Blogs & Updates

Windows 11 – The next generation OS from Microsoft
  July 07 2021

ICT

Microsoft have revealed their next generation operating system, Windows 11. Here's what to expect.
Key SBS contact for your ICT needs - Graham Gould
  July 05 2021

ICT

We are pleased to introduce Graham Gould who has worked in several expert roles for 8 years at SBS and is your key contact for your ICT support needs in education.
The latest on ransomware in schools - via teamSOS
  July 01 2021

ICT

4 things you can do now to prevent Ransomware disrupting learning.
SIMS Exams - results day guidance updated for 2021
  June 29 2021

MIS

As the academic year draws to a close and we look ahead to the summer holidays, Exams Officers in particular are turning their attention to preparations for the results days. Results Day Survival K...
Report the impact of COVID-19 on your budget in 7 easy steps
  June 25 2021
SBS Budgets enables you to create a bespoke analysis tag for COVID-19, in order to plan for COVID-related expenses.
MIS Phone Options
  June 25 2021

MIS

As we are now an accredited support unit for several different Management Information Systems software suppliers we have made a couple of changes to our IVR (Interactive Voice response) telephone system.
Remembering your licence renewal
  June 24 2021

ICT

It is important to actively renew or agree to cancel licences when they are coming towards expiring as it is difficult to get back your previous licence after it has expired.
Key SBS contact for your MIS needs - Mark Wilson
  June 23 2021

MIS

Our team is continually growing to deliver the leading service for school MIS.
Vital new service to protect your data - Enabling Encryption on Microsoft SQL Server
  June 22 2021

MIS

It has recently been reported in the news that two schools were forced to close after hackers accessed their servers, stole data and...
Now open for submissions! Budget Forecast Return Outturn (BFRO) and BFR3Year return
  June 22 2021
Academy trusts are required to submit their Budget Forecast Return Outturn (BFRO) to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).