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Safe Technology for Schools

April 10, 2019May 13, 2019 by Oakwood Marketing Comment Closed

A hot topic ever present among educators is ensuring their students are prepared for life and the working world upon graduation, especially in the area of technology. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. High price tags, complex content management systems, and security problems can all get in the way of a school fulfilling this goal. Luckily, with the right partnerships, this aim can become a reality. Utilizing Windows 10 in S Mode, school districts across the country can manage content access for all its devices through a single program and implement the ideal level of security - all while training students on the number one platform used by businesses throughout the world. With the extra security provided by Windows 10 in S mode, we get that right balance between safeguarding devices and encouraging communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.Todd Pickthorn - District Network Service Coordinator at Marshall Public School District As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Oakwood Systems Group, Inc. is a leading provider of transformative digital and cloud...

Azure Database Migration

April 2, 2019May 13, 2019 by Oakwood Marketing Comment Closed

The ability to innovate is what separates long-term successful businesses from the pack. However, a business can have all the game-changing innovative ideas in the world, but it won’t do them any good unless they are actually implemented. SitePro gained a competitive advantage by combining onsite sensors and data collection with online data processing and management using Microsoft Azure. As a result, they were able to provide faster and more effective service to their customers, which in turn strengthened the offerings of their customers. It's a win for everyone. “We realized we were leaving too many good ideas on the side,” Aaron Phillips, President and CEO, SitePro. SitePro, a software platform that supports oil and gas facilities, knew that to power the kind of data collection and usage they imagined, they were going to need to switch from an onsite infrastructure to a scalable cloud service. They found the solution they were looking for in Microsoft Azure. Now, they alone can provide data services that usually require multiple companies to perform, and they are passing on those benefits in cost savings and efficiencies...

Microsoft 365: Bringing Intelligent Security To Business

October 11, 2018August 7, 2019 by Oakwood Marketing Comment Closed

We are living at an Inflection Point. Digital transformation is the biggest change any of us has seen in our lifetime. Companies invest in technology to optimize operations, transform products, engage customers, and empower employees. The challenge is to find a finding the way to empower people to do their best work. This starts with fostering a culture of work that engages your team, and embraces the trends in the workplace that make work inspiring. To deliver on the tremendous opportunity for business growth and innovation, Microsoft is simplifying the customer experience by bringing together Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security with the introduction of Microsoft M365. It’s a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together, securely. With the ability to leverage the constantly evolving Office 365 suite, with over 1 terabyte of storage via OneDrive, firms will now have access to enhanced security capabilities including: Both On-Premise and Cloud Threat Detection Multi-Factor Authentication Document Encryption...