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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.

Celly Launches Group Texting Service, Android App

Celly has unveiled its free group texting service, which allows schools and universities to create "cells," or private virtual groups, for class discussions, polls, and more. Celly simultaneously launched an Android app, which will be available for free download on Google Play.

Central Dauphin SD Adds Network Access Control

A district in central Pennsylvania has chosen a network access control appliance from Impulse Point to enable it to manage devices on a new wireless network.

DataCore Revs Virtualized Storage Software, Adds Heatmaps, and More

DataCore Software has added heatmaps to show hot spots of disk activity in the newest version of its flagship storage virtualization product.

Free Apps To Make Up 89 Percent of Mobile Downloads This Year

Across all mobile platforms, nearly 90 percent of all downloads from app stores will be free apps in 2012. And, according to a new report from Gartner, 90 percent of the apps for which users are willing to pay will cost less than $3. Total downloads this year are projected to be nearly last year's figure.

The Winning 1-to-1 Strategy

Mooresville, NC's four-year path to a districtwide laptop program led to across-the-board academic achievement and this year's Sylvia Charp Award.

Georgia Launches Microsoft IT Academy Program

High school students in Georgia will now have access to technology training and certification through Microsoft IT Academy. The Georgia Department of Education has announced a partnership with Microsoft to make the program available to more than 460,000 students in 463 high schools across the state.

For Underserved Students, Districts Bring Broadband Home

Administrators in districts with large numbers of underserved students are finding ways to make sure they have the 24/7 internet access they need.

LiveTime Service Desk Software Now Out for Android

LiveTime, a company that specializes in applications for service management, has developed a version of its software as a native app for Google Android.

Northwest ISD Ramps Up Wireless for iPad, Laptop Programs

Northwest Independent School District in Fort Worth, TX, is overhauling its wireless LAN to accommodate an increase in mobile device use across its 25 campuses and district office.

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