Integrated IT Operations, Safety Systems & Campus Technology Modernization
Client: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)**
Project: On-Site Technical & IT Operations Support**
• Technical Operations
• Hardware, Software & Power Infrastructure Support**
Empowering America’s Second-Largest School District Through Modern, Reliable Campus Technology
E.K Associates has been a trusted partner to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), helping modernize, secure, and sustain the technology ecosystem across more than 1,000 schools. Our team supported mission-critical campus systems that protect students, enable communication, and ensure smooth daily operations—delivering end-to-end project management, technical engineering, and on-site operational support.
From PA systems and CCTV surveillance to VOIP telecom, alarms, and power continuity systems
(including UPS and battery-backup infrastructure), E.K Associates served as an extension of LAUSD’s IT Operations team, providing the reliability, scalability, and technical rigor needed to support the nation’s second-largest school district.
The E.K Advantage
Comprehensive District-Wide Technology Operations
We delivered full-scope on-site technical support and systems integration for: · Public Address (PA) systems · Classroom and campus CCTV networks · VOIP telecom and digital phone systems · Bell schedules and alarm systems · Campus servers, desktops, laptops & networking hardware · UPS systems, battery backups & power continuity solutions Our work ensured that safety, communication, and instructional systems remained uninterrupted and fully functional across all campuses.
Project & Program Management at Enterprise Scale
We managed complex district-wide modernization efforts, including: · Technology refresh programs for hardware and infrastructure · Multi-campus upgrade coordination · Vendor management and contractor integration · Risk tracking, scheduling, and phased deployments · Compliance alignment with LAUSD, City of LA, fire/life safety, and state standards
UPS & Power Infrastructure Services
To support reliability for mission-critical systems, our team provided: · Installation, configuration, and testing of UPS devices · Replacement and lifecycle management of UPS batteries · Monitoring of power quality, load balancing & outage logs · Preventive maintenance to reduce downtime risk · Integration of UPS alerts into district monitoring tools This ensured continuity for PA systems, CCTV, alarms, telecom equipment, and network closets during power fluctuations or outages.
CCTV, Security, and Telecom System Modernization
We helped develop safer, more connected campuses through: · Camera upgrades, re-positioning & IP camera integration · Network video recorder (NVR) and DVR maintenance · VOIP deployments & telecom troubleshooting · Alarm system synchronization with PA & bell schedules · Real-time system testing and continuous availability checks
Rapid Response & On-Site Troubleshooting
Our field engineers delivered daily on-site support, including: · Device diagnosis & root cause analysis · Hardware swap-outs, server repairs, cabling fixes · Firmware updates & network port remediation · PA system speaker, mic, amp, and controller repairs · Reconfigurations to restore campus communications quickly
Seamless Technology Integration With No Instructional Disruption
All implementations—whether for telecom, PA systems, CCTV, alarms, or UPS upgrades—were completed with: · Zero impact to classroom learning · Minimal downtime · Complete transparency for school administrators · Clear communication to affected stakeholders
Preventive Maintenance & Operational Reliability
We helped the district reduce outages and service interruptions by performing: · Quarterly health checks across 1,000+ campuses · Inventory reviews & lifecycle forecasting · Environmental checks (cooling, rack stability, cabling integrity) · Power & UPS assessments · Documentation and optimization of network closets
Standardized Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer
E.K Associates created district-wide: · Technical manuals & system reference guides · Troubleshooting playbooks · SOPs for PA, CCTV, telecom, and alarm systems · On-site staff training & walkthroughs · Knowledge transfer sessions for school-based tech teams
Impact Delivered
✔ Highly reliable communication & security systems across 1,000+ schools
✔ Reduced outages through UPS modernization, preventive maintenance & power resilience
✔ Faster troubleshooting and minimized operational disruptions
✔ Modernized PA, CCTV, alarm, telecom, and network infrastructure
✔ Safer campuses through improved surveillance and communication
✔ Classroom continuity maintained during all upgrades and repairs
✔ Long-term partnership built on consistency, performance & trust
