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ISTE 2013 ISTE’s 34th Annual Conference and Exposition features an amazing array of professional learning and collaborative networking opportunities. Read More
How to prevent identity theft while vacationing Vacationers are at risk for identity theft, but they can safeguard their personal information by taking a few precautionary steps. Read More
Tech education gets techier in New York public schools Technical programs used to help students land blue-collar jobs. Now, a technical education helps students get into great colleges and prepares them for high-paying careers. New York has opened several tech schools to help students gain these skills. Read More
What makes a great essay? Ask your computer. Many standardized tests are now taken online and scored by computers. But not all tests have a right or wrong answer. Can we trust a computer to grade an essay? Read More
Nabbing 21st century cheaters The spread of online courses have presented a new challenge for teachers trying to prevent cheating. Luckily, two tools have emerged to help. Read More
Education technology then and now [INFOGRAPHIC] The history of education IT has a lot of things to say, but one of the biggest lessons we can learn from early innovators is that change happens quickly. School networks have become faster, devices have become smarter and tablets have become just as powerful as classroom computers. How much else has changed in the past 70 years? How far have schools come? Look at the infographic below to find out! Read More
4 benefits of the flipped classroom A lot of parents, students and even teachers aren't sure what to think about flipped classrooms. But the education community is definitely paying attention. Here are four reasons why. Read More
How schools can protect student data Schools store a ton of confidential information about their students. They need to take steps to protect it. Read More
Winning students over with classroom video games With more kids than ever before playing video games, educators may want to consider taking advantage of them to engage students. Read More
7 ways schools can improve their cybersecurity efforts With the number of malware threats on the rise, schools need to take steps to ensure that their networks are secure. Read More
Creating a digitally literate student In order to function in tomorrow's marketplace, students are going to need a high level of digital literacy. One program is focused on helping kids gain digital skills. Read More
What is the future of the classroom? As new tech developments create a more individualized and self-guided learning experience for students, the future of the classroom could be very different. Read More
LivingSocial hacked, account passwords stolen Recently, the daily deals site LivingSocial suffered a massive cyberattack that impacted 50 million customers. What are the possible results of that breach? Read More
Cybercriminals try to capitalize on tragedy Cybercriminals have pounced on the recent attack in Boston to scam donations from internet users. Read More
Cyberbullying: How parents can help prevent it To reduce cyberbullying, parents need to get involved in monitoring what their kids are doing online and talk to them about the problem. Read More
School succeeds with slow and steady rollout If schools want to make sure that their edtech investments are going to pay off, having a step-by-step plan in place - regardless of the timeline - will help them achieve their goals. Read More
Cyberbullying: Should schools get involved? There's been a lot of debate about whether schools should be involved in policing cyberbullying. Read More
4 ways IT departments can help teachers IT teams need to make edtech implementation as painless as possible and provide teachers with support so IT projects are a success. Read More
Saving on costs with virtual field trips Virtual field trips can provide students with an alternative learning experience without burdening a school's budget. Read More
Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise Announced As A Winner Of The 30th Annual Awards Of Excellence By Tech & Learning For Best Upgraded Product VANCOUVER, B.C. and SAN RAMON, Calif. December, 2012 – Faronics, a global leader in simplifying, securing and managing multi-user computer environments, today announced that its instant system-restore solution, Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise, has been selected as a winner of Tech & Learning’s 30th Annual Awards of Excellence for “Best Upgraded Products”. Tech & Learning’s “Best Upgrade” category honors already-released products that have been significantly enhanced to evolve with changing technology and continue to offer the highest quality experiences for educators and students. Deep Freeze Enterprise facilitates the smooth maintenance of multi-user education environments because it protects original workstation configurations by restoring the computer settings to their original condition with a simple reboot. Deep Freeze eliminates the need for IT professionals to perform rebuilds, re-image or troubleshoot computers. The resulting protection significantly reduces software related issues and system crashes, allowing IT professionals to efficiently manage their environment using less staff and resources. “As schools continue to have to do more with less, buying the right solution for your district needs is more important than ever,” says Kevin Hogan, Editorial Director for NewBay Media’s Tech & Learning Group. “Tech & Learning is proud to present these recommended products that have been put to the test by our experienced educational team of judges.” The December 2012 Awards Issue of Tech & Learning will provide detailed descriptions of all the winning products as well as judges’ comments. Further information about Deep Freeze Enterprise can be found here . Read More
