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Why IT Support for Schools in the UK Is Essential: A Guide by Cygnet IT Services
Technology is shaping every part of our lives: education, work, business, and finance. Technology has now become the main part…
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Why Reliable IT Support from Cygnet IT Services is the Backbone of Small Businesses in 2025
The necessity for digital transformation has reached a point where every small business is trying to implement it. The management…
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How Can You Reduce Your School’s Environmental Impact – While Embracing EdTech?
How Can Schools Empower Environmental Action? The Department of Education is pushing for the UK’s education sector to lead the…
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How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development
How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development Learning Never Stops Every teacher knows that learning never stops – not their…
Cygnet IT
How to Find the Right Tech for Your Teaching Style
Whether they’ve been an educator for decades or this is their first year, every teacher has their own teaching style.…
Cygnet IT
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed?
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed? The best teachers are the most attuned ones. Without them saying a…
Cygnet IT
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis?
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis? These days, it’s rare to find a teacher that doesn’t use classroom…
Cygnet IT
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students Students are growing up in a world where technology is everywhere, and the…
Cygnet IT
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the necessity of educational…
Cygnet IT
This Is What the Future of Classroom Safety Looks Like
Head into the future of the classroom In today’s digital world, technology has made opportunities endless for students. Learning can…
Cygnet IT
Trend Mapping: Charting How Education is Evolving in 2022
How do you prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist? The short answer: Technology. However, hard skills and tangible…
Cygnet IT
The Value of Networking Across Sectors & How Your IT Support Service Can Help
Business networks can benefit from business support services by sharing common issues and solutions and in this article we look…
Cygnet IT
How to Harness Virtual Communication to Full Effect?
The increase in the number of people working remotely in the current era has thrown up several issues with regard…
Cygnet IT
The Undeniable Value of an IT Support Service for SMEs
For any SME, survival during a global crisis requires astute management and clear thinking. To succeed, business owners must focus…
Cygnet IT
G Suite Enterprise for Education (GSEfE) and Chrome Management Licences
There is no doubt that Cloud services have helped underpin the country wide push for remote learning over the past…
Cygnet IT
Virtual Learning & The Evolution of Education
Virtual learning has recently come to the fore, as lockdowns and school closures exposed a massive flaw in the education…
Cygnet IT
Why Charities Need to Embrace IT Now in Order to Survive
Look at the trends for the third sector embracing technology.…
Cygnet IT
Schools & IT Support: Are You Using Your IT to Full Advantage?
Look at strategic IT support and how it can benefit schools and educational facilities. Source…
Cygnet IT
Benefits of Outsourced IT Services for Small Businesses & Charities
The importance of high-quality IT services for small businesses is growing all the time, especially as organisations become increasingly reliant…
Cygnet IT
G-suite and MS 365 setup is Free for Schools – Thank you DfE
G-Suite Application Microsoft 365 Application DfE Funding Forms: With schools experiencing mounting pressure to support remote teaching, its important you find the best platform…
Cygnet IT
How can Technology Help My Business in a Recession?
Recession is a horrible word for most of us, but it is a reality fast coming our way. Surviving one…
Cygnet IT
Teams Updates – June 2020
To all Microsoft Teams users, you will be excited to hear about the new Teams updates coming in June 2020!…
Cygnet IT
Top Tips and Insights on Using Teams, Meet and Zoom
Video calls are becoming the daily norm in both our professional and personal lives ever since lock-down began. There are…
Cygnet IT
Protected: GCSE and A-Levels: Guidance
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.…
Cygnet IT
5 Tips on Spotting Covid-19 Phishing Emails
As the pandemic continues, COVID-19 themed phishing emails are only becoming more prevalent. For cybercriminals, global, life-altering tragedies such as…
Cygnet IT
Use Lockdown to Develop Your Team
While the majority of industries are suffering greatly during this period, schools continue to operate as best they can with…
Cygnet IT
Remote Teaching Resources and Tools
The last few weeks have put an undeniable strain on educators as they were propelled into remote teaching with little…
Cygnet IT
6 Things to Consider During Your Next Video Call
Video calls are not exactly the newest thing to grace the technology stage – in fact, Skype has been doing it for well over 10 years. But they are quickly becoming our biggest…
Cygnet IT
Coronavirus: updates, support and resources
Last updated 09/07/2020 We will continue to update this blog with helpful updates, announcements, and resources as long as the…
Cygnet IT
5 Challenges Schools May Face When Adopting EdTech
Despite the rapid growth of the Educational Technology (EdTech) industry and support from the DfE many UK schools are yet to experience its benefits. The DfE unveiled…
Cygnet IT
Case Study: Glenthorne High School
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust employing over 250 staff members and educating over 1500 pupils…
Cygnet IT
What is Phishing?
This blog covers what phishing is, why its is so effective, the stages of a phishing attack, how users can…
Cygnet IT
Could this tool help increase productivity in your classroom?
5 minute read Classwork Zoom is an invaluable google extension, providing teachers with insight into students work productivity and integrity.…
Cygnet IT
What does Anti-malware software actually do?
As technology advances, integrating itself into almost every aspect of our lives- we become more accustom to providing personal and…
Cygnet IT
Cloud platforms (Office 365 or Google G Suite) – Why Back Them Up?
Cloud platforms, the holy grail of data storage – or so many might think. While these platforms are a wonderful…
Cygnet IT
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Do Small Businesses Need It?
