Conduct PLC meetings in Teams

COVID-19 has necessitated many schools and universities making remote learning available. While it’s natural to focus on student learning in the virtual classroom, it’s just as important to consider teachers’ needs for professional development and colleague collaboration. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are built into Microsoft Teams, and it’s free! We understand you may have questions on how your school can leverage remote learning and we encourage you to view on-demand Teams webinars – sign up here.

New Android malware detected!

If you have an Android device, be careful! An exceptionally dangerous Android malware known as DEFENSOR ID is currently making the rounds in the Google Play Store. The malware exploits the Accessibility Services in an Android device to evade detection by traditional security measures.

Digital transformation in education: Smart and secure campus

Universities are responsible for securing personal information, academic resources, and actual physical locations. It’s no wonder that many schools have enacted multiple security solutions to handle each of these threat landscapes. Unfortunately, these systems often don’t interact, and the schools are investing time and money into a patchwork of systems that is full of holes.

Microsoft Smart and Secure Campus is a comprehensive solution comprised of multiple integrated solutions that will reduce cost and IT burden.

At Virtual Office Solutions, we can help you find the perfect combination for your school.

Keep students safe online and on campus

37% of higher-ed leaders say their institution’s locks and doors are no longer properly configured for safety and security. And, with buildings like libraries and community centers open to the public, universities face a uniquely challenging physical security problem.

With a variety of integrated Microsoft and partner solutions, schools can customize the security measures that are right for them. By combining their physical and digital security into a centralized hub, schools can reduce the burden on IT and provide new insights between programs, allowing them to maximize campus safety and minimize response times.

What solutions are waiting for you? Contact us to learn more.

Mobilize your nonprofit organization

Sitting at a desk in the office from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. every day is becoming an outdated concept. Your nonprofit needs to modernize and give your employees and volunteers the freedom and mobility to work whenever and wherever they choose.

Download “Mobilize your nonprofit organization,” brought to you by Microsoft Tech for Social Impact for Nonprofits, to see how you can give your employees and volunteers flexible, secure access to data and applications with Microsoft Office 365. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation

Early look at Microsoft Threat Protection

36% of universities are hit by a cyberattack every hour, and these attacks are constantly growing and shifting in complexity. It is very difficult for a university to always stay on top of the latest attack strategies.

With Microsoft Threat Protection, you can add over 3,500 security experts and AI resources to your IT team. These experts are constantly monitoring and responding to threats in real time, so your valuable intellectual and student data will never be left unprotected.

Interested in how these features can apply to your institution? Check out this video and contact us to learn more.

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