Virtual Reality revolutionising Education
We watched as computers revolutionised education and now we have taken the next technological step towards virtual reality in the classroom. The lowering cost of VR hardware has seen a resurgence in virtual reality development and affordability. Virtual reality’s ability to treat, train and educate has been researched for decades and now its being realised. […]
Cybersecurity in Education – How to protect your campus
Cyber Safety Webinar Please feel free to join this webinar by our partners to assist you in making cybersecurity plans to protect your school against advanced threats. Schools are prime targets with tight budgets, wide open campuses, and diverse endpoints. If you require more information around the products after the webinar please contact us at eStorm […]
HP Spectre x360
Value aside, it’s hard to look at the new line of HP Spectre x360 ultrabooks and not want to have one. With sleek, clean lines and a nearly bezel-less 13.3″ touchscreen display, this 2-in-1 has the power and the brains to make itself a must-have for students, teachers and business. In true HP fashion you actually get […]
Microsoft Surface Book is now the ultimate laptop
The ultimate laptop just got even more powerful. The latest member of the Surface Book family is built around a new, innovative Performance Base that delivers crisp, vibrant graphics and up to 16 hours of battery life. Surface Book is built with a lightweight magnesium chassis and Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge for a perfectly balanced look […]
A Bachelor’s Degree in VR
An Arizona university is bringing back a long dormant Bachelor’s degree program allowing students the chance to major in virtual reality studies. The major you choose sets a tone for your life. Majoring in CS can net you a high paying job at an exciting startup. Majoring in biology could set you on the […]
WELCOME TO SWIFT PLAYGROUNDS
At WWDC 2016, Apple announced Swift Playgrounds for iOS. Swift Playgrounds is an app that is connected to a larger initiative from Apple called “Everyone Can Code”. Everyone Can Code comprises the Swift Playgrounds app itself, a series of teacher and student guide books on the iBookstore and a suite of curriculum content delivered inside […]
SIP, VoIP – What does it all mean??
When it’s time to replace your old traditional phone system there are a number of Internet Protocol (IP) based solutions that are available to small business. The challenge is to select the system to suit your needs so that you can fully reap the rewards of cost efficiency and increased productivity. Before you purchase, it’s […]
eStorm at EduTECH!
EduTECH is the largest Education event in Asia-Pac and the Southern Hemisphere, and eStorm were happy to be a part of it in 2016! We had the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people, and it was great to hear the different ways that learning institutions are using technology. There were some really interesting […]
Ransomware – Just how much of a threat is it?
RANSOMWARE ACTIVITY IS INCREASING THROUGHOUT 2016 Ransomware is becoming quite a common method of cyber extortion for financial gain. This is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their files, applications or systems until a ransom is paid, usually using an anonymous currency such as Bitcoin. While individual computer users have long been targets of ransomware, over the last couple […]
The NEW Apple Classroom. Is it right for your Institution?
SO WHAT IS APPLE CLASSROOM? First of all, Apple Classroom is not really like Google Classroom. Google Classroom is more equivalent to Apple’s iTunes U, which is basically a place where teachers and students can share content. Apple Classroom is more like a basic “Apple Remote Desktop” for iOS. Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a Mac app that allowed […]