Case Study: Northumbria University achieves secure student development environments with We Are Arch

Northumbria University powers student development for 13+ years with We Are Arch

We Are Arch partnered with Northumbria University to address its challenge of providing a secure and structured development environment for its students. The university lacked a reliable platform integrated with its student database for students to safely test and develop their coding skills in languages like PHP, HTML, and JavaScript, while also requiring administrative control and enhanced security.

The solution implemented by We Are Arch was a custom, Linux-based server platform called NU MySpace. It provided unlimited secure, isolated containers for students, automated account provisioning, and full administrative control. This scalable system has been a vital part of the university's digital infrastructure for over 13 years, supporting thousands of students with a secure, hands-on learning environment that mirrors professional development.

Northumbria University