Be Careful Using Public WiFiWe’re all guilty of it: connecting to free public WiFi. Whether it’s at the coffee shop, hotel or airport, the temptation to check e-mail and surf the web is just too strong to resist. So BEFORE you connect to any free, public WiFi, make sure the connection is legitimate. It’s not uncommon for hackers to set …
What You Need To Do Before Committing To A New VoIP System
There comes a time when every school needs to invest in a phone system: they’re buying a new phone system for their new location or they’re upgrading from an older system. Regardless of the reason, they’re ready to make the commitment.
Keep Your School Compliant by Following These Technology Tips
A failure to remain compliant can spell doom. But what many Executive Directors and Operations Managers don’t realize is that compliance and security go hand in hand. Compliance is in place to prevent security breaches and give guidelines for what to do if a breach does occur. Your school won’t become compliant on its own. It takes plenty of time, …
FCC Announces 3rd Application Window in the Emergency Connectivity Fund for Eligible Schools & Libraries
Application Window Opens on April 28th and Closes on May 13th The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.17 billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period. For eligible schools and libraries, the ECF Program will cover reasonable costs of laptop and tablet …
IKON’s Onsite IT Support Services for K-12 Schools
One of the key differentiators of IKON Business Group compared to other MSPs (Managed Services Provider) is the fact that we provide onsite support services as a part of our standard offering for K-12 schools. In contrast to our corporate clients, we recognize that the K-12 schools we support often need additional handholding. It’s often difficult (if not impossible) for …
3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your K-12 School
If you’re an Operations Manager or Executive Director of a K-12 school, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your school. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your school’s needs.
How to Construct an E-Rate Bid Evaluation Matrix
If you’re an Operations Manager or Executive Director of a K-12 school, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your school. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your school’s needs.
5 Reasons Every School Needs Backup for Google Workspace & Microsoft 365
SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace offer flexibility, scalability, and collaboration. But while they themselves are very secure solutions, your data isn’t protected in the same way their infrastructure is. As both of them will tell you if asked, all of their customers should invest in third-party backup. Your critical data is more vulnerable to data loss than …
Don’t Let Your School Become a Cybercrime Statistic
There are some records that you don’t want to be a part of setting, like this year’s expected record number of new data breaches. Keep cybercriminals out of your school and your pockets when you make smart cybersecurity choices. Answering the following questions can help you determine just how vulnerable you are. Are you… Using multifactor authentication to keep hackers …
Best Practice Tips on Using Google Workspace for Education
Google Workspace for Education allows K-12 schools to transform how educators and students learn, work, and innovate. All editions of Google Workspace (Fundamentals (free), Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus) include the following applications: Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Classroom, Assignments, Sites, Groups, Drive, Tasks, and Jamboard. Most schools sign up for the free edition, …
