Cloudlabs To Exhibit AI-Ready Hands-On Lab Platform At The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2025

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- CloudLabs by Spektra Systems, the industry leader in providing hands-on labs for advanced technology education, will be exhibiting at the upcoming EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, taking place October 28–29 at the Nashville Music City Center. Attendees can visit Booth #1222 where CloudLabs experts will present its flagship VM Labs, the Microsoft-recommended alternative to Azure Lab Services, and demonstrate how institutions worldwide are using them to deliver scalable, secure, and real-world learning experiences in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data science.

CloudLabs VM Labs: A Microsoft-Recommended Azure Lab Services Alternative

With Azure Lab Services approaching retirement, CloudLabs VM Labs have been officially announced by Microsoft as the alternative to Azure Lab Services. At EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to see VM Labs live in action and work with CloudLabs experts at Booth #1222 to plan their migration. VM Labs delivers everything institutions relied on with Azure Lab Services, while adding advanced new capabilities such as:

● Deploy labs within minutes for Windows and Linux Operating System customized to your exact requirements.
● Users can access the virtual machines through web browsers, without the need for any additional software installation.
● Instructors and administrators can connect to users' virtual machines using Shadow VM and provide real-time oversight and support.
● Easily track and limit lab usage, schedule lab's operational hours, and automate VM shutdown for idle labs for precise cost control.
● Detailed lab guides with step-by-step instructions, integrated within the virtual machines for seamless, guided learning.

Seamless integrations with various LMS systems like Moodle and Canvas using LTI 1.1 and 1.2, enabling effective communication between the CloudLabs VM labs portal and these platforms.

VM Labs enable institutions to launch entire classes in minutes, providing students with secure, real-world environments for IT, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud programs.

AI Agent: Simplifying Lab Creation and Management

CloudLabs is also introducing its AI Agent, designed to make lab creation and management simple, guided, and accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. With step-by-step guidance, it helps educators and administrators design labs, set up environments, and design curriculum faster.

Free Azure Credit and POC
CloudLabs is offering qualified Educational institutions up to $2,000 in free Azure credits, along with a no-cost Proof of Concept (POC) at EDUCAUSE 2025. Visitors at the booth can request a POC or click on the Book a POC link to request it in advance.

Why CloudLabs is Trusted by Educational Institutions Worldwide

Beyond these flagship solutions, CloudLabs offers a comprehensive platform that addresses the real challenges faced by educators and institutions today:

● 200+ Ready-to-Use Labs covering AI, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, cloud, and programming, deployed instantly in a secure sandbox environment.
● Comprehensive Monitoring & Analytics: Full visibility into student usage, credit consumption, and cost allocation to simplify budget management.
● Unrestricted Access Anywhere: Students and professors can access labs from any device, anywhere, with just a browser.
● Zero Admin Overhead: Professors teach without worrying about infrastructure setup or resource management.
● Tailored Learning Plans: Create personalized student journeys within existing LMS systems.
● Custom Labs for Long-Running Courses: Design and build your custom labs and enable continuous access for semester-long and recurring programs.
● Inexpensive Pricing Model: Pay only for the time used, with saved lab states maintained over extended periods.
● Streamlined Infrastructure: Reduce institutional lab expenses by up to 40 percent while scaling to thousands of students.
● Automation Frameworks: Manage tenant environments, enable credit-based labs and top-ups, and eliminate manual effort.
● Cloud Cost Controls: Intelligent auto-suspend and delete ensure resources shut down when not in use.

With CloudLabs, institutions can deliver scalable, cost-effective, and immersive technology education, from K-12 to Higher Ed to Continuing Education.

A Trusted Hands-on Lab Platform

For almost a decade, CloudLabs has enabled institutions worldwide to deliver hands-on learning at scale. Today, it is:

● Partnered with 150+ universities globally
● Trusted by Microsoft as a recommended provider
● Certified and compliant with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR standards
● Proven to deliver secure, enterprise-grade learning environments at scale

Visit CloudLabs at EDUCAUSE 2025

Booth #1222 | Nashville Music City Center | October 28–29

● Live demonstrations
● Conversations on AI and cloud in education
● Real-world use cases from universities worldwide

About CloudLabs
CloudLabs is a hands-on lab platform that enables immersive content experiences and allows consistent and seamless engagement through a virtual lab platform, practice tests, and online hands-on learning environments. To learn how CloudLabs boosts better customer engagement and drives faster prospect generation with hands-on virtual IT labs for Training, POCs, and Demos. For more information, visit:

About Spektra Systems:

Spektra Systems is a partner-focused cloud solutions company. At Spektra, our mission is to enable technology partners for Microsoft, Amazon, and others to achieve more with the help of effective business and technology innovation. For more information, visit

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