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Think IT Compliance Doesn’t Apply to Your Business or School? Think Again.

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Many businesses and schools don’t realize they’re required to meet IT compliance standards—or they underestimate just how critical compliance is to their success and security. If you’re in the finance, education, or energy industries, or any organization handling sensitive personal data, IT compliance isn’t optional – it’s essential to adhering to industry regulations and avoiding […]

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Back-to-School Cybersecurity Audit

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With the new school year underway, now is the time for administrators and IT directors to take a close look at their cybersecurity posture. Are you off to a smooth start, feeling confident in the security of your systems and infrastructure…or discovering any gaps? Ensuring the security of your school is paramount for safeguarding sensitive

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Enhancing Communication in Schools & Businesses with Paging

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Imagine a typical morning at the local high school. The halls are buzzing with students, teachers preparing for the next lesson, and staff managing the day’s agenda. Suddenly, an unexpected water leak occurs in the science wing and chaos ensues: word spreads from room to room, classes are disrupted, and precious time is wasted. With

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How to Streamline Back-to-School IT Operations

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Introduction As the back-to-school season approaches, educational institutions face a surge in IT demands that can strain their internal resources. From setting up student and staff devices to handling network and server upgrades on top of providing the regular ongoing technical support, schools require a robust IT infrastructure to facilitate seamless learning experiences. However, limited

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SUCCESS STORY: St. Bede School

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In my role at Spera Partners, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with our school clients and seeing them progress in all things technology. As a result of our partnership, clients have had more time available to focus on student learning while experiencing a greater alignment between technology and curriculum development. Lean in as

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How to Preserve Educational Google Drive Files Upon Departure

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Another school year has ended. Exiting staff and graduating students turn in their devices, settle in at home, and look forward to all things summer. But what happens when they need to access that lesson plan or research paper that they created for future reference? What about if they need to reference an old contact

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