When and why to use multi-factor authentication
7 February 2023
MFA only allows access to a service when you present two or more forms of authentication, reducing the possibility of an attacker compromising an account. read more
News and insights
Browse the latest Primary Technology news and industry insights to discover how to use technology to benefit your organisation.
Is your school cyber secure for the DfE’s Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)?
30 January 2023
An alternative to commercial insurance with tailored cover for schools and academy trusts that includes employers’ liability, professional indemnity, business interruption and cyber cover. read more
Our previous blog post was written by artificial intelligence
27 January 2023
We asked the AI a question, specifically “What are the benefits of using outsourced IT services?” and the response, generated by the AI system was used as the content of our blog post. read more
Benefits of using outsourced IT services
23 January 2023
Outsourcing IT services provides a number of key benefits including cost savings, access to expertise, flexibility, improved security, increased efficiency and scalability. read more
Microsoft Cloud local currency price changes due in April 2023
12 January 2023
Microsoft have released further details of planned pricing changes that will be rolled out globally on 1st April 2023. read more
Microsoft rebrands Office
12 December 2022
It’s been a good run - over 30 years! That’s how long the Microsoft Office brand has been used, but this is (mostly) due to come to an end as Microsoft announces its intentions to rebrand Office products under the Microsoft 365 brand name. read more
5 ways your organisation could get hacked
23 November 2022
Hackers are constantly evolving their methods to gain access to systems and finding new bugs in software and cloud services that can be exploited. This post will look at five common areas that can cause data breaches and cyber security incidents. read more
Cyber security standards for schools and colleges
21 October 2022
Cyber security is related to protecting against theft, damage, unauthorised access and data loss. Implementing the DfE’s standards helps to protect against threats and allows schools to be prepared should a cyber security incident occur. read more
Wireless network standards for schools and colleges
20 October 2022
Wireless networks allow all wireless devices to access the network resources and the internet. It is recommended that any external devices are connected to a guest wireless and given restricted network access for increased security. read more
Network cabling standards for schools and colleges
19 October 2022
Network cabling is the backbone of your network, connecting the infrastructure and devices together. This includes connections from the internet, between data cabinets, switches and hard-wired devices. read more
Network switch standards for schools and colleges
18 October 2022
The DfE make a number of recommendations relating to the technical capabilities of your network infrastructure, covering performance, management, security and resilience. read more
Broadband internet standards for schools and colleges
17 October 2022
The internet connection in schools and colleges is vital to enable all departments to function. The DfE make a number of recommendations relating to the capacity and speed of your internet connection. read more
Are you meeting the DfE’s technology standards?
14 October 2022
The documents provide guidance that will move schools and colleges towards enterprise-level IT systems, recommending investment in technology that provide long-term improvements and new learning opportunities for students. read more
Connect the Classroom in Bradford
7 October 2022
All schools in Bradford should be in the next wave of the Connect the Classroom programme and we expect each school to be contacted by the DfE before March 2023. read more
Connect the Classroom programme – wave 5 and wave 6
4 October 2022
Schools in the next waves of the connect the classroom programme are expected to be contacted by the DfE in the coming months. read moreWork with us
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