Qoria partners with Schools Broadband to enhance UK school safeguarding

Qoria (ASX:QOR) said its UK operation, Smoothwall, has signed an exclusive partnership with Schools Broadband, the largest managed service provider for K12 schools in the United Kingdom.

The partnership enables Schools Broadband to offer Qoria's world-leading student monitoring solution to its extensive customer base. Schools Broadband specialises in providing high-speed internet connectivity and security solutions to over 3,000 schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK.

The company has won multiple industry awards for its cost-effective, user-friendly solutions designed specifically for educational institutions.

Sean Donohoe, CSO of Schools Broadband, commented, "Following the updated KCSIE 2023 statutory guidance, we looked to the market for the best possible safeguarding solution for our clients. Monitor is that product. We are incredibly excited about the new partnership."

The partnership comes in response to updated "Keeping Children Safe in Education" regulations which mandate proactive student monitoring for safeguarding purposes.

The collaboration will reach approximately 1.5 million students and staff, ensuring compliance with stringent UK standards.

Gavin Logan, EVP of Qoria, added, "Keeping children safe online has become one of the most pressing challenges of the modern age. Qoria and Schools Broadband is an exciting and important partnership. It gives 3,000 more schools the opportunity to adopt our world-class Monitor solution."

Qoria is an Australia-based technology company. The principal activities of the company include sales and distribution, marketing, and customer support of its suite of cyber safety products and services.

At the time of reporting, Qoria’s share price was $0.355.