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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Prepare Your Technology During Winter Break
With the Winter Recess upon us, now is a great time to get your school’s network ready for the second half of the school year. Below is a checklist recommended by IKON which will make sure your network is running at full efficiency when everyone returns after the New Year. Re-Image Computers – Imaging is a […]
Why Your School Needs an ADA Compliant Website
This is a guest blog post provided by our trusted partner Niki Jones Agency, Inc. In this modern era where the majority of the population, including students, frequently use the online web, it’s crucial for all users to have fair access to educational websites – ones that are fully accessible to them, whether they are able-bodied […]
10 Steps to Creating a Technology Roadmap for Your School or District
Schools and districts are usually under budget for their IT needs. The best way to minimize IT expenditures and invest in technology wisely is to develop a technology roadmap. A technology roadmap is a technology plan which takes into account the school’s or district’s needs for each year. This allows the organization to plan out […]
Ransomware by the Numbers
Ransomware continues to be Public Enemy Number One in terms of IT security concerns, representing more than 60% of all malware attacks. As the threat of Ransomware grows, organizations are under increased pressure to protect themselves and their critical data. At IKON, we take data protection seriously and want to ensure organizations like yours are armed with […]
FatPipe Unleashes New Integrated VNF/SD-WAN Offering for Enterprises
*This article originally appeared on ChannelPartnersOnline.com. FatPipe Networks has unveiled an enterprise product for SD-WAN that allows for what the company says is easy deployment of network functions virtualization (NFV). FatPipe Virtualized Network Function (VNF) integrates SD-WAN functionality with routing, firewall, security, DPI (deep packet onspection), QoS, WAN optimization and domain name system (DNS) management to allow the digital transformation […]
INFOGRAPHIC: The Growth of Technology Expenses in Education
It’s no secret that technology use is increasing at a rapid place, and schools are under increased pressure to keep up. In turn, technology expenses in the education arena are growing at a faster clip each year, and it’s more important than ever for school’s to reign in their spending and keep a close eye […]