A Manitoba Government Agency delivering trusted IT services and solutions to schools, educators, and institutions across the province

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MERLIN By The Numbers

Powering Education Through Technology – One Connection at a Time

50%

Annual Bandwidth Growth

200K+

Users

1,000+

Sites

30+

YEARS OF SERVICE


Comprehensive Technology Solutions for Education

MERLIN provides a variety of IT services that support educational institutions in the application of technology tools to enhance and expand program delivery.

Provincial Licensing & Purchasing

Helping Manitoba’s education sector save time and money through centralized software licensing and procurement.

Access to High-Speed Internet Services

Delivering fast, secure, and scalable internet connectivity to Manitoba’s schools and institutions.

Consulting

Expert technology guidance tailored to the unique needs of K–12, post-secondary, and government institutions.

Security

Comprehensive cybersecurity services that protect networks, data, and users across the province.

Hosting

Reliable, cost-effective infrastructure and application hosting services designed for educational and public sector clients.

Partner Programs

Bundled IT services and software solutions that streamline operations and enhance learning environments.

What Our Clients Are Saying…

“Over the past 20 years, MERLIN has played a key role in shaping our school’s technology landscape. Through numerous projects and annual site visits, MERLIN has consistently and reliably supported our evolving needs.

MERLIN is a unique and highly valued organization; without its services, Manitoba schools and school divisions would be significantly disadvantaged. I have deep appreciation for the exceptional value MERLIN provides to our school and to education across the province.”

Rob Merello

Director of Technology, St. Paul’s High School


  • “MERLIN has consistently provided outstanding support, ranging from Enterprise License Management to hosting events.”
    Bradley Hampson
    Assistant Superintendent Technology & Library Services
    – Frontier School Division
  • “From joint purchasing to connecting us securely and reliably with the world, MERLIN lets us do things better than any one of us could do on our own.”
    Adam Gerhard
    Chief Information Officer
    – Red River College Polytechnic