Cloud Based Services
The Virtue approach
We recognise the benefits that cloud-based computing can bring to educational establishments. From easy remote access and reduced costs through to green computing and enhanced security, cloud-based services offer a compelling alternative to more traditional approaches.
That is why we have designed our portfolio of cloud-based services to be able to quickly adapt to changing requirements without having to involve our customers with the management of the service. This includes:
- Microsoft live@edu UK and Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Web & e-mail security solutions
- Backup solutions
Microsoft live@edu UK and Microsoft Office 365 suite
Microsoft live@edu and the Microsoft Office 365 suite provides students with great communication and collaboration tools while saving the school time and money. By delivering this with the same software as employers use it enables students to master the tools they will need to succeed in the job market. It offers:
- A co-branded hosted Exchange solution at no cost with 25Gb inbox per user
- 25GB of free online storage on Windows Live SkyDrive per student
- Anywhere access to e-mail, important documents, contacts and calendar on nearly any device
- Access to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
- Team sites to share documents, task lists and schedules
The hardware and software is hosted remotely, meaning there is no investment required and it is easy to deploy. Despite this you maintain control allowing you to create, delete and store e-mail addresses as you would for a traditional system.
Web & e-mail security solutions
While cloud computing can bring many benefits, no implementation can be successful unless the security considerations of users accessing software and data from beyond the traditional network are considered.
We offer a number of Web and e-mail security solutions that are based on open standards making them easier to integrate with existing systems and support as they evolve going forward. These enable organisations to release existing infrastructure resource and allow them to concentrate on activities that directly improve productivity and profitability.
Our understanding and expertise in this continually evolving area, this means that we are continually evaluating and testing new solutions so that we can pass the benefits directly to our customers.
Backup solutions
Cloud-based backup solutions offer a number of compelling advantages over traditional approaches:
- Data can be accessed from any Internet-connected device
- Utilises the latest technologies such as encryption, de-duplication and virtualisation all of which help to improve security
- Capital savings – no need to invest in hardware and software
- Scalability – easy to upsize or downsize as your circumstances change over time
- Faster recovery in the event of having to restore data
- Easier to manage, search, retrieve and transfer data
We have partnered with a number of industry-leading organisations to offer a range of cloud-based backup services that utilise both Software as a Service (SaaS) and Cloud storage services. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and we will be able to propose a solution that meets your exact needs and budget.
Redstor Backup for Schools currently protects data for over 80 Local Authorities and service providers in the Education Sector, find out more here.
