PowerSchool Accelerates International Expansion with Plans to Open First Middle East & Africa Office

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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) announces the opening of its first office in Dubai, UAE, aimed at enhancing customer relations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This strategic move supports the company’s international expansion, catering to the growing demand for education technology solutions in the region. With over 3,000 employees globally, the new office will house senior leadership and key teams to meet rising customer needs. Currently, PowerSchool serves over 45 million students worldwide and has established a solid customer base in the UAE, including prominent educational institutions.

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• Opening of a new office in Dubai, UAE, enhancing presence in Middle East and Africa markets.
• Strengthens relationships with existing customers and expands channel partnerships.
• Growing demand for education technology solutions in the MEA region.
• PowerSchool supports over 45 million students globally, establishing a strong market position.

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UAE office will strengthen PowerSchool’s growing relationships with customers across the Middle East and Africa

FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced its accelerated international expansion plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The UAE office will serve PowerSchool’s extensive and growing customer base in the MEA region, as well as support the company’s expanding customer relationships in surrounding markets. Additionally, the new office will provide a focal point to help broaden PowerSchool’s channel partnerships across MEA markets.

“As our global customer base grows, it’s critical we build the capacity to help power our customers’ digital transformation needs,” said Hardeep Gulati, CEO of PowerSchool. “We are seeing strong demand for primary and secondary education technology solutions across the MEA region and are in a unique position to provide best-in-class solutions tailored for MEA education leaders who are investing in technology that will enable them to deliver high quality education for generations to come.”

With over 3,000 employees globally, members of the Senior Leadership team, Sales and Marketing, and Solutions Engineering teams will be based out of PowerSchool’s UAE office to meet current and future customer demand in the region.

Over the last 25 years, PowerSchool has grown to support over 45 million students globally and sells solutions in more than 90 countries including well-established and leading education institutions in the Gulf (GCC). Current UAE customers include Al Ittihad National Private Schools, Liwa Education, Aldar Education, ESOL and The American International School in Abu Dhabi.

About PowerSchool

PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) is the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential, in their way. PowerSchool connects students, teachers, administrators, and parents, with the shared goal of improving student outcomes. From the office to the classroom to the home, it helps schools and districts efficiently manage state reporting and related compliance, special education, finance, human resources, talent, registration, attendance, funding, learning, instruction, grading, assessments and analytics in one unified platform. PowerSchool supports over 45 million students globally and more than 15,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States, and sells solutions in more than 90 countries. Visit www.powerschool.com to learn more.

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FAQ

What is the significance of PowerSchool opening an office in Dubai?

The Dubai office enhances PowerSchool's presence in the Middle East and Africa, allowing for better customer support and partnership expansion.

How many employees will be based in the new Dubai office?

Over 3,000 employees globally, including members of senior leadership, sales, marketing, and solutions engineering teams, will operate from the Dubai office.

What is PowerSchool's focus in the Middle East and Africa region?

PowerSchool aims to meet the rising demand for primary and secondary education technology solutions, aiding digital transformation in the MEA region.

How many students does PowerSchool support globally?

PowerSchool supports over 45 million students worldwide across more than 90 countries.

Which educational institutions are PowerSchool's customers in the UAE?

Prominent customers in the UAE include Al Ittihad National Private Schools, Liwa Education, and Aldar Education.