Fremont, CA – April 20, 2026 — New Tech Solutions Inc. (NTS) today announced its award of an AI Master Contract from the Education Technology Joint Powers Authority (Ed Tech JPA), marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion into the K–20 education market.
The Ed Tech JPA agreement positions New Tech Solutions as an approved provider of artificial intelligence platforms and services for public education institutions through a trusted, cooperative purchasing framework. Ed Tech JPA enables school districts, county offices of education, community colleges, and other eligible public agencies to accelerate technology adoption while maintaining procurement compliance, pricing transparency, and strong data protection standards.
This contract reflects the growing demand for practical, secure, and scalable AI solutions that support teaching, learning, and district operations. Through the Ed Tech JPA program, New Tech Solutions provides education agencies streamlined access to advanced AI technologies delivered in collaboration with established AI solution partners, including Google and Noodle Factory, allowing institutions to innovate with confidence while reducing administrative and contracting complexity.
“This award represents a pivotal step in our education strategy,” said Eric Hardy, Vice President – SLED Sales, New Tech Solutions. “Ed Tech JPA is one of the most respected cooperative purchasing organizations in public education, and this agreement allows us to broaden our reach, deepen our partnerships with districts, and deliver AI solutions that are both impactful and responsibly deployed.”
Through the Master Contract, eligible education agencies can engage directly with New Tech Solutions under pre-established terms, enabling faster implementation of AI platforms tailored to district-specific goals. The agreement reinforces NTS’s commitment to student data privacy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance, while supporting long-term digital transformation initiatives across the education ecosystem.
About New Tech Solutions Inc.
New Tech Solutions Inc. (NTS) is a technology solutions provider specializing in cloud, data, security, and artificial intelligence solutions for public-sector and enterprise organizations. With a growing focus on the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market, NTS partners with leading technology providers to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions that help customers modernize operations, improve outcomes, and responsibly adopt emerging technologies. NTS is committed to combining technical expertise with customer-focused implementation and long-term support.
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About Education Technology Joint Powers Authority (Ed Tech JPA)
The Education Technology Joint Powers Authority (Ed Tech JPA) is a cooperative purchasing organization formed by California public education agencies to streamline procurement, secure competitive pricing, and establish legally compliant technology contracts for schools and public entities. Supported by founding members that include multiple California school districts and county offices of education, Ed Tech JPA leverages collective purchasing power to reduce administrative burden, ensure strong data privacy protections, and expand access to high-quality educational technology. Membership is available to eligible public agencies, enabling them to purchase approved products and services through pre-negotiated contracts at no cost to join.
Learn more at https://edtechjpa.org/
