Company Research Report: Unicon Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Unicon Inc.

• Mission: To provide cutting-edge education and technology solutions, enabling K-20 institutions and Edtech companies to optimize their outcomes while managing cost and adapting to constraints.

• Founded: 1993

• Founders: John C. Blakley and Chris Franz, graduates from Arizona State University.

• Key People:

• Kate Valenti, CEO

• Dan McCallum, Chief Services Officer

• Kenna Ose, Vice President, Market Development

• Flora Ketley, Vice President, Financial Operations

• Patience Breinholt, Vice President, Human Resources

• Eric Kuennen, Vice President, Business Relations

• Patty Wolfe, Senior Director, Learning Application and Experience

• David Mendez, Senior Director, Critical Infrastructure

• Headquarters: Gilbert, Arizona

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Unicon is known for delivering impactful solutions in learner-centric digital experiences and education technology consulting, focusing on security, integration, and transformation of digital learning.

Products

Wayfind Talent (TaaS)

• Description: Talent as a Service (TaaS) solution for the K-20 and Educational Technology markets.

• Key Features: Access to technical experts with K-20 domain expertise, ensuring projects are staffed with the right people.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Description: Secure, personalized access solutions for resources.

• Key Features: Encompasses identity governance, multi-factor authentication, and seamless collaboration across applications.

App and Product Development

• Description: Custom application development and seamless system integration services.

• Key Features: Iterative design process, personalized learning experience, keeping up-to-date with the latest in EdTech.

Data and Analytics

• Description: Transitioning data to be effectively utilized for informed decision-making.

• Key Features: Domain expertise in deploying data and analytics solutions tailored to educational and EdTech contexts.

Interoperability Solutions

• Description: Solutions for challenging integration obstacles between applications.

• Key Features: Custom extensions and typical app-to-app integration to establish comprehensive learning ecosystems.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Navigate Identity (October 8th, 2024): A tailored IAM solution for higher education addressing security and identity challenges.

• Partnerships and Awards:

• 1EdTech Consortium & C-BEN Partnership (November 12, 2024): Partnership to advance competency-based learning through open standards.

• Learning Impact Awards (June 10, 2024): StrataTech's OcuWeld project, developed by Unicon, won a Bronze Learning Impact Award.

• Leadership Changes:

• Strategic Leadership Changes (June 20, 2024): Announced shifts in leadership to support innovation and growth in the EdTech market.

• Strategic Appointments (March 25, 2024): Appointed Jeff von Rosenberg, Kathryn Green, and Jeanette M. Wiseman for new strategic roles in business development and project management.

• New Solutions and Features:

• Wayfind Talent Launch (April 11th, 2024): Introduction of a TaaS offering aimed at addressing technical talent acquisition challenges in higher education and EdTech sectors.

• Student Passport Application (April 18th, 2024): Launched to enhance student transitions across districts through a streamlined digital student data management process.

• Recognition:

• 1EdTech Consortium Power Learner Potential Organization Award (June 6, 2024): Recognized for leadership in EdTech by 1EdTech Consortium.

Unicon remains a key player in the educational technology field, continuously fostering innovations and developments to enhance digital learning experiences.