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July 7, 2022

Saudi educational institutions to modernize their IT infrastructure with Nutanix

The Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform is a hyperconverged infrastructure solution that natively combines compute, virtualization, and storage into a resilient, software-defined solution with deep machine intelligence. With a simple scale-out architecture that allows educational institutions to start with small deployments and grow incrementally into very large installations, Nutanix delivers cost savings and predictable scalability for even the most intensive workloads.
by News Desk | 2 min read
March 4, 2022

Educational institutions need to rethink network security and modernization

COVID-19 resulted in shift from physical learning to digital learning, and this is the ideal environment for cybercriminals to wreak havoc. Educational institutions need to act now to implement strategies and technologies that will enable them to both protect their students and maintain an uninterrupted and safe learning environment. Implementing a strong layer of foundational security is the first step.
by News Desk | 2 min read
March 17, 2020

du doubles the internet speed for educational institutions

du is further supporting the initiative and contributing towards its efficiency and effectiveness by providing connected schools and universities with unlimited free Webex for three months and discounted rates for additional internet packages should they require additional bandwidth.
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July 13, 2022

Ransomware attacks on education institutions increase, survey shows

The findings show that educational institutions - both higher and lower education - are increasingly being targeted by ransomware, with 60% experiencing attacks in 2021 compared to 44% in 2020. Education institutions had the highest data encryption rate (73%) also with longest recovery time, with 7% taking at least three months to recover - nearly double the average time for other sectors (4%).
by News Desk | 3 min read
November 11, 2022

Snapplify expands into West Africa with a focus on digital education

‘Collaboration and partnership have been key part of Snapplify’s success story and our ability to drive meaningful change,’ said Lynch. ‘We look forward to connecting with more local players to empower West African educational institutions'.
by News Desk | 2 min read
August 25, 2022

Research reveals top 5 industries targeted by ransomware

Barracuda researchers discovered that the education (15%), municipality (12%), healthcare (12%), infrastructure (8%), and financial (6%) sectors are the five most targeted by adversaries after identifying and analyzing 106 highly publicized ransomware attacks over the past year. According to the analysis, ransomware attacks on educational institutions more than doubled from the previous year
by News Desk | 2 min read
July 8, 2021

Pearson hosts “higher education steps up”: An overview on digital education

The pandemic prompted a new found urgency to reinvent curriculum and offer flexible learning. To address challenges in the new normal for the education industry requires a global approach and cannot be addressed by individual institutions. Pearson aim to generate thought-provoking discussion with key industry leaders and educators through this seriesto support universities and educational institutions in the UAE.
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April 18, 2021

Worldwide PC shipments grew 32% in Q1 of 2021, says Gartner

While Gartner does not include Chromebooks in its traditional PC market results, Chromebook shipments grew by triple digits in the first quarter of 2021, compared to a year ago, with growth primarily driven by investment among educational institutions in North America.
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December 24, 2020

Unit 42 cybersecurity tips for safer holiday shopping in 2020

2020 has been the year of ransomware. Attackers have been brazen during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily targeting healthcare organizations, educational institutions and municipalities.
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November 10, 2020

Epson technology helps to support education innovation in KSA

As educational institutions exploring the option to reopen to in-person learning,it's important more than ever to follow the social distancing guidelines. Epson display solutions, with scalable and high-res projection displays, support safe schooling by allowing students to be seated 2 meters apart ensure all students can see the screen clearly.
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