Cost savings

• Automated provisioning

  Instructure will automatically bring new servers to bear when your server loads are high - without charging any extra.

• IT-free maintenance

  Because Canvas is run in the cloud, you don’t have to dedicate any IT resources to maintaining the software.

• Easy implementation

  Canvas Cloud eliminates the expense of setting up and configuring your own servers.

Security

• Instant security patches

  Security patches are instantly installed as soon as they are available, ensuring that your Canvas software is as secure and up-to-date as possible.

• Managed SSL

  All connections to Canvas Cloud are encrypted with SSL to make sure that all user information is kept secure and private.

• Secure datacenters

  All user data is stored in secure, state-of-the-art datacenters.

Peace of mind

• Hands-free updates

  Canvas Cloud is always running the latest version, and we’ll also ensure compatibility with supported 3rd party applications.

• 99.9% uptime SLA

  Canvas Cloud comes with a 99.9% guaranteed uptime Service Level Agreement.

• Automated backup

  Your data is automatically backed up daily on secure, geographically diverse servers.

Why Choose Canvas Cloud?

Web 2.0 Services Integration Ensured connectivity with Web 2.0 services so students and teachers can use tools they already know and love.

Publisher Content Tools Import, edit, and remix high-quality publisher-provided content (including question banks) for your courses.

Canvas Mobile Apps Stay relevant and productive with Instructure Canvas native mobile apps, including SpeedGrader™ for iPad.

Integrated Multimedia Instructure makes sure that your file repository is properly set up so you can use multimedia without a hitch.

Lockdown Browser Integration Our Instructure-only Respondus integration makes it easy to enforce academic responsibility.

Automated Provisioning Automatically get extra server power when traffic loads jump - without extra costs to bring more servers online.

Hands-free Updates Get the latest security patches, fixes, and 3rd party compatibility updates in real time, with no effort.

Configuration Services Get Instructure Canvas up and running in no time with the help of our experienced configuration engineers.

LMS Migration Tools Easily migrate content you've already created in Blackboard 6 through 9, WebCT 6 through Vista, Angel, etc.

SIS Integration Instructure can integrate Canvas with your SIS with either batch or real-time updates.

Customized Branding Instructure will help you modify the look of Canvas to fulfill your institution’s branding requirements.

Multiple Support Options Multiple support packages to help you tailor your support costs to your institutional needs.