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Predicts 2011: Technology and the Transformation of the Education Ecosystem

Technology is transforming the education ecosystem, challenging long-held organizational structures, as well as the very concept of formal education....read more

IT Leaders in K-12: Don't Hire a Goldfish!

The IT department of an educational system is primarily characterized by how the IT support staff is perceived. How much should soft or "people" skills be considered when hiring technology professionals? ... read more

Modernize IT or Suffer the Consequences – Application Strategy

What consequences can you expect if you ignore changes in your system's IT application landscape?.... read more

E-mail Upgrade Recommendations

Are you getting ready to upgrade your district's e-mail system? This checklist will provide you with some key points to consider in preparation.... read more

Key Issues for K-12 Education, 2011

The K-12 educational ecosystem has been expanded largely due to technological innovation. How do traditional approaches to these innovations clash with the modern demands for 24/7 anytime-anywhere computing? .... read more

Use of Disk for Backup Accelerates at the Expense of Tape

For the first time, the backup disk directly to tape methodology has been bested by the disk-to-disk-to tape methodology according to a survey conducted by Gartner.... read more

Outsourcing E-mail Archiving

Why do some organizations choose to outsource their e-mail archiving systems? What should educational agencies look for when reviewing companies for a hosted solution? How can organizations determine their e-mail archiving needs?.... read more

Cool Vendors in Education

Interested in capabilities that make it easier to use social media for educational purposes? Concerned about the privacy and political regulations involved with Web 2.0 tools in schools? How can vendors help?.... read more

Cloud E-Mail Decision-Making

If you are looking at Google or Microsoft for your email and collaboration services, the six evaluation criteria in this article will guide you in reviewing vendors and making the right choice for your organization... read more

5 Things About iPads That Might Surprise IT Leaders

Purchasing, deploying, and managing iPads in organizations is quite different when compared to purchasing, deploying and managing notebooks and desktop computers Find out how... read more

Hype Cycle in Education, 2011

What emerging technologies should IT managers and education technologists be examining to take advantage of the current trends seen in technology sectors? read more

Google Gmail Emerges as a Significant Threat to Microsoft in the Enterprise

How does Google Gmail stack up against Microsoft Exchange Online? What are the pros and cons of Gmail?... read more

Will E-Textbooks be Amazon's Tablet Tipping Point?

How does the Amazon Fire tablet change the e-textbook publishing field? With its vast popularity and recognition, will Amazon be the leading education e-textbook publisher in the next few years?... read more

Mobile Device Management Software

If you have deployed or are planning on deploying mobile devices in your school system (e.g. iPads, Android-based tablets, etc...), this report on Mobile Device Management (MDM) software suites is a must-read... read more

Is Your WLAN Ready for One-to-One Student Computing?

What metrics do you use to determine if your schools' wireless Internet networks are ready or optimized for one-to-one computing programs? What is the difference between a coverage survey and a capability survey?...read more

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