Do I really need a Chromebook Trolley?
ICT

Posted on 1st April 2021

Do I really need a Chromebook Trolley?

A technological shift is underway across classrooms throughout the United Kingdom. With the many Chromebooks that have been provided by the DfE the question now is how do I secure these devices for the general use when schools return to normal?

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What is MDM and how can it benefit your school?
ICT

Posted on 25th March 2021

What is MDM and how can it benefit your school?

Given the current climate with more and more people working from home and using their own devices, security vulnerabilities have never been more exposed.

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A Day in the life of an (SBS) ICT Engineer
ICT

Posted on 19th March 2021

A Day in the life of an (SBS) ICT Engineer

I would like to start by saying I do not think there is a ‘typical day’ working in education, especially ICT. So, after putting myself forward to write this piece it dawned on me...

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Outsourcing ICT Support
ICT

Posted on 4th March 2021

Outsourcing ICT Support

With new technologies constantly being introduced and cyber threats evolving, IT support is essential for any school.

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A Recipe for Disaster (avoidance)
ICT

Posted on 18th February 2021

A Recipe for Disaster (avoidance)

Keeping your laptop computer free from food particles and jammy finger marks will not only prevent a build-up of harmful bacteria, it will stop the intrusion of particles that may well affect the operation of in particular, the keyboard.

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Free server audits for MATs
ICT

Posted on 18th February 2021

Free server audits for MATs

Free server audits for MATs - Designed to assess both performance and security

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The latest on our ICT Service Desk for schools - Spring 2021
ICT

Posted on 15th February 2021

The latest on our ICT Service Desk for schools - Spring 2021

With unlimited support from just £89/month, our ICT Service Desk is a reliable lifeline for schools, academies and trusts

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The importance of school server room maintenance
ICT

Posted on 13th February 2017

The importance of school server room maintenance

Server rooms are important areas of schools that require regular maintenance. School server room maintenance helps to retain ICT performance, conserve the condition of your equipment and minimise th...

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Stay alert for phishing email scams
ICT

Posted on 21st October 2016

Stay alert for phishing email scams

At SBS we monitor cyber threats that could affect schools and provide information about how you can protect your ICT systems and data It has come to light that schools are being targeted with sophis...

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Windows Server 2003 support ended on July 14, 2015! Act now!
ICT

Posted on 31st July 2015

Windows Server 2003 support ended on July 14, 2015! Act now!

What does this mean for you and your school? Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your school(s) ...

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