Samuel Merritt University Partners with OculusIT for Managed Infrastructure Services

Oakland, California, May 22, 2025 – OculusIT, a leading IT services provider for higher education institutions, is proud to announce its expanded partnership with Samuel Merritt University to deliver advanced Managed Infrastructure Services. As an existing partner for Banner® Managed Services and Managed Security Services, this continued collaboration reflects the university’s confidence in OculusIT’s ability to provide integrated, high-impact technology solutions. This latest engagement focuses on strengthening Samuel Merritt’s IT operations and ensuring seamless support across critical systems and services.

Through this partnership, OculusIT will provide ongoing support across key infrastructure areas, including system services for Windows environments and 24x7x365 staffed NOC-as-a-Service. The engagement aims to streamline IT operations, enable proactive system monitoring, and ensure high availability of mission-critical services that support the university’s academic and administrative functions.

“Our partnership with Samuel Merritt University reinforces our mission to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions built for higher education,” said Jim Tandon, Senior Vice President of Client Engagements at OculusIT. “With our managed infrastructure services, we are committed to helping the university strengthen operational performance, minimize downtime, and create a more resilient IT environment.”

This strategic collaboration highlights Samuel Merritt University’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve institutional efficiency and support long-term goals. By partnering with OculusIT, the university is investing in advanced IT infrastructure management to meet the evolving demands of its students, faculty, and staff.

Samuel Merritt University, located in Oakland, California, is a private health sciences institution committed to preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare. With a focus on academic excellence and community service, the university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs that foster innovation and leadership in health professions. Learn more at www.samuelmerritt.edu. 

OculusIT is a global leader in managed IT, security, and cloud services focused on the education sector. Our cost-effective, responsive partnerships offer flexibility and adaptability in the face of evolving security challenges and economic shifts. OculusIT is dedicated to growing with you, adapting to your needs, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service experience in the higher education IT services arena. Learn more about OculusIT at www.oculusit.com.