Technology Blog
Our blog contains useful insights into topics relating to technology for education
School broadband
10Gbps and 30 years: A new chapter in RM Education connectivity
As the Connectivity Product Manager, few moments are as rewarding as seeing long-term strategy come to life. This week, we reached one of those moments, one that not only marks a technical milestone...
RM Unify
Maximising your MIS data
If you have RM Unify MIS Sync enabled, congratulations! You are already capitalising on probably the most powerful piece of functionality within RM Unify.
RM Unify
RM Unify update v4.62
Our latest product release for you contains a few fixes, some improvements, and a sparkly new Help section. Some highlights: Improved Microsoft 365 account management When users leave your...
School broadband
Don’t get disconnected: why a backup broadband line is essential for schools
A reliable internet connection isn't just a convenience for schools - it's vital. But what happens if that connection suddenly fails? The actual cost of downtime The consequences of a broadband...
RM Unify
RM Unify update v4.58
Following feedback from customers we recently made a change in RM Unify to allow admin rights to be granted to users with the 'Other' role. What problem did we solve for you? Previously, the granting...
School broadband
30 Years connecting classrooms: how RM Technology’s ISP legacy powers your school’s digital future
For three decades, RM Technology has been more than just a name in education technology. We are the invisible thread connecting classrooms, libraries, and staff rooms, providing reliable internet...
RM Unify
Cutting IT admin workload, improving network security and more with RM Unify
For over a decade, RM Unify has provided a log-in and authentication service for apps and software for schools, trusts, and even an entire country’s education department. Some of RM Unify’s most...
School broadband
Cyber security
New cyber protection for schools, what does the NCSC PDNS mean?
What has NCSC announced? Earlier in October 2024 the National Cyber Security Centre announced that its PDNS for Schools service is now available to multi-academy trusts, academies, independent...
School networking
How does upgrading network connectivity benefit a school?
Unlike a diamond, your school network infrastructure is not forever. If your network was built more than seven years ago, by now it’s probably due an upgrade. A sign that your network is the IT...
Hardware
Why schools must consider the implications of the end of official support for Windows 10
Windows 10 launched to great fanfare in July 2015. Microsoft called it “an operating system as a service” which would receive continuous updates rather than be superseded by a new version roughly...
Hardware
A surprising number of PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11
Windows 11 Launched in 2021, Windows 11 marks the first major release of the operating system since 2015. The redesign focuses on user experience and ease of use, alongside new productivity features...
Budgets
IFRS 16 - How will the change in accounting standards affect leasing in schools?
What is the purpose of IFRS 16? A new international financial reporting standard (IFRS 16) is being applied to schools, as it is already for other parts of the public sector. Its purpose is to...