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10 Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
"These 10 tips will help you monitor and protect your personal information and prevent you from becoming a victim of identity theft."
8e6 Technologies
"8e6 Technologies is the pioneer and leading provider of appliance-based Internet filtering and reporting solutions for business, education, government and ISPs worldwide."
Bahamas Communications Resource Group
BCRG Consulting offers private schools superior Web design services as well as systems consulting. Owned and operated by Angelo Cartwright, CCNA, who attended St. Anne's School, Nassau, Bahamas. "We understand private schools - their specialized needs and viewpoint."
Blackboard.com
"Blackboard 5TM is the definitive e-Learning software platform encompassing a course management system, customizable institution-wide portals, online campus communities, and an advanced architecture allowing easy integration of multiple administrative systems."
ClearCube
"PC Blades are very compact, yet still house all the standard PC components including the latest Intel® Pentium 4™ processors, memory, hard drives and video cards. When combined with the ClearCube Multi-Video eXpander, PC Blades can provide workstation capabilities by driving up to four separate video displays."
The Consortium for School Networking
"The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning. Members represent state and local education agencies, nonprofits, companies and individuals who share our vision."
Cyber Security Slide Show
Produced with administrators in mind. You must show this to your head and board.
DeepFreeze
"Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves baseline computer configurations. No matter what changes a user makes to a workstation, simply restart to eradicate all changes and reset the computer to its original state - right down to the last byte."
A Guide to Networking for K-12 Schools
"This document assists you with designing a school network that meets teaching, learning, and administrative needs. The information focuses on the first few steps in the networking process. It reviews planning considerations and network design issues facing educators who need to make intelligent decisions about constantly evolving technologies."
How Wireless Networking Works
"In this article, we'll talk about wireless networking and the technology used to make it happen. We'll also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a wireless network." From How Stuff Works.
Internet2
A high speed Internet developed by 200 universities for research and academic use. K-20 schools can gain access through a sponsoring member of the consortium.
National Semiconductor'sThin Client @ School Initiative
"As learning spreads from classrooms and lecture halls to the daily activities of everyone involved with education, institutions based on bricks and mortar need seamless technology solutions to foster collaboration, exploration, and discovery. Server-based, thin-client computing offers unparalleled flexibility for learning."
PC MACLAN
"Available for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT & 2000, PC MACLAN is the most complete solution for all of your cross-platform networking needs."
SafeDesk Solutions
"Thin client computing solutions with serious cost advantages."
SANS for Less
Great introduction to SAN's and NAS from TechWeb.
techLEARNING
"techLEARNING.com is produced by Technology & Learning Magazine, with contributions from hundreds of K-12 teachers, administrators & other experts in the field."
Thin Is In!
"Server-centric, thin-client computing cuts costs, boosts security" CDW's excellent explanation of the thin-client technology and how it can work for your school. It's a terrific solution for all those gifts of 'legacy' computers too. Now you don't have to refuse old systems. Thin-client technology lets them run Office XP!
WhippleHill
"WhippleHill Communications is a web development company that combines powerful software and customized design to meet the marketing and informational needs of independent schools. We understand that your school website is your most effective communication tool - reaching prospective students, parents, and alumni."

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