News

Lumens Appoints New Sales Manager

7/29/2008

Lumens Integration has appointed Jennifer Donegan as sales manager. Donegan will be based in Central California and will work with education pros responsible for classroom-level technology integration. Read More

Pearson VUE Adds Palm Vein Technology, Forensic Analysis to Testing Framework

7/29/2008

Global testing provider Pearson VUE has unveiled enhancements to its secure testing framework, including the use of palm vein technology, forensic analysis, and photo identification, among others. The new enhancements are intended to reduce proxy testing and other forms of cheating among test-takers. Read More

Santa Monica-Malibu USD Extends Outsourced IT Contract

7/29/2008

IT consulting firm Networld Solutions has announced a contract extension with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). Under the new one-year agreement, Networld will provide the district continued IT planning and project management services that align with SMMUSD's Education Technology Plan. Read More

Sophos Upgrades Web Security Appliance

7/28/2008

Security solutions provider Sophos has released a free upgrade to its WS1000 Web security appliance. It includes expanded protection against a variety of data security threats and new enforcement and reporting improvements. Read More

Skyward Debuts K-12 Mass Notification System

7/25/2008

Software developer Skyward has launched a new mass notification system designed specifically for K-12 schools. Dubbed Skylert, the system is also designed to integrate with Skyward's Family Access system. Read More

EMS And Kb Port Team Up To Provide Skill Training, Assessment Solutions

7/24/2008

Education Management Solutions (EMS) has announced a strategic partnership with Kb Port to collaborate to build technologies that capitalize on EMS' skills training and assessment software and Kb Port's digital recording and multimedia expertise. Read More

Palo Alto Networks Deploys Firewall Solutions in Virginia and Texas

7/24/2008

Palo Alto Networks announced two large-scale deployments of its PA-4000 series firewall. The city of Staunton, VA, and Garland Independent School District (ISD) in Texas have implemented the company's firewall solution to protect their network infrastructure from a variety of security issues, including inappropriate content, malware, viruses, and unwanted applications, to name a few. Read More

Studywiz Spark Partners with ePals, Takes Web 2.0 Around the World

7/24/2008

"Dynamic LearnSpace" provider Studywiz Spark and social network provider ePals announced a partnership that will integrate the two companies' offerings to provide rich, dynamic learning experiences for K-12 students, teachers, and parents. Read More

Aruba Upgrades Drexel to 802.11n

7/23/2008

Drexel University has begun deploying an Aruba Networks 802.11n wireless network at its Philadelphia campus. Drexel is replacing its second-generation wireless LAN to gain the improvements in speed and range brought by 802.11n. Read More

AVST, Mirapoint Team Up To Provide Unified Messaging

7/23/2008

Applied Voice & Speech Technologies (AVST) and Mirapoint announced they've formed a strategic partnership to deliver a unified messaging solution that addresses the needs of both the enterprise and education sectors. Read More