Growth alignment Target Penn State Berks as part of the broader Penn State system needs given its size (201-500 employees) and private sector collaborations typical for universities within a land-grant institution, highlighting potential for scalable education technology, research administration tooling, and campus-wide IT modernization.

Tech footprint Leverage their current tech stack including SAP, Elasticsearch, and data reporting tools to propose integrated analytics, reporting automation, and data governance solutions that streamline academic and research operations.

Research leadership Capitalize on high-profile university research activity such as AI in materials science and 2D materials development to offer advanced AI/ML platforms, HPC collaborations, and research workflow software that accelerate discoveries.

Funding readiness With revenue in the low to mid millions, there may be opportunities for grant-funded IT modernization, research infrastructure upgrades, and sponsored lab collaborations that align with state and federal funding cycles.

Strategic partnerships Position as a partner for expanded student and community engagement initiatives, offering solutions for campus engagement, alumni relations, and scalable learning platforms to support engaged-learning and civic responsibility programs.