Saving Money, Improving Efficiency with a Service-Based IT Approach
Technology changes at such a rapid pace that schools often struggle to keep up with the needs of their students and faculty. But a complete solution in the form of Platform-as-a-Service, which frees campus IT departments from the burden of hosting, updating, and supporting systems themselves, can help.
With the generous support of Red Hat, we’ve assembled this collection of resources to help you determine whether, and how, such a service-based approach to IT might fit your needs.
—The Editors
Taking the next step with open source
By now everyone knows that open-source software can be a cheaper alternative to proprietary software, though there are costs associated with hosting and support. So, how can you…
More educators view cloud computing as energy-saving option
An annual survey of different industries, including K-12 and higher education, reveals that attention to energy efficiency and "green" computing is increasing—although barriers such as cost still prevent…
Illinois district helps others save money through the cloud
A growing "cloud" means a brighter future for many Illinois school districts, and Bloomington District 87 is leading the way.…
IT outsourcing: Does it make sense for your schools?
Cloud computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), and “managed” or “hosted” services: These are terms that today’s ed-tech directors surely are familiar with. But do these models always…
School IT staff must do more with less
Mobile devices, automated help desks, personalized learning resources, software virtualization, and cloud-based services are becoming the norm for K-12 schools around the country. But with shrinking budgets and…
Amid economic uncertainty, ed-tech leaders do more with less
Though education budgets might be frozen or face further reductions in school districts from coast to coast, some educational technology leaders have found innovative ways to update their…
Virtual desktops: Imagine the possibilities for teaching and learning
Moving from the current use of desktop and laptop computers to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) creates many possibilities for teaching and learning. Imagine the possibilities if teachers…