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Cloud Storage in the Real World

The cloud, in theory, is supposed to help make the lives of IT professionals in schools a little bit easier. Assuming all of the privacy issues are addressed, does the practice support the theory? Larry Steinke, technology director Saint Francis High School, shared his experiences with THE Journal.

HP Launches New Servers for Virtualized Environments

HP has released two new four-socket servers designed for complex virtualized environments.

SkyDrive Adds Recycle Bin

Microsoft has added a new Recycle Bin feature to its cloud-based file hosting service, SkyDrive.

Aruba Launches Controllerless WiFi Solution

Aruba Networks has released a new controllerless WiFi solution, Aruba Instant Enterprise, a software solution for distributed enterprises that requires no physical or virtual controllers.

Public Cloud Services Expenditures To Reach Nearly $109 Billion This Year

Organizations will spend nearly $109 billion worldwide this year on public cloud services, an increase of 19.6 percent over last year, according to a report from information technology research and advisory company Gartner.

King of Wessex Academy Deploys Secure Wireless Network To Enable BYOD

Kings of Wessex Academy, of Cheddar, Somerset in the United Kingdom, will deploy a secure wireless network that enables Bring-Your-Own-Device access for both educators and students in order to increase e-learning options.

New Wi-Fi Sensor from Fluke Networks Eliminates Need for Ethernet

A company that specializes in network troubleshooting solutions has updated a sensor product line for Wi-Fi network monitoring to eliminate the need for Ethernet cabling.

IT Services Firm Atrion Promotes ForeScout in Security Work

An IT firm that caters to K-12 and institutions of higher education has adopted products from ForeScout Technologies in its security-oriented services.

Lenovo Acquires Classroom Management, Cloud Services Company Stoneware

Lenovo, one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world, today revealed that it's acquiring Stoneware, a developer of classroom management and cloud software tools.

Southern California School District Overhauls Wi-Fi Network

Ventura Unified School District has revamped its wireless network to better support mobile devices and interactive learning programs for its 28 schools and district office.

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