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Post-Pandemic Learning Frameworks Require Better, More Agile Networks

Schools need smarter and more agile networks to respond to the demands of a digital learning environment that is still in the throes of major changes. For many schools, this means the displacement of legacy WAN (wide area network) architectures with SD-WAN (software-defined wide area networks). Read Full Article

Implementing a Unified Communication Platform to Build Community Trust
New York district overhauls school-to-home communications efforts with a unified, data-rich communication platform to improve disconnected communications with families. Read Full Article
Flexible IT Infrastructure for an Evolving Education Environment
As education institutions aim to become more flexible to meet modern demands, teachers will continue operating under hybrid learning models — making the need for disruption-free virtual lessons and network access all the more critical. To best accommodate these needs, investing in a flexible IT infrastructure that can support remote-learning, especially as our country undergoes one of the most pivotal time periods in history, will be an important factor. Read Full Article

Traditional PCs Seeing Double-Digit Growth Despite Component Shortages
Despite electronic component shortages caused by the public policy response to the pandemic, traditional PCs (notebooks, desktops and workstations) saw 13.2% year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2021. However, largely owing to shortages, desktops grew at a higher rate than notebooks.
Wireless Roaming Network Expands with Support for K–12 Schools at State and Regional Levels
Nonprofit Internet2 has been working with state and regional agencies to help accelerate the spread of eduroam into K–12 schools, libraries and museums, resulting in the launch of eduroam Support Organizations.
Education Targeted by 'ChaChi' Remote Access Trojan
A previously unnamed remote access Trojan, or RAT, that had until recently been targeting local governments in France, has set its sights on the education sector in the United States. It’s being deployed by PYSA/Mespinoza ransomware operators, according to new research.