Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems: management, filtering, and security for school networks

Lightspeed Systems is an education technology company that offers a unified platform for managing networks and devices in schools. Its approach centers on visibility and control of technology use, with the stated goal of facilitating regulatory compliance, safety, student protection, and resource optimization. The company states that its platform protects 25 million students in 35,000 schools across 45 countries.

Platform modules

The product catalog is organized into specialized modules that cover different needs of school districts:

• Filter: end-to-end content filtering, with multi-layer filter bypass prevention.
• Insight: analysis of app usage, return on investment, and compliance.
• Alert: student safety monitoring.
• StopIt: anonymous channel for reporting concerns.
• Classroom: screen monitoring and control in the classroom.
• Signal: device, internet, and app health.
• MDM: mobile device management with centralized visibility, app management, and policy controls.
• Hall Monitor: digital hall pass that automates pass rules, records who is out and for how long, and maintains an audit trail.

Areas of application

The platform addresses specific challenges in school environments: regulatory compliance, protection from harm, strengthening cybersecurity, IT management, AI governance, reducing distractions, optimizing educational resources, and managing screen time. It includes tools to prevent filter bypass and to monitor the use of AI tools in the classroom.

User profiles it targets

The company segments its solutions by role within the educational community: IT and technology teams, safety and student services, superintendents and administration, curriculum and instruction, teachers, finance and procurement, parents, and students. Each profile has specific features, such as on-demand compliance reports, remote mobile device management, family communication, or visibility into AI usage.

Integrations and certifications

Lightspeed Systems maintains strategic partnerships and integrations with Apple (Premium Partner), AWS (Education Partner), Google Cloud (Partner), Microsoft (Partner), and is an IWF member. In terms of privacy and trust, it holds the 1EdTech TrustEd Apps certification, Common Sense Media privacy verification, and membership in the EdSafe AI Alliance for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.

Track record and presence

The company states it has more than 27 years of activity in the sector. Its platform is used by 28 of the 50 largest US school districts. It has an international presence with phone contacts in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and its website is available in multiple languages.

Impact data and results

The company publishes indicative figures on the impact of its tools: identification of a student in serious risk every 4 minutes, average savings of more than $230,000 per year in unused licenses, an average school screen time of 48 minutes per day, and a 50 to 75% reduction in unapproved or non-compliant apps. These data come from its own reports such as the Screen Time Audit or the Edtech App Report.

Offices and locations

United States office: Phone: 1-877-447-6244

Asia Pacific office: Phone: +61 2 8310 8686