Posted on 7th July 2016
Latest products & services from SBS ICT
At SBS we are continually researching new technologies and developing our expertise to provide solutions for our schools' challenges. Below are the new products and services we've launched for the su...
Posted on 8th June 2016
Changes to Windows Server licensing
Shortly, Windows Server 2016 will change the current Windows Server licensing model. Developed with Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2016 is an upcoming server operating system that has enhanced security...
Posted on 8th February 2016
Microsoft Internet Explorer updates affecting RM Integris
As of January 12 2016, Microsoft will only be updating and supporting Internet Explorer (IE) 11 - the latest version of IE What should RM Integris users do? We recommend that schools update Internet ...
Posted on 16th November 2015
Securus Anti-bullying Software
SBS has partnered with Securus Software to provide an online safety solution for your school. This software will alert staff to cyberbullying, explicit images, online grooming, radicalisation and muc...
Posted on 15th October 2015
Tablets for schools
Prowise Windows 2-in-1 Pro Tablet Powerful, versatile tablets for schools The new model Prowise 2-in 1 Tablet is now available with a 64GB drive. It comes with Windows 8.1 Pro installed and can joi...
Posted on 31st July 2015
Windows Server 2003 support ended on July 14, 2015! Act now!
What does this mean for you and your school? Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your school(s) ...
Posted on 19th June 2015
How to stay safe from ransomware
"Ransomware, it’s everywhere. We had hoped that the notorious file-encrypting ransomware called CryptoLocker was defeated after law enforcement knocked out its infrastructure last year, but Cry...
Posted on 14th May 2015
Skype for Business for schools communications!
Skype for Business for schools and organisations alike Microsoft announced towards the back end of 2014 that in the first half of 2015, the next version of Lync will become Skype for Business with...
Posted on 15th April 2015
Clock ticking for any Server 2003 still out there...
MICROSOFT HAS WARNED that another of its products is reaching the end of the trail after the countdown to end of life for Windows Server 2003 hit the three-month mark but hopefully most IT administrat...
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Posted on 14th April 2015
Interactive touch screens vs Interactive white boards
Here at SBS we want to ensure our customers get the best quality devices at best value but also what fits the need of the school. One area I like to discuss with SLT, ICT Coordinators and Governing...
Posted on 26th March 2015
OneNote Class Notebook creator
Teachers work really hard to keep up with all of the demands of their classroom and the school. Some are using OneNote notebooks on your Office 365 sites to stay more organised, to collaborate with ...
Posted on 25th March 2015
Technology Access Programme (TAP)
With immediate affect Microsoft have withdrawn the Technology Access Programme (TAP) for Education Pricing As a result the cost on all applicable Desktop and Notebook products will rise from 20 to 30...