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 difficult (if not impossible) for …
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 vulnerable to data loss than …
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 multifactor authentication to keep hackers …
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 up for the free edition, …
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 great way to keep computers …
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 or not. This is not …
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 their E-rate and other funding …
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 on how their budgets are …
