About Surfmarket
Surfmarket: Empowering Digital Transformation in Education and Research
Surfmarket is a Dutch cooperative that brings together over 100 educational and research institutions to harness the full potential of digitalization. With a mission to enable better and more flexible education and research, Surfmarket provides innovative solutions, services, and expertise that empower its members to thrive in the digital age.
At Surfmarket, we believe that digital transformation is not just about technology but also about people. That's why we focus on creating value for our members by understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations. We work closely with them to co-create solutions that are tailored to their specific contexts and goals.
One of the key areas where Surfmarket excels is licensing. We offer a wide range of software licenses from leading vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, Oracle, Autodesk, and many others. Our licensing experts help our members navigate the complex landscape of software licensing by providing advice on compliance issues, cost optimization strategies, contract negotiations, and more.
In addition to licensing services, Surfmarket also provides cloud services such as Office 365 for Education (O365), Azure for Education (A4E), SURFdrive (cloud storage), SURFconext (identity federation), SURFspot (educational webshop), eduroam (wireless network access), among others. These cloud services enable our members to collaborate more effectively across institutions while reducing costs and increasing security.
Another area where Surfmarket adds value is procurement. We leverage our collective buying power to negotiate favorable terms with vendors on behalf of our members. This results in significant cost savings for our members while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Surfmarket also offers consultancy services that help its members develop their digital strategies based on best practices from around the world. Our consultants have extensive experience in areas such as e-learning design & development; data analytics & visualization; cybersecurity & privacy; open science & open access; and more.
At Surfmarket, we are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. We strive to minimize our environmental impact by promoting energy-efficient solutions, reducing waste, and using renewable resources whenever possible. We also support initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and equality in education and research.
In conclusion, Surfmarket is a unique cooperative that provides its members with a comprehensive suite of services that enable them to thrive in the digital age. By leveraging our expertise in licensing, cloud services, procurement, consultancy, sustainability & social responsibility; we help our members achieve their goals while creating value for society as a whole. If you are looking for a partner that can help you navigate the complex world of digital transformation in education and research; look no further than Surfmarket!