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Office 365 advances the learning process

Cloud-based technologies are revolutionizing teaching and learning, and Microsoft’s Office 365 Education offers sophisticated tools to do just that. Office 365 comes with a lot of the usual Microsoft software offerings, now bundled together in a subscription-based model. However, more importantly for school CIOs and IT education decision-makers, Office 365 [...]

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How to make the most of cloud computing

You only need look at the explosive growth of services like Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce for evidence of the business trend towards cloud computing. This raises a fundamental question: how can a business maximize the cloud’s benefits while minimizing or eliminating its drawbacks? Perhaps the biggest advantage the cloud [...]

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HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Shred Paper PHI Shred copies of sensitive information when disposing – do not simply toss them in the trash. Cross-cut shredders are very useful in making printed sensitive information both unreadable and unusable. Or place in locked shredder bins which may be located throughout your facility. Remember to shred any [...]

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Which is best – textbook or e-reader?

Textbook vs e-readers — which is best? Whether it’s smartphones, tablets, wearable devices or even virtual reality (VR), there can be no doubt that connected technologies are infiltrating everyday life — and the education sector is no different. Schools are using technology to revolutionize the way children learn both inside [...]

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The smart office you want to live in

Google first showed us offices could be fun. But between the playground slides and the ping-pong tables, the tech giant’s interior can be a little daunting for those not accustomed to a fun-filled office space. Fortunately, office design has matured. Research and tech are now coming together to make intelligent, [...]

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Can virtual schools benefit K–12 students?

Virtual learning can provide access to schooling for those who are limited by time, location or other factors, particularly mature-age students who want to further their education while juggling other duties. But are virtual classrooms also beneficial for students in the K–12 education system? What are the drawbacks? And who [...]

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HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Use Email Encryption Encryption is a procedure that scrambles information in a way that is decipherable only to authorized individuals or computers. Encryption should be used whenever sensitive data is at rest or in transition – email, electronic file transfers, laptops, USB drives, CDs, etc. Encryption is used when visiting [...]

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Business collaboration software for SMBs

When ideas and knowledge can easily be shared both within and outside an organization, pooling skills can create much better outcomes. Given that contractors and teleworkers make up a big part of the SMB workforce, it’s easy to see why collaboration software has become so popular for connecting people and [...]

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