An educational environment comes with unique IT challenges – from Chromebook deployments and smart boards to SIS and Google. Learn more in our blogs, including how to streamline your IT operations.
When your organization relies on a small internal IT team, “support” and “strategy” often compete for the same limited hours. One week it’s password resets and printer issues; the next it’s a critical server patch, a security alert, or a new initiative that leadership wants yesterday. For businesses and schools alike, the result is familiar: […]
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If you’re looking for a smart way to reduce your taxable income before the end of the year, here’s some good news: you can upgrade your IT infrastructure and lower your tax bill at the same time. Through the Section 179 tax deduction, your school or business can deduct the full purchase price of qualifying
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As an IT Director with a background in education and 10+ years of classroom experience, I’ve seen firsthand how various tools can enhance the educational experience for teachers and students alike. From Microsoft office to Clever, Schoology, and Google Workspace, each has its benefits. One recent standout for me is Google Workspace for Education Plus.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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