Faronics Blog Selected as a Finalist in Info Security’s 2012 Global Excellence Awards Faronics announced today that Info Security Products Guide, the industry’s leading information security research and advisory guide, has named Faronics Blog as a finalist of the 2012 Global... Read More
[Webinar] It’s Risky Business: 2012’s Top Social Media Threats Social media has become a powerful business tool today. With over 800 million Facebook users worldwide, it makes sense that businesses want to join the conversation. Social media has also... Read More
[Webinar] 5 Things Your AV Won’t Stop Every day the news is filled with headlines of malware, data loss and breaches. It’s obvious the trend is on the rise. With over 60,000 unique malware samples discovered each day blacklisting technology like your Anti-Virus can’t keep up. Read More
[Webinar] Managing Insider Threats: 4 Risks You Need to Mitigate Event Date: Thursday, November 3rd at 10am PT / 1pm ET Organizations are investing in IT... Read More
What to do when your computer is infected Would you know the right thing to do if your computer were to be infected with malware? Read More
How to prevent identity theft while vacationing Vacationers are at risk for identity theft, but they can safeguard their personal information by taking a few precautionary steps. Read More
Tech education gets techier in New York public schools Technical programs used to help students land blue-collar jobs. Now, a technical education helps students get into great colleges and prepares them for high-paying careers. New York has opened several tech schools to help students gain these skills. Read More
What makes a great essay? Ask your computer. Many standardized tests are now taken online and scored by computers. But not all tests have a right or wrong answer. Can we trust a computer to grade an essay? Read More
Nabbing 21st century cheaters The spread of online courses have presented a new challenge for teachers trying to prevent cheating. Luckily, two tools have emerged to help. Read More
ISTE 2013 ISTE’s 34th Annual Conference and Exposition features an amazing array of professional learning and collaborative networking opportunities.
TCEA 2013 Everything is bigger in Texas! This show isn't an exception either! Join the Faronics team at FETC 2013! With more than 400 sessions and hands-on workshops, a 900+ booth exhibit hall, [...]
FETC 2013 Explore the Technologies that save, streamline and inspire! With more than 200 Concurrent Sessions and 100+ Workshops, FETC 2013 is the most comprehensive educational technology event in the [...]
HECC 2012 State Conference The Sky Is Not The Limit. Full day hands-on workshops and a look at the latest technology in our exhibit hall. -- All of these are included in the 2012 HECC State Conference taking place [...]
EDUCAUSE 2012 Join Faronics at EDUCAUSE 2012 for the best thinking in higher education IT. Representatives from all 50 states and over 51 different countries participated either online or at the face-to-face [...]
Faronics Insight Now Supports Windows 8 New release of Faronics Insight includes support for new OS and additional features for Educators and IT VANCOUVER, B.C. and SAN RAMON, Calif. January 30, 2012 –Faronics announced today the availability of the... Read More
Faronics U.S. and U.K. Survey Reveals BYOD, Unstructured Data, Check and Credit Card Fraud Most Critical Threats Faronics, a global leader in simplifying, securing and managing multi-user computer environments, today announced the results of its State of Cyber Security Readiness survey, which examines the cyber threat and data breach experiences of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The research was completed by The Ponemon Institute. Read More
FARONICS TO DEMONSTRATE DEEP FREEZE FOR WINDOWS 8 AND INSIGHT AT EDUCAUSE 2012 Faronics will co-exhibit at EDUCAUSE 2012 alongside partner ComputerLand of Silicon Valley, a leading technology solutions and services provider for businesses, government and educational institutions nationwide. Faronics will demonstrate software products that help manage, simplify, and secure multi-user computing networks in educational environments. Read More
FARONICS TO RELEASE DEEP FREEZE FOR WINDOWS 8 Faronics, a global leader in simplifying, securing and managing multi-user computer environments, announced that Deep Freeze for Windows 8, the newest version of its instant system restore software, will coincide with the launch of the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. The release of Deep Freeze for Windows 8 signals the company’s commitment to protect Windows 8 workstations and enable them to operate consistently at 100% capacity while reducing computer support costs. Read More
FARONICS TO PRESENT AND EXHIBIT AT MSPWORLD WEST 2012 Faronics’ Channel Development Manager, Terry Wilson, to present overview of company and value proposition for managed service providers at the MSP Alliance’s MSPWorld West Trade Show and Conference. Faronics will also exhibit and offer demos of its industry-leading Deep Freeze Advanced System Integrity solution. Read More
