IRIS Software Group crowned winner at Global EdTech Awards 2024

IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has won the ‘Best EdTech Product – School Management Solutions (SMS)’ category at this year’s Global EdTech Awards for its global management information system (MIS) product for independent schools: iSAMS By IRIS (iSAMS).

The annual Global EdTech Awards celebrate exemplary educators and organisations making a significant impact in the field of education through technology. This category recognises SMS providers that help schools boost efficiencies and improve student outcomes.

Acquired by IRIS in 2020, iSAMS is a fully cloud-based, comprehensive SMS encompassing academic, administration, admission, finance, HR, wellbeing and communication – seamlessly integrating into every facet of school life. iSAMS supports more than 1,500 independent schools across 90 countries, managing data for more than 1.4 million students. Its modular design empowers schools with the flexibility to scale the system according to their evolving needs, and its third-party integration capabilities make it a powerful solution for enhancing operational efficiency with a single source of truth.

iSAMS was commended by judges for achieving an exceptional Net Promoter Score in 2023, with 85% of customers reporting being ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the service they received.

For school leaders, teachers and parents, iSAMS transforms raw data into actionable insights through advanced centralised reporting.

Simon Freeman, Managing Director for Education at IRIS, said: “This award is a testament to the exceptional impact iSAMS has on the educational sector, reinforcing our commitment to providing innovative, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve student outcomes. We are proud of how iSAMS continues to support independent schools globally, transforming data into actionable insights for educators and leaders.”

Learn more about iSAMS by IRIS here.