BETT 2008: eLearning and eSafety Product Launches from Equiinet

Equiinet's stand at BETT 2008 (E85) shows the company's continuing commitment to eLearning and eSafety, with significant new product introductions as well as notable enhancements to its well-established products.

Survey reveals teachers' laptops are vulnerable to data loss

A survey by Equiinet, a leading provider of eLearning technology for schools, has revealed that whilst most schools regularly backup administrative information, 70 per cent do not have a robust policy to protect information held on teachers' laptops.

Equiinet and Smoothwall join forces to make surfing safer for schools

Equiinet, the leading supplier of caching technology to the UK education market, has announced a partnership with Internet security specialist SmoothWall to deliver advanced web content filtering to schools.

Equiinet helps Jersey College for Girls establish a Speedy and Safe Wireless Network

Equiinet offered a perfect solution, designed specifically for schools, to the two problems that JCG faced: security and performance. Equiinet's SecurePilot not only protects the school's network from potential external and internal threats, but it also allows for advanced flexibility in allocating different access rights to different individuals. This flexibility means sixth form students are able to access information which would not necessarily be suitable for younger pupils, a concept that wasn't previously possible

Simplified authentication and flexible filtering are key

Equiinet, the leading provider of internet filtering and caching technology, has stressed that schools should be looking towards a simplified single sign on for pupil authentication and flexible filtering solutions as use of the internet continues to progress rapidly within education.