Monthly Product Highlight
Although AI is being talked about in every school across the country, many questions remain on best practices for implementing solutions. Join us in this session to get an overview on the challenges and opportunities of AI solutions built for education, and a deep dive into a research-based AI Virtual Assistant offering from Merlyn Mind. Merlyn is the all-in-one AI assistant for education. During preparation outside of class, Merlyn supercharges productivity. During active instruction in class, Merlyn’s air mouse, chat experience, and voice control of technology untethers teachers from the front of the classroom to focus on what matters most… their students.
Presenter: Jamie Meek, Ed.D., Account Executive - Merlyn Mind & Matt Woodward
March 2024: KForce
KForce Overview:
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers industry-leading companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who build solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise. Our commitment revolves around delivering highly qualified and vetted professionals who seamlessly integrate into your company.Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, more than 20,000 talented experts work with a majority of the Fortune 500. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.
Why Partner with Us?
- Specialized Expertise:
- We understand that every role within your company contributes uniquely to your success. Our meticulous screening and selection process ensures each candidate possesses the specialized skills and experience required for your business.
- We leverage our delivery team (recruiters), as well as subject matter experts, to verify the quality of our resources.
- Flexible Solutions:
- Whether you require temporary staff for seasonal demands or permanent placements for long-term growth, we offer flexible staffing solutions to match your evolving needs.
- Cost-Efficiency:
- Our services are structured to maximize your ROI. By providing top-tier talent, we help you mitigate the costs associated with recruitment, onboarding and turnover.
- Agility and Timeliness:
- Time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on our agility and swift response in sourcing and presenting suitable candidates, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
- We assist with coordinating meetings and interviews, onboarding, and constant consultant and client care to ensure expectations are exceeded.
Areas of focus will include:
- Hiring myths
- Talent solutions
- Staffing Q&A
- Hiring options & benefits
- Hiring best practices
- Industry trends
KForce Website
Contact Bryce Measures, Client Relation Assoc.
February 2024: Fortinet
ZTNA areas of focus will include:
- FortiGate NGFW
- FortiClient EMS
Participants will learn how to:
- Integrate FortiClient EMS into Security Fabric
- Configure EMZ Zero Trust tags, policies, and rules to protect users
- Configure FortiGate ZTNA HTTPS Access Proxy for secure remote access to applications
- Configure FortiGate ZTNA IP/MAC Based Access Control policies for On-net dynamic access
- Demonstrate successful operation of these critical functions
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Fortinet Fast Track Workshop HomepageJanuary 2024: Verkada
Verkada: Revolutionizing Building Security as Your Complete Operational System
Discover Verkada, the all-encompassing operational system redefining building security and access control in today's dynamic world.
Complete Surveillance Solution: Verkada offers a comprehensive suite integrating surveillance, access control, and additional sensors for an all-in-one security solution.
Seamless Access Control Integration: Experience streamlined access control within Verkada's operational system, ensuring secure and efficient entry management.
Advanced Sensor Technology: Beyond traditional surveillance, Verkada integrates innovative sensors, such as vape sensors, for enhanced environmental monitoring and safety.
Join us to witness the future of building security—Verkada's holistic operational system for comprehensive protection.
- Integrated surveillance, access control, and specialized sensors.
- Streamlined access management within a unified system.
- Advanced sensor technology for enhanced safety monitoring.
Experience the power of Verkada—a complete operational system for robust building security.
Visit Verkada's Homepage
October 2023: Techtober
September 2023: Lightspeed Systems
Navigating Digital Spending, Compliance, and Equity in a Post–Pandemic World - Digital Insight by Lightspeed
IT and Instructional Tech, play a key role in supporting digital learning in and out of school. With budgets shrinking and ESSER funding running out, districts need a systematic and reliable way to manage usage, data privacy, and help C&L make decisions on what to keep vs what to discontinue during annual budget reviews. Taking into consideration the growing impact of unequal off-campus connectivity, it is undeniable that districts need better real-time data to support effective digital learning initiatives.
Join us for a discussion about how Lightspeed Digital Insight is the tool for the job. Formerly CatchOn and now including our new Digital Equity module (the first ever comprehensive tool of its kind) districts now have instant visibility into device and internet access issues outside of school to ensure digital equity for all.
- 100% visibility and reporting on application use. Including known and unknown apps, on campus and at home.
- Detailed reporting across the enterprise and down to the individual user.
- 360 management process for approved and unapproved apps. Vetting, Requesting, Internal Review and (Optional) Public facing list.
