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ODS Corporation Secures GIGA School Contract

ODS Corporation, a company specializing in business information terminals and communication services, is proud to announce the continuation of its contract with the Tottori Prefectural Board of Education for the GIGA School operations support center. This marks the fourth consecutive year that they have been awarded this project, with this year initiating a three-year contract period.

The GIGA School initiative began in Tottori in 2022, which provided each student and teacher with a device to enhance learning. In support of this, the GIGA School operations support center was established to improve the provision of support services for tablet devices, related equipment, and applications in the educational field. This new phase of educational digitalization will include the establishment of an Educational DX Promotion Department within the Tottori Education Center starting in the new fiscal year, enhancing the capabilities and capacities of teachers to integrate ICT into the classroom.

Commitment to Enhance Education

Through the knowledge and repair expertise accumulated over many years at its Tottori facility, ODS aims to improve the educational environment for children. The company’s commitment to enhancing education involves providing comprehensive support for utilizing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in classrooms.

The main tasks under this contract include:

• - Responding to inquiries regarding GIGA School operations from Tottori public schools and local education boards.
• - Managing and updating the GIGA School operations support center's website, which includes creating and updating Q&A sections and manuals for educators.
• - Providing operational support for Google management console at public schools and MDM (Mobile Device Management) operations for special support schools.
• - Offering information through platforms like Google Classroom.
• - Checking and managing the data sharing settings within Google Drive and ensuring security compliance.

ODS Corporation's eligibility for this contract is contingent upon having qualified ICT support staff familiar with Google Workspace for Education and adept at addressing inquiries from educators.

Enhancing Technical Support Structure

Located in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, ODS Corporation also specializes in repairing its own business information terminals, including tablet PCs and devices used in the GIGA School initiative. The company boasts a robust system supported by experienced repair staff who provide technical support and customer service seamlessly. In 2024, ODS plans to initiate Chromebook repair services as part of the GIGA School initiative's second phase, aimed at ensuring each student has access to updated devices. Furthermore, starting in January 2026, ODS will offer device procurement services for corporate clients focused on iOS and Android tablets.

All staff members at ODS are trained as ICT support personnel and have earned Google for Education certification to ensure comprehensive support for the digital learning environment designed under the GIGA School initiative. The GIGA School initiative aims to equip every student in Japan's elementary and junior high schools with personal computers and high-speed internet, representing a pivotal project led by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

In conclusion, the partnership between ODS Corporation and the Tottori Prefectural Board of Education signifies a significant step toward enhancing the educational landscape in Tottori, fostering a sustainable learning environment that promotes both digital literacy and responsible use of technology in producing future leaders.

For more details about ODS Corporation's educational ICT solutions, you can visit their website.