Scaling Early Learning: Goodstart’s IT Transformation with cubesys 

Laying the Foundation for Secure Growth

Goodstart Early Learning operates over 660 early learning centres across Australia, reinvesting profits to deliver high-quality education and care. As a not-for-profit organisation, Goodstart is dedicated to creating positive learning environments for children during their critical early years. 

To sustain this mission, Goodstart recognised the need for a scalable, secure, and modern IT infrastructure. With a lean on-premises IT team and an already modernised foundation, they needed a trusted partner to optimise their Azure environment, enhance security, and ensure technology supported their growth. 

This is where cubesys came in. 

"This partnership has been transformative. cubesys has given us the technology foundation we need to focus on delivering enriching early learning experiences for children across our centres. Their expertise has been pivotal in modernising our operations and preparing us for the future." 

— David Fenech, ICT Manager - Infrastructure and Service Delivery,

Goodstart Early Learning 

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Partnering for Enterprise-Ready IT Modernisation 

Two and a half years ago, Goodstart embarked on a journey to elevate its IT operations. The goal was clear: scale their Azure environment to meet enterprise-level demands while maintaining operational efficiency and security. 

cubesys collaborated with Goodstart and Microsoft to implement the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, ensuring their cloud infrastructure was not only robust but also aligned with their long-term objectives. This modernisation allowed Goodstart to: 

• Scale efficiently across hundreds of centres. 

• Enhance governance for better security and compliance. 

• Optimise performance to support daily operations seamlessly. 

By leveraging cubesys’ expertise, Goodstart transformed its IT environment into a future-ready digital backbone that supports its evolving needs. 

Strengthening Security for a Trusted Learning Environment 

In early education, safeguarding sensitive data is paramount. Goodstart needed to reinforce its cybersecurity posture to protect children, families, and educators. 

cubesys led a comprehensive security uplift project, integrating advanced monitoring and protection tools to fortify Goodstart’s Azure environment. This initiative: 

• Ensured compliance with modern security standards. 

• Implemented real-time monitoring to detect and mitigate cyber threats. 

• Protected critical data without compromising accessibility for educators and staff. 

With a secure and resilient IT infrastructure, Goodstart could focus on delivering enriching early learning experiences without security concerns slowing them down. 

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Focus on Streamlined IT Operations 

By entrusting cubesys with Azure management, Goodstart’s IT team gained the bandwidth to focus on high-impact initiatives, such as supporting educators and enhancing community engagement. The partnership provided: 

• Operational stability, ensuring seamless technology support for 649 centres. 

• Strategic guidance, allowing Goodstart to align IT investments with long-term goals. 

• Efficiency gains, enabling educators to dedicate more time to teaching and family engagement. 

This shift in focus has had a profound impact—improving centre operations, enhancing the learning experience, and driving greater efficiency in service delivery. 

Driving Innovation with a Five-Year IT Strategy 

Goodstart’s transformation doesn’t stop here. As they implement a five-year IT strategy, cubesys continues to play a critical role in helping them explore new digital tools and innovations that enhance early learning. From leveraging data-driven insights to introducing emerging technologies in classrooms, the foundation set by cubesys allows Goodstart to innovate with confidence. 

Goodstart’s collaboration with cubesys demonstrates how technology can be a catalyst for change. By modernising infrastructure, enhancing security, and optimising operations, Goodstart is better positioned to focus on what truly matters—empowering educators, supporting families, and giving children a strong start in life.

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