Samart Telcoms and PowerSchool Decode the Future of Thailand's EdTech Landscape, Exploring Connected OS and AI to Advance Education in the Digital Era through The "More Power, Stronger School" Concept

The future of education is no longer defined by simply bringing technology into the classroom. It is about intelligently connecting data, school administration and learning to create a more integrated education ecosystem. Samart Telcoms Public Company Limited (SAMTEL), a leading provider of integrated communications, information technology and digital solutions, in collaboration with PowerSchool, a global leader in education technology from the United States, hosted the "PowerSchool Innovation in Education Summit Bangkok 2026" under the theme "More Power, Stronger School". The summit explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and Connected Operating Systems (OS) can enhance school administration and learning management through a more integrated and connected approach.

The event was honored to welcome Ms. Pattaraphan Lengwattanakit, representative of the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), who presided over the opening ceremony. She emphasized the importance of collaboration across all sectors in building a strong education ecosystem, while highlighting the role of technology and AI-driven innovation in overcoming existing limitations. These efforts are essential to enhancing the quality of private education in Thailand and achieving the goal of nurturing knowledgeable and ethical individuals who can contribute positively to society.

The summit showcased practical approaches to advancing K-12 education, covering the full spectrum from kindergarten through upper secondary school. Key presentations and demonstrations included:

Connect Home and School: Building Stronger School-Family Connections Through Trusted Data

Effective school management begins with a reliable information system. PowerSchool SIS (Student Information System) serves as the core of school management, supporting the entire student lifecycle, from initial enrolment through to graduation. Its flexible design can be adapted to the specific needs of each school, helping reduce repetitive administrative tasks for teachers while keeping parents informed through real-time updates via a mobile application.

The ultimate goal is to establish a "Single Source of Truth" - a trusted and centralized source of information that fosters trust and strengthens relationships between schools and families.

Peer Showcase: Real-World Insights from Maryvit School

Sharing real-world insights, Dr. Steven Chana Kitikiatisak, Chairman of the Executive Board of Maryvit School Group, presented the session "Unify Your K-12 Tech Ecosystem - SIS, LMS". He highlighted the school's success in leveraging technology to enhance school management, particularly through the integrating of its Student Information System (SIS) and Learning Management System (LMS) into a seamless connected ecosystem. This integration not only empowers teachers to work more effectively but also enables technology to play a vital role in supporting students and their learning journeys, laying a strong foundation for the sustainable advancement of education quality.

Advanced Student Achievement: Unlocking Student Potential with AI

Mr. Paulo Valenza, PowerSchool Solution Engineer, emphasized that a school's ultimate goal is not merely to manage back-office operations, but to ensure the success of every student. To support this vision, PowerSchool showcased "PowerBuddy", an intelligent AI assistant integrated into learning platforms such as Schoology. Designed with a Security-First approach, the solution ensures that school data remains protected and is not shared with external applications.

AI supports education across three key areas:

• Generative AI: Helps teachers create teaching materials, learning activities and question sets more quickly and efficiently.
• Student Chat Assistant: Provides students with a personal learning assistant available 24/7, with access controlled by teachers.
• District Information Assistant (DIA): Helps teachers quickly and accurately retrieve information, policies and guidance from documents and resources uploaded by their schools.

Platform Capabilities & AI Analytics: Breaking Down Data Silos for Better Decision-Making

In the digital era, schools can no longer operate effectively with siloed data. This session highlighted the importance of integrating data from across all school functions into a unified ecosystem, recognizing that each school has its own unique processes for planning, teaching, engagement and performance monitoring.

PowerSchool helps bring these processes together within a unified system. While SIS provides a comprehensive foundation for storing student information, its true value lies in how that data is interpreted and put to use.

By analysing a range of information, including attendance records, behaviour, health histories, academic progress and individual student characteristics, school administrators and teachers can gain deeper insights to support strategic decision-making and provide more targeted, personalised support for each student.

The summit demonstrated how the integration of education, technology, data and AI can transform schools beyond their traditional role as places of learning. Instead, they can become intelligent ecosystems equipped to guide, empower and support every student in achieving their full potential.

Samart Telcoms continues to expand its education technology business through its collaboration with PowerSchool, combining internationally recognized technology solutions with local expertise in consultancy, system implementation and ongoing support. This approach aims to help educational institutions transition towards more efficient digital administration and learning environments.

Guided by the "More Power, Stronger School" vision, the collaboration seeks to strengthen schools across multiple dimensions, from administration and teacher development to more personalized learning experiences that meet students' individual needs. Together, Samart Telcoms and PowerSchool are committed to advancing the quality of Thai education and helping schools stay ahead of the changes shaping the future.