All posts by: SCT Editor

The Network in 2020: Faster, Closer, Smarter

It’s true. We expect a lot from our devices and the internet. Capabilities, connectivity—we know that practically anything we can think of is out there, cloud-based, ready for us to use and enjoy. This demand is why the network must continue to be quick to adapt. Steve Alexander sums up key requirements in his Forbes article, “The Network in 2020: Faster, Closer, Smarter” where he states that user experiences and interconnectedness will elevate to new levels. Users demand it. Connect with SCT iT Solutions for more thoughtful articles.

Customer story: City of Westminster College | What is voice?

At the City of Westminster College, Kabir is a student who is hard of hearing and communicates through an interpreter. The process is cumbersome. But when the school adopted Microsoft Teams, Kabir and his class started communicating effortlessly.

The modern workplace facilitates teamwork, and students like Kabir can now collaborate at levels not possible before. Your business can collaborate better by integrating similar tools. At SCT iT Solutions, we have the experience to help you streamline the adoption of a new collaborative solution. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help.

Early look at Microsoft Threat Protection

36% of universities are hit by a cyberattack every hour, and these attacks are constantly growing and shifting in complexity. It is very difficult for a university to always stay on top of the latest attack strategies.

With Microsoft Threat Protection, you can add over 3,500 security experts and AI resources to your IT team. These experts are constantly monitoring and responding to threats in real time, so your valuable intellectual and student data will never be left unprotected.

Interested in how these features can apply to your institution? Check out this video and contact us to learn more.

Improve Productivity with Windows and Office

Today, the average employee spends 50% more time collaborating. Yet many still don’t work to their full potential because of disorganized collaboration, file sharing and decision-making processes.

Collaborate in real time and leverage the intelligence of the #cloud with the latest from #Windows 10 and #Office365. @Windows 10 and @Office365 help teams work better together with better tools–from any location.

Contact our team at SCT iT Solutions to learn more about our Microsoft solutions.

Business Central TCO Overview

On the surface, cloud and on-premises ERP solutions might look identical, but there can be costs below the surface. Download this free TCO Infographic to learn more:

#Microsoft #Technology #BusinessAutomation #accounting #MSDyn365 #cloud

MS Azure IaaS TEI Infographic

Customer feedback and data aggregation are true reflections of product results. Forrester’s financial impact report on Microsoft Azure IaaS shows two major cost reductions: 73% in data center footprint and 83% in IT outsourcing. Look at this infographic that summarizes the report or read the full study. Connect with SCT iT Solutions. @Azure #Azure

Advancing achievement and equity: Growing evidence from the Fresno Unified School District Personalized Learning Initiative

Fresno Unified School District implemented the Personalized Learning Initiative in fall 2016, to help close the achievement gap for their students and produce well-rounded graduates who were proficient in both technology and a variety of interpersonal skills.

Is the initiative meeting these goals? A careful examination of year one standardized test results may help to shed light on this question.

Contact us to learn more about the Personalized Learning Initiative and what it’s encouraging results might mean for your district.

Microsoft Will Soon End Support for Windows 7. Now What?

Support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 is ending. Now what?

Is it worth the risk to stick with Windows 7? How do I move to Windows 10? How much will it cost? What does this mean for me? Contact us at SCT iT Solutions with any questions. #GetModern today!

The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

How can you achieve up to 212% ROI or more with Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance? Lower operational costs and redirect resources to more value-add projects. Costs associated with rearchitecting apps for the cloud as well as IT administrative costs will minimize.

Forrester Consulting conducted a study to examine potential cost savings from migrating on-premises workloads to Azure. Have a look.

Contact SCT iT Solutions now for migration support.

Emotion and cognition in the age of AI

80% of educators say emotional well-being is crucial for developing foundational literacies.

Over time, our understanding of the importance of emotional well-being has grown. Now it is time to put that knowledge into practice in the classroom, to benefit our students.

Technology can help teachers more seamlessly integrate social and emotional skill development into their curriculum, and provide the personalized tools to support emotional well-being as students tackle learning challenges. Contact us to learn more about how you can accomplish this in your own school.