January 15 (SeeNews) - UK-based educational software and services provider Juniper Education has acquired Bulgarian educational management platform Shkolo, non-profit organisation Endeavor Bulgaria said on Monday.
The deal will contribute to the development of a comprehensive management solution for modern educational institutions and improve learning outcomes, the Bulgarian office of New York-headquartered non-profit organisation Endeavor said in a press release, without disclosing the value of the transaction.
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"Shkolo is a particularly significant part of Juniper's comprehensive range of software products, complementing our leading technology solutions, which are the choice of over 50% of UK schools. Shkolo's joining is a unique opportunity to create a wide range of education-focused services that provide an end-to-end solution for managing all school processes," Juniper Education CEO Chris Scarth said.
Shkolo's clients in Bulgaria will continue to receive the same level of support and innovation, with Juniper planning to introduce the platform and how it will be adapted to the UK market as an integrated solution with market-leading technology for schools to its customer base.
Shkolo, founded in 2016, is focused on enhancing the efficiency of schools by optimising back-end and administrative processes and allowing staff to concentrate on value-adding activities, according to its LinkedIn profile. It is used by more than 1,700 educational institutions in Bulgaria.
Juniper Education, backed by UK investor Horizon Capital, aims to make schools more efficient, improve student outcomes and give teachers more time in the classroom. It serves over 14,000 primary and secondary schools with integrated software solutions covering data management, student progress tracking, school websites, human resource and financial management, school governance, educational resources and continuing education services, including teacher and staff training.