CSE are delighted to announce that we have been award a place on the Department of Education’s new RM6103 Framework. This framework replaces the RM1050 version , that CSE were also an accredited member of. Indeed, CSE have been on every similar DfE framework since their inception. Kevin Osborne, CSE’s Sales and Marketing Director comments: “This is a ringing endorsement … Read More
Innovations 2019
Edtech insights for senior leadership There is no shortage of innovation in education technology. But, with ever-shrinking budgets, the challenge for schools is simply to provide a robust IT platform that pupils and staff can rely on, at the best possible value. Any additional funds need to be invested strategically to bring the biggest gains. The innovation that will, therefore, … Read More
Prevention is better than cure: 24/7 Live Monitoring
Waiting for problems to arise and things to go wrong isn’t ‘managing’ your IT; it decreases efficiency and increases stress on teaching staff. Our Managed Services support package includes 24/7 remote monitoring that spots small issues before they become big problems. Here’s how it works: • Reduce costs • Increase system reliability • Unlimited expertise • Peace of mind
Time to move your school out of its ICT comfort zone? Part 2
We continue our tale where we left off in August – the Head had signed-off on the project to replace the school’s existing RM network, and installation was about to begin moving in to the summer holidays. Read part 1 of this blog post. Installation The installation process started off two weeks before the end of term. The first work … Read More
Email Encryption – are you prepared?
Managed IT services in schools are undoubtedly growing in popularity. Handing the responsibility for increasingly complex IT services to an expert provider, allowing the school to focus on education…
5 ways Managed Services can save your school money
The idea that outsourcing a service will actually save money may be counterintuitive, but much like the resulting wasted time and expensive remedial work of a botched DIY effort, it is often best value to focus on what you’re good at and bring in the experts for specialist services.
The Microsoft Education Academy: our second visit
We spoke with Steven Groutage, Chief Operating Officer at Tudor Grange Academies Trust about their experience of managed IT services and the role CSE plays within the trust…
10 point checklist for choosing an IT managed service provider
Schools are massively dependent on their IT systems. Imagine if your school suffered a complete IT meltdown for a day – could you continue to operate?
Signs your school needs an IT managed service
Managed IT services in schools are undoubtedly growing in popularity. Handing the responsibility for increasingly complex IT services to an expert provider, allowing the school to focus on education…