AppsAnywhere and LabStats Launch LabStats Insights to Help Higher Ed IT Leaders Turn Data into Action

AppsAnywhere and LabStats, now operating as a unified organization, have announced the launch of LabStats Insights, a new capability aimed at helping higher education institutions optimize their IT usage. This tool is designed to align technology investments with student demand, enhance access to essential software and hardware in near real-time, and reduce inefficiencies.

Amid increasing pressure to maximize resources, higher education institutions often struggle with limited visibility into technology usage. The annual cost of managing a computer for these institutions can approach $2,000, while usage rates typically remain below 20% for devices and below 5% for software.

LabStats Insights aims to help institutions uncover potential savings of $1 million to $3 million annually by analyzing extensive data points and offering prioritized recommendations. This allows IT teams to identify wasted resources and optimize their investments more effectively.

Peter Cooke, President of AppsAnywhere, commented on the new tool, stating, "Higher education IT teams are not short on data; they are short on time and clarity. LabStats Insights changes that dynamic." The tool aims to facilitate quicker decision-making regarding technology investments and address issues such as unused hardware and software expenditure.

LabStats Insights offers an intelligent, data-driven approach that includes automated recommendations, identification of underused resources, and the ability to detect abnormal system behavior to prioritize repairs. This initiative supports the unified organization’s goal of removing barriers to student success by enhancing technology access while providing IT leaders with greater control.

AppsAnywhere and LabStats serve over 1,000 institutions across more than 22 countries, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for visibility, control, and flexibility in the end-user IT environment. The organization has over 15 years of experience in education technology and aims to improve equity and the digital experience for students and staff globally.