Opening the Path to EdTech 2.0

Let’s face it: as institutions expand hybrid, competency-based, and lifelong learning models, their outdated digital foundations struggle with engagement, scalability, and data fragmentation. At Sombra, we believe technology must evolve as fast as your pedagogy. We help modernize platforms, personalize learning experiences, and deliver measurable outcomes at scale.

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Sombra knows your challenges

  • Fragmented systems, disconnected data LMS, SIS, and content platforms often operate in silos. Without real-time data sync and centralized identity, engagement tracking and learning interventions are delayed or missed.
  • Personalization at scale is still hard many platforms claim to be adaptive, but most lack the backend intelligence and content tagging required for true personalization, especially in large cohorts.
  • Assessment & accreditation workflows are manual from formative quizzes to credentialing, many EdTech systems still rely on non-automated pipelines that can't scale or meet diverse compliance needs.
  • User retention and engagement plateaus drop-off rates in online and hybrid learning remain high, often due to clunky UI, one-size-fits-all pacing, or lack of behavioral insights.
  • Security and privacy in a multi-user ecosystem with data flowing between students, educators, institutions, and third parties, securing PII, ensuring consent, and managing access control is critical and complex.
  • Legacy platforms can't support innovation monolithic LMS or custom-coded systems slow down feature releases and block integration of AI tutors, immersive content, or external APIs.

Software solutions from Sombra

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Build scalable, modular platforms that adapt to learner needs and institutional goals.

  • Modular course architecture and pathway design
  • Integration with LTI, SCORM/xAPI, and SIS platforms
  • Personalization engines with rule-based and ML-based logic
  • Unified dashboards for students, instructors, and admins

Deliver actionable insights on learner behavior, engagement, and outcomes.

  • Caliper-compliant event data pipelines
  • Predictive analytics for drop-out risk and intervention timing
  • Dashboarding for KPIs like engagement heatmaps, pace vs. outcomes
  • Integration with Power BI, Tableau, Looker

Streamline testing, grading, and recognition across educational levels.

  • Auto-graded exams, plagiarism detection, adaptive testing engines
  • Workflow automation for accreditation and compliance

Support massive concurrent users and high uptime requirements.

  • Cloud-native architecture on AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Kubernetes-based autoscaling and blue-green deployments
  • CI/CD pipelines tailored for EdTech compliance and QA

Embed AI across your product to elevate user experience.

  • Recommendation systems for content and peer matching
  • AI copilots for instructors (rubric generation, content suggestions)
  • Natural language understanding for student inquiries
  • RAG pipelines for knowledge-based learning assistants

Ensure your systems are secure, auditable, and compliant with education data laws.

  • Role-based access, consent management, and activity logging
  • WCAG 2.1 accessibility and multi-language support
  • GDPR and FERPA compliance baked into system design

Align software workflows with pedagogy, not the other way around.

  • Support for mastery-based learning, flipped classrooms, and gamification
  • CMS for structured learning object creation
  • Tools for instructional designers to iterate curriculum logic

What you get with Sombra

Why you’ll choose us

Customer-First Approach

  • 4 years average client engagement

  • Sombra’s Leadership works side by side with you

  • Net Promoter Score of 84

Laser-Focused Delivery

  • 98% of projects delivered on time and within scope

  • Industry-specialized solutions that drive real impact

  • Precision execution

Efficiency at its Best

  • 10–20 minute response time for urgent requests

    • Flexible scaling and descaling options
  • Money-back guarantee for risk-free engagement

Expert Problem Solvers

  • 78% of clients praise our proactive approach

  • Access to a global talent pool with rare technical expertise

  • Proven methodologies for breaking down complex challenges

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