- Identify Gaps in Student Data Privacy Policies of all approved vendors, including weekly updates on any policy changes.
- ROI calculators on usage verses spending across paid apps in your environment.
- Measuring and reporting effectiveness of professional development.
- Contract management of paid applications.
- Analytics (updated daily) to help bridge the digital divide by reporting on school devices flagged for poor to low connectivity.
RSVP for Lightspeed System's Lunch and Learn!
August 2023: V3 Minerva EDU
We are thrilled to introduce you to Minerva EDU, the nation's leading K-12 risk management platform, poised to redefine how educational institutions approach cybersecurity and compliance. With a sharp focus on sustainable cyber compliance and real-time visibility, Minerva EDU is a game-changing solution that aligns seamlessly with the multi-faceted goals of ISDs and their IT budgets.
Recognizing the critical need for efficient allocation of resources, Minerva EDU offers a comprehensive cybersecurity suite designed to empower school districts with enhanced protection, streamlined compliance, and invaluable insights. Here's a glimpse into the groundbreaking features that set Minerva EDU apart:
- Cybersecurity Suite: Minerva EDU provides a holistic cybersecurity approach encompassing a meticulously crafted policy template library, a perpetual cyber-risk assessment mechanism, and real-time visibility into your institution's cyber landscape.
- Live Cyber Benchmarking: Pioneering a nation-first initiative, Minerva EDU's live cyber benchmarking assesses risk and identifies areas of potential overspending. This unprecedented feature empowers you to optimize resource allocation and enhance cybersecurity efficiency.
- Historic Activity Archive: Minerva EDU establishes an invaluable historic archive, chronicling cyber activities and their impact to cyber maturity. This repository serves as a strategic asset for future decision-making and risk assessment.
- User-Friendly Reporting: We understand the importance of clear communication within educational leadership. Minerva EDU generates easily understandable reports, aiding administrators, and school boards in making informed decisions to support your IT needs effectively.
- Supporting Data-Driven Decisions: By automating risk management and compliance functions, Minerva EDU empowers you to make data-driven decisions that resonate with your institution's unique requirements and goals.
- TEA Protection: Minerva EDU's impact reverberates across the Texas Education Agency (TEA), safeguarding over 1.5 million students and their ISDs. It ensures reportable compliance to TEC 11.175 and elevates cybersecurity standards across the board.
- ESC 20 Collaboration: We are proud to offer the Minerva EDU platform to ISDs within ESC 20 at an unmatched price point. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and hard work of ESC 20 and its devoted team.
Minerva EDU doesn't just address cybersecurity challenges – it transforms them into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and educational excellence. We invite you to explore the limitless potential of Minerva EDU by engaging in a discussion/ demonstration tailored to TEA district's unique needs.
May 2023: Linewize
mission: to protect every child’s digital journey at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
March 2023: Securly
Many students struggle to manage feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. These facets of mental health affect students' behavior and academic outcomes, and without support and interventions, struggling students can also be at greater risk of violence, bullying, self-harm, and suicide.
Student services teams are eager to help, but it can be challenging to know which students have the greatest needs. That’s where Securly comes in. Securly is a student safety and wellness solution that provides unprecedented visibility into your students’ mental health and wellness. With Securly, you can proactively support students who demonstrate concerning behaviors, maintain a pulse on each student's wellness, and respond effectively to student safety concerns.
To learn more about how you can support your students' safety and wellness with Securly, check out the resources below:
February 2023: SentinelOne
K-12 schools are the most popular targets of ransomware, compromising the privacy of thousands every year. SentinelOne protects faculty, students, and staff whether they’re learning on campus or from home.
SentinelOne is redefining cybersecurity by pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. Singularity™️ XDR Platform encompasses AI-powered prevention, detection, response, and threat hunting across user endpoints, containers, cloud workloads, and IoT devices. Empowering modern enterprises to defend faster, at greater scale, and with higher accuracy across their entire attack surface.
Join us February 24, 2023, at our Cyber Security Summit. A SentinelOne Engineer will host a hands-on learning session on threat hunting and actions to take should you find a threat. 
RSVP for Cyber Security Summit
SentinelOne Homepage
Contact Dale Harville for SentinelOne service
January 2023 Product: Gaggle
Gaggle’s mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of students and schools by leveraging people and technology. Their vision is that all schools are safe and all students get the mental and emotional help they need.
Gaggle has been supporting student safety and well-being for more than 20 years. The pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology.
