Technology Blog

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.

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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:

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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?

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cyber security

Ransomware threats to your school, and how to combat them

Education is one of the sectors targeted most frequently by ransomware. What is it, and how can schools deal with it?

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