Does My School Need an “Incident Response” Plan?
An incident response plan is an organized approach to addressing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber-attack. Certain industries, like educational, medical, and financial institutions absolutely should have one. But even if you don’t have a lot of sensitive information, it’s best to have SOME idea of what you would do if a cyber-attack […]
The Metaverse in Schools: How K-12 Schools are Using Virtual Reality for Education
The Metaverse may not be something you hear about every day, but virtual reality has already been quietly creeping into schools all over the world. The Metaverse, which was also referred to as the Holodeck in popular sci-fi series Star Trek, acts as a fully immersive environment where people can meet, share ideas, and even […]
The Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Every year, more and more schools are implementing technology into their classrooms to enhance learning opportunities. From interactive whiteboards to Google Classroom, there are many different tools available to help teachers engage students in the classroom and prepare them for the future. This blog will discuss some of the ways technology in the classroom benefits […]
Back To School! The 4 Cyber Security Trainings You Must Do With ALL Employees
It’s back-to-school season! Soon, our kids will return to the classroom, where they will relearn the information from the prior school year to ensure that they were able to retain that knowledge. There’s nothing wrong with needing a refresher, and this is true for both students and your employees. If your staff has not had […]
How K-12 Schools Can Quickly Eliminate Tech Problems
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our schools and our lives. When the “internet goes down,” most schools are at a standstill until they are back online, costing precious learning time. It’s not just the BIG problems but things like file access, password protection, being able to print and recovering files […]
9 Ways Schools Can Go Green
There’s been a renewed focus on how schools and other large organizations interact with the environment. There are many teachers, students and families who prefer to know that their school is making an effort to become more eco-friendly. While it’s great for attracting new students, putting your school on the path to a greener and […]
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 […]
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 […]