30% cost reduction on a tablet project
- Ampli8 Business Bridge
- Dec 26, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 26, 2025
This case study outlines the strategic sourcing, customization, and deployment of 5,000 educational tablets from Asian manufacturers for European middle schools. Completed in September 2025 by the Educational Technology Solutions Division, the project achieved a 30% cost reduction compared to European suppliers while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
## Project Overview & Market Context
The initiative targeted students aged 11–14, focusing on the €8.5 billion European EdTech market. The project aimed to replace desktop computers with flexible, ruggedized tablets that support teacher monitoring and data privacy.
Timeline: An 8-month process from initial supplier research to full deployment.
Scale: Initial deployment of 5,000 units across 25 schools.
Cost Advantage: Asian sourcing (specifically from the Shenzhen hub) provided a 25–40% price advantage over EU-based production.
## Technical Specifications & Customization
The tablets were designed for durability and classroom performance, featuring octa-core processors, 10-hour battery life, and reinforced "Gorilla Glass" displays.
Durability: MIL-STD-810G drop resistance (up to 76cm) and IP52 water/dust resistance.
Software: Pre-installed classroom management tools (like Securly or Lightspeed) for real-time screen monitoring, content filtering, and screen locking.
Branding: Extensive physical (logo embossing, laser etching) and digital (custom boot animations and wallpapers) customization options.
## Compliance & Quality Assurance
A critical project component was navigating European regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks like market prohibition or GDPR fines.
Certifications: Mandatory CE marking, RoHS/WEEE directives, and battery safety (IEC 62133).
Privacy: Full GDPR compliance for student data protection, including data minimization and parental consent mechanisms.
Testing: Multi-stage protocols including 10,000 touch-cycle tests, accelerated life testing, and 100% functional inspection of hardware components.
## Implementation & Results
The deployment followed a four-phase rollout: pre-deployment planning, a small-scale pilot, full staged deployment, and post-deployment review.
Educational Impact: 92% of teachers reported improved engagement, and off-task browsing decreased by 85%.
Performance KPIs: Achieved 98.5% device reliability and a 0.8% defect rate (well below the 1.5% target).
Financial ROI: The project reached a payback period in 24 months, largely driven by a 36% reduction in paper costs and increased teaching efficiency.
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