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Enable students to study anywhere! DfE funded connectivity for schools
ICT

Posted on 25th October 2021

Enable students to study anywhere! DfE funded connectivity for schools

To level the playing field within education SBS are providing schools with SmartSpot® devices to ensure unconnected students can complete homework, research and submit assignments online, wherever they choose to study.

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My journey in school ICT so far
ICT

Posted on 5th August 2021

My journey in school ICT so far

Rhys Wood, our ICT Engineer tells of his time so far working with schools at SBS

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Making the most of your Chromebook warranty
ICT

Posted on 19th July 2021

Making the most of your Chromebook warranty

Schools are recommended to review their devices before the summer break

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Windows 365 – Microsoft’s Cloud PC
ICT

Posted on 16th July 2021

Windows 365 – Microsoft’s Cloud PC

Not long after the surprise announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft have announced another service: Windows 365 - a new cloud PC platform.

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Why Chromebooks?
ICT

Posted on 15th July 2021

Why Chromebooks?

Is your school considering investing in Chromebooks for staff and students?

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Windows 11 – The next generation OS from Microsoft
ICT

Posted on 7th July 2021

Windows 11 – The next generation OS from Microsoft

Microsoft have revealed their next generation operating system, Windows 11. Here's what to expect.

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What I enjoy most about my job in school ICT
ICT

Posted on 22nd April 2021

What I enjoy most about my job in school ICT

I am lucky in many ways that workwise my job in the SBS school ICT team is varied in its nature, so I have a wide range to choose from when considering what I enjoy most.

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Protecting your School network
ICT

Posted on 15th April 2021

Protecting your School network

Isn’t it sad that we are living in an age where cyber criminals have become part of our everyday life. We receive spoofed emails and text messages, we get ”Potential Fraud” alerts on our phone. It is evident that one of our most valuable assets is our data.

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What to avoid when deploying Windows 10
ICT

Posted on 8th April 2021

What to avoid when deploying Windows 10

How to avoid missing system drivers during Windows 10 deployments into a WSUS environment.

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Do I really need a Chromebook Trolley?
ICT

Posted on 1st April 2021

Do I really need a Chromebook Trolley?

A technological shift is underway across classrooms throughout the United Kingdom. With the many Chromebooks that have been provided by the DfE the question now is how do I secure these devices for the general use when schools return to normal?

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What is MDM and how can it benefit your school?
ICT

Posted on 25th March 2021

What is MDM and how can it benefit your school?

Given the current climate with more and more people working from home and using their own devices, security vulnerabilities have never been more exposed.

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A Day in the life of an (SBS) ICT Engineer
ICT

Posted on 19th March 2021

A Day in the life of an (SBS) ICT Engineer

I would like to start by saying I do not think there is a ‘typical day’ working in education, especially ICT. So, after putting myself forward to write this piece it dawned on me...

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