Challenge.

The Bühlertann Schools Complex aimed to create a modern, digital learning environment for every new year seven class, with tablets funded by the parents used to promote digital education without placing too great a financial burden on families. Existing tablets were to be seamlessly integrated into the school’s IT and a central device management platform set up. While technical implementation was one side of the coin, the other was to develop a financing concept that would give everyone access to these digital tools.


The idea of parent-funded iPads has been a win-win—for us, but also for all students as Bechtle and its partner network have meant no-one is going without. This model ensures that every child has the opportunity to make use of an iPad regardless of their family’s financial situation. Bechtle has been by our side during the entire process—from our own online shop and ordering to configuration and integrating the devices into our IT infrastructure—making digital education a reality.

Thomas Pfeffer, Headteacher, Bühlertann Schools Complex


Solution.

Bechtle developed a solution perfectly tailored to the Bühlertann Schools Complex’s needs with a custom online shop at its heart, where parents can order iPads and accessories such as cases, pens and insurance. Bechtle delivers the tablets pre-configured and then adds them to Apple School Manager so they can be centrally managed from the iServ platform. In this way, Bechtle ensures that both new and existing devices can be effortlessly integrated into the school’s IT structure. In terms of payment, Bechtle offers all parents flexible 0% financing without a credit check, but even if that isn’t a viable option, Bechtle and its partners won’t let any child go without.

The foundation, supported by IT companies, offers individual instalment plans in cases of financial hardship to guarantee every pupil has the opportunity to study with an iPad. What’s more, Bechtle organised a parents’ evening where any open questions related to the use and management of the iPads were discussed and where parents learned how to set up an Apple ID and enable family sharing to make sure the devices are used securely and responsibly. Ongoing support and the tailored concept have paved the way for the digital future at the Bühlertann Schools Complex.


Business benefits.

  • Easy ordering process – Online shop with specific offers.
  • Financial flexibility – 0% financing without a credit check.
  • Integration of existing devices – Seamless incorporation into the school’s infrastructure.
  • Comprehensive support – Consulting and technical support provided by Bechtle.
  • Transparency – Parents’ evenings and an explanation of device management.
  • Financing concept – Alternative financing opportunities thanks to Bechtle and its partner network.
  • Pre-configuration – Schools receive out-of-the-box ready devices.
  • Efficient management – Standardised device control in iServ.
  • Future-ready – Optimised IT structures for the digital classroom.