Articles By Amy Vercher
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Education IT News For VARs — July 1, 2014
7/1/2014
Student data is potentially breached in New Jersey, leaving parents and students unsure about the safety of their personal information. Additionally, school security continues to be a hot topic in the news, as schools adopt technology for safer, more advanced learning environments.
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Field Service IT News For VARs — June 26, 2014
6/26/2014
In the news, an article reports a panel at the CCJ Summer Symposium says experiences with e-logs have been overwhelmingly positive. In other news are reports of ways for field service organizations to leverage technology to improve service strategy and lower costs.
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Education IT News For VARs — June 17, 2014
6/17/2014
In the news, a New Jersey bill would require police to access all school security cameras — and to force schools without cameras to install them. Also, the issue of keeping student data private is in the news again, with an email containing student data sent to 160 law students. In other news, technology integrated with a high school’s yearbook enables students to scan a photo to watch a video on a smartphone app.
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Field Service IT News — June 17, 2014
6/17/2014
In the news, your fleet customers can save with management solutions and GPS tracking software for safety and for asset protection. Also, third-party logistics companies are decreasing in number due to mergers and acquisitions, driving a switch to digital.
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Field Service IT News — June 10, 2014
6/10/2014
The news includes a report how the explosion of telematics data is transforming fleet management into a predictive science. Also in the news, Element Financial Corporation has an agreement to purchase PHH Corporation’s North American fleet management business. In response to the growing “sharing economy” are reports of car sharing technology in fleet management.
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Education IT News — June 9, 2014
6/9/2014
In the news, as more schools are moving student data to the cloud with plans to implement data analysis tools, privacy remains a concern. Also, a group of educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors draft an “Edtech Bill of Rights.” In addition, an article lists technologies anticipated to impact K-12 education, including cloud computing, gamification, and learning analytics.
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Field Service IT News For VARs — June 2, 2014
6/5/2014
OOIDA Criticizes Study On Electronic Logging Devices, Natural Gas-Powered Trucks Impact Intermodal Shipping, Report Bears Good Numbers For New Business Volume, and more.
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Education IT News For VARs — June 2, 2014
6/3/2014
In the news this week, data-driven lessons provide teachers with a look at metrics that impact decision making. Articles also provide you with proof that ROI for tech investments includes student engagement, and tech integrators in classrooms help optimize the students’ experience.
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Field Service IT News For VARs — May 28, 2014
5/28/2014
In the news, diesel prices continue to fall and buckled seat belts will be required before operating some new GM fleet vehicles. Also, an article looks at the debate your field service clients may have over the decision to outsource.
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Education IT News For VARs — May 27, 2014
5/27/2014
In the news, the Louisiana State Senate approved a bill that prohibits student data from being sold for commercial use. Also, tablets are a trend in classrooms, with 3.5 million expected to be purchased by schools this year, and a study shows more students are favoring teachers’ use of technology in the classroom.