Desktop Applications and Beta Trials

At the heart of 21st century learning is a secure, well-managed school ICT infrastructure. Use our checklist to assess your capabilities and level of protection and what you might need. Simply review the five tabs below, or download a pdf version (Partner offers no longer apply to PDF).

Does your school have 21st century learning capabilities?

Email access	Easily send and receive electronic mail from anywhere, including desktops, laptops, PDAs and mobile phones.	Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Office Outlook Outlook Web Access Outlook Mobile Access
Online calendaring	With knowledge of who is free and which rooms and resources are available, you can streamline personal scheduling across the school and improve organisation.	Exchange Server
Web site / intranet	Create an online collaboration environment with customised views for teachers, administrators, students and parents.	Microsoft Learning Gateway framework Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Windows SharePoint Services
Online learning	Give students remote access to resources via a single log-on and enable staff to track their progress.	Microsoft Learning Gateway framework
Web content filtering and caching	Reduce downloads, improve content delivery and monitor Internet browsing.	Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006
Remote access	Securely connect staff and students to the school network using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and provide Remote Access Services, including network quarantine.	ISA Server 2006 Windows Server 2003
Secure wireless access	Protect your school wireless network with 802.1X authentication.	Windows Server 2003 Windows Vista