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Districts Large and Small Embrace BYOD

Schools focus on technology and policy measures to address security risks. ...more

One-to-One or BYOD? Districts Explain Thinking Behind Student Computing Initiatives

“Bring your own device” programs have transformed the way schools are delivering technology services to students. Adopters share what they’ve learned and predict what’s coming next. ...more

5 Signs Your Network Needs an Overhaul

Cash-strapped districts tend to make the best of the networks they have for as long as they can, but eventually, a patchwork approach to repairs and upgrades just isn’t enough. A few of them reveal the red flags that made a major overhaul imperative. ...more

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Network access control and other security technologies help IT managers deliver the stable network environment that teachers and students expect. ...more
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How Active and Passive Scanning Reduce Risk

Here are five tips for determining when and how to use these vulnerability analysis techniques. ...more

Four Tips for Securing a Network DMZ

Follow this advice to lock down high-risk servers. ...more

12 Ways the Web Might Change Education This Year

What to consider when planning lessons around the latest online trends. ...more

How Would You Rate Your IT Security Awareness?

These tips can start your school down the path to developing an effective program. ...more
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To extend tech services across 100 schools, Oakland USD optimizes its backbone network and data center environment.

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No More Walls: Why Virtual Learning Is So Appealing

Scheduling flexibility, control and self-pacing make it an ideal alternative for today’s students. ...more

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How to Start a BYOD Program

Building a “bring your own device” program isn’t as daunting as it may seem. ...more

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4 Virtualization Best Practices

Get the most out of your deployment by following these tips. ...more

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A Server Virtualization Roadmap

The path to data center efficiency and cost savings often begins here. ...more

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Virtualization: The Heart of Efficiency

Schools can leverage virtualization technology to optimize infrastructures and improve performance. ...more

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Getting Ready for the BYOD Revolution

School IT leaders reveal how they’re readying their networks to support the additional workload that comes with a “bring your own device” program. ...more

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Inside the IlliniCloud

Go behind the scenes with the district IT and industry innovators who built the IlliniCloud infrastructure from the ground up to discover how you can establish a similar shared-computing model in your community. ...more

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Peeling Back the Layers of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps

Here’s what to look for when evaluating these cloud-based communication and collaboration platforms. ...more

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Prep Your IT Network for the App Onslaught

Google Apps facilitate communication and collaboration in classrooms, but the right policies and infrastructure must be in place to support them. ...more