakford supports:

  • macOS deployments integrated with AD
  • 100% Apple network environments
  • iPhone & iPad MDM solutions
  • Apple Classroom-ready configurations

Perfect for media departments, creative learning, or Apple-first schools.

Find Out More

We offer a free consultation for schools, academies and MATs. Let’s discuss your project and explore how Oakford can deliver it efficiently and with complete peace of mind.

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