Adhering to DfE Technology Standards
Thu 12 October, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, staying ahead with technological advancements is crucial for empowering schools and colleges. The Department for Education (DfE) has released vital guidelines to help educational institutions embrace digital and technology standards effectively.
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Top 5 Reasons to Move Your School to the Cloud: A Transformative Journey
Fri 29 September, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, education is evolving, and schools are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their operations. One such solution that has gained immense popularity in recent years is moving schools to the cloud.
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A Warm Welcome to September: Embracing Schools' Return and IT Innovations
Fri 01 September, 2023
Embarking on a trailblazing journey, several educational institutions have enthusiastically embraced the notion of "serverless schools."
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5 Benefits of Two-Factor Authentication for Schools
Wed 31 May, 2023
Safeguarding Education: This blog explores the significance of adopting 2FA in schools and the 5 benefits it brings to the entire educational ecosystem.
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Understanding the Risk Protection Arrangement and Cybersecurity Coverage
Mon 24 April, 2023
Schools have a multitude of responsibilities when it comes to protecting their stakeholders and assets. In this article, we will delve into the details of the RPA and emphasise the importance of cybersecurity coverage.
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The Urgent Need to Upgrade from Server 2012: Ensuring School Networks Remain Secure and Efficient
Fri 31 March, 2023
With the end-of-support for Server 2012, Microsoft will no longer release security updates or patches. This lack of ongoing support leaves school networks exposed to potential vulnerabilities and increases the risk of cyberattacks, data breaches, and other malicious activities.
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End of Windows 10: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Schools
Tue 28 February, 2023
As schools prepare for the inevitable end of Windows 10, it is crucial to plan ahead and address the hardware limitations that may arise.
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Supply Chain Issues and ongoing Prices Increases
Tue 22 March, 2022
We appreciate summer may seem a long way off but, in order to fix pricing, secure equipment delivery times and guarantee install slots, we recommend planning your summer project work now.
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Find out why your school should have 2Factor authentication in place for your staff working from home.
Wed 19 January, 2022
Multi-factor Authentication (also referred to as Two Factor Authentication, MFA and 2FA) is a process where upon accessing accounts or apps online, users are prompted to provide additional identify verification; scanning a fingerprint or entering a code from their phone.
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SIMS Update: What Do You Need to Know About Your School IT Systems?
Tue 10 August, 2021
Soft Egg SIMS Support covers all your SIMS needs. In particular, we’ve found that schools need our help with update support, installation of new modules, and overloaded systems or errors during key events and times of the year.
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The Benefits of Microsoft Teams for Schools: Even Post-Covid.
Wed 04 August, 2021
Sometimes when a situation occurs where something must be used like Microsoft teams within COVID it gives a huge benefit post it as many sceptical schools would not have even tried it before. Here are some great benefits for schools
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The Importance of Using the Cloud in Education
Wed 28 July, 2021
43% of higher institutions have already adopted cloud computing and many more are following suit.
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