Education Articles | Device Management
From January 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7. That means no more security updates, hotfixes, or any support services - leaving your old devices vulnerable to data breaches. Upgrade to...
Students, faculty and administrators all require specialized devices; whether that's in a classroom, at home, on the road or in an office. As a result, device management forms a critical pillar in the...
Congratulations on establishing a choose-your-own-device (CYOD) program. As your educational institution evolves to further integrate computers into the learning experience, we believe CYOD will help...
Reactive or break/fix IT can easily end up costing more than a proactive support model. Formulating a transition plan that includes a cost/benefit analysis will get you started on the path to...
Your planned program, where users are offered a choice of IT-procured devices, can improve end user satisfaction and flexibility. It should also make it easier for IT admins to manage devices...
For education support staff and administrators, docking solutions can boost productivity by making it easy to switch between mobile and “full desk” computing experiences. With many docking solutions...
Supporting users across multiple locations can be complex, and in the education industry the type of facilities can encompass regular offices, classrooms, lecture halls, labs and even outdoor...
Power efficiency initiatives can help education institutions reduce energy costs and achieve sustainability goals. Computers tend to use the most energy of all classroom, lecture hall and office...
Bring your own device (BYOD), where teachers, staff and students use their own devices, has been happening for years. However, it has challenges including less control over data and security. When it...
While Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) may reduce upfront costs, it can also expose you to greater security risks and more complexity. For support staff and teachers, we recommend PCs should be owned and...
With the growing number of mobile devices utilized by employees, faculty and students, you need better control over security and manageability of these devices. The diversity of roles you support -...
Unlike software that is essential to learning, productivity or security, unnecessary preloaded apps can get in the way of a smooth user experience. This can cause issues on devices related to security...