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Video: How Five Star Technology Solutions Supports Schools Through Budget and Technology Challenges

Nathan Davidson of Five Star Technology Solutions shares how his team supports K–12 schools with AI readiness and budget-conscious IT solutions in this Channel Insider: Partner POV episode.

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Jun 19, 2025

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In this Channel Insider: Partner POV episode, host Katie Bavoso interviews Nathan Davidson, Vice President of Partnerships at Five Star Technology Solutions, a solutions and services provider dedicated to K-12 education support. They explore how Five Star helps schools navigate tight budgets, evolving EdTech needs, AI adoption, and the complexities of CTO roles in education. Learn how Five Star partners with schools to provide trusted advisory services, efficient technology solutions, and support for long-term digital transformation.

📌 Topics & Time Codes:

00:00 – Introduction to Nathan Davidson and Five Star Technology Solutions

01:57 – Nathan’s career journey from aspiring teacher to EdTech leader

05:45 – Five Star’s services for K-12: infrastructure, analytics, professional development

09:02 – The evolving role of CTOs in schools and their critical responsibilities

13:33 – How school IT leaders turn to Five Star for support

17:15 – Tackling tight school budgets with smart technology investments

23:27 – AI in education: trends, challenges, and professional development

26:30 – The pandemic’s impact on K-12 technology adoption

30:14 – Success stories: Supporting schools through the shift to remote learning

Katie Bavoso

Katie Bavoso is a 2017 Regional New England Emmy-nominated broadcaster with over a decade of professional content creation, production, hosting, and interviewing experience. Starting her career off in TV news, she pivoted to the IT channel to help connect vendors, solutions and services providers, and IT buyers through exciting video content and storytelling. Katie is now the host of Channel Insider: Partner POV, a video and podcast series shining a light on the most innovative solution providers of the IT channel.

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