How to Get the Best VoIP Solution for Schools

The lingering effect of the pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on schools to “do more with less” — while at the same time supporting and engaging teachers, administrators, and other staff. And that is why a growing number of schools – both public and private – are adopting a VoIP (a.k.a. cloud-based) phone system. Below we highlight 7 key questions to help Superintendents, IT Directors, School Board Members, and other key stakeholders evaluate and choose the best VoIP solution for schools: 1. Will it deliver significant cost savings? The best VoIP solution for schools delivers significant and ongoing cost savings. While each school (and school board) is unique, generally the savings should be at least 15-20 percent a year vs.…

How the United States will solve an International Cyberwar?

The facts on the frequency and cost of cyberwar and data breaches all speak to the reality that the current cybersecurity approach is fundamentally flawed, and the problem appears to be worsening. Hackers recently gained access to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's computers and targeted the energy sector, with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack affecting 45 percent of the East Coast's gasoline supply. Recent rhetoric from a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and representative of the Second District of North Carolina would have people believe that more federal oversight is the solution. However, the federal government lacks the foresight and innovation that the private sector possesses and is not well-suited to make significant strides in solving…