As amazing as technology is, it’s not perfect. Systems sometimes fail, hackers find loopholes or employees make mistakes. All these…
Cygnet IT
Game changing technology
Cygnet’s CEO Darren King takes a look at what he calls ‘top technology’ with software and systems that can have…
Cygnet IT
Why IT Support for Schools in the UK Is Essential: A Guide by Cygnet IT Services
Technology is shaping every part of our lives: education, work, business, and finance. Technology has now become the main part…
cygn374dm1n
Why Reliable IT Support from Cygnet IT Services is the Backbone of Small Businesses in 2025
The necessity for digital transformation has reached a point where every small business is trying to implement it. The management…
cygn374dm1n
How Can You Reduce Your School’s Environmental Impact – While Embracing EdTech?
How Can Schools Empower Environmental Action? The Department of Education is pushing for the UK’s education sector to lead the…
cygn374dm1n
How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development
How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development Learning Never Stops Every teacher knows that learning never stops – not their…
Cygnet IT
How to Find the Right Tech for Your Teaching Style
Whether they’ve been an educator for decades or this is their first year, every teacher has their own teaching style.…
Cygnet IT
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed?
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed? The best teachers are the most attuned ones. Without them saying a…
Cygnet IT
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis?
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis? These days, it’s rare to find a teacher that doesn’t use classroom…
Cygnet IT
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students Students are growing up in a world where technology is everywhere, and the…
Cygnet IT
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the necessity of educational…
Cygnet IT
This Is What the Future of Classroom Safety Looks Like
Head into the future of the classroom In today’s digital world, technology has made opportunities endless for students. Learning can…
Cygnet IT
Trend Mapping: Charting How Education is Evolving in 2022
How do you prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist? The short answer: Technology. However, hard skills and tangible…
Cygnet IT
The Value of Networking Across Sectors & How Your IT Support Service Can Help
Business networks can benefit from business support services by sharing common issues and solutions and in this article we look…
Cygnet IT
How to Harness Virtual Communication to Full Effect?
The increase in the number of people working remotely in the current era has thrown up several issues with regard…
Cygnet IT
The Undeniable Value of an IT Support Service for SMEs
For any SME, survival during a global crisis requires astute management and clear thinking. To succeed, business owners must focus…
Cygnet IT
G Suite Enterprise for Education (GSEfE) and Chrome Management Licences
There is no doubt that Cloud services have helped underpin the country wide push for remote learning over the past…
Cygnet IT
Virtual Learning & The Evolution of Education
Virtual learning has recently come to the fore, as lockdowns and school closures exposed a massive flaw in the education…
Cygnet IT
Why Charities Need to Embrace IT Now in Order to Survive
Look at the trends for the third sector embracing technology.…
Cygnet IT
Schools & IT Support: Are You Using Your IT to Full Advantage?
Look at strategic IT support and how it can benefit schools and educational facilities. Source…
Cygnet IT
Benefits of Outsourced IT Services for Small Businesses & Charities
The importance of high-quality IT services for small businesses is growing all the time, especially as organisations become increasingly reliant…
Cygnet IT
G-suite and MS 365 setup is Free for Schools – Thank you DfE
G-Suite Application Microsoft 365 Application DfE Funding Forms: With schools experiencing mounting pressure to support remote teaching, its important you find the best platform…
Cygnet IT
How can Technology Help My Business in a Recession?
Recession is a horrible word for most of us, but it is a reality fast coming our way. Surviving one…
Cygnet IT
Teams Updates – June 2020
To all Microsoft Teams users, you will be excited to hear about the new Teams updates coming in June 2020!…
Cygnet IT
Top Tips and Insights on Using Teams, Meet and Zoom
Video calls are becoming the daily norm in both our professional and personal lives ever since lock-down began. There are…
Cygnet IT
Protected: GCSE and A-Levels: Guidance
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.…
Cygnet IT
5 Tips on Spotting Covid-19 Phishing Emails
As the pandemic continues, COVID-19 themed phishing emails are only becoming more prevalent. For cybercriminals, global, life-altering tragedies such as…
Cygnet IT
Use Lockdown to Develop Your Team
While the majority of industries are suffering greatly during this period, schools continue to operate as best they can with…
Cygnet IT
Remote Teaching Resources and Tools
The last few weeks have put an undeniable strain on educators as they were propelled into remote teaching with little…
Cygnet IT
6 Things to Consider During Your Next Video Call
Video calls are not exactly the newest thing to grace the technology stage – in fact, Skype has been doing it for well over 10 years. But they are quickly becoming our biggest…
Cygnet IT
Coronavirus: updates, support and resources
Last updated 09/07/2020 We will continue to update this blog with helpful updates, announcements, and resources as long as the…
Cygnet IT
5 Challenges Schools May Face When Adopting EdTech
Despite the rapid growth of the Educational Technology (EdTech) industry and support from the DfE many UK schools are yet to experience its benefits. The DfE unveiled…
Cygnet IT
Case Study: Glenthorne High School
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust employing over 250 staff members and educating over 1500 pupils…
Cygnet IT
What is Phishing?
This blog covers what phishing is, why its is so effective, the stages of a phishing attack, how users can…
Cygnet IT
Could this tool help increase productivity in your classroom?
5 minute read Classwork Zoom is an invaluable google extension, providing teachers with insight into students work productivity and integrity.…
Cygnet IT
What does Anti-malware software actually do?
As technology advances, integrating itself into almost every aspect of our lives- we become more accustom to providing personal and…
Cygnet IT
Cloud platforms (Office 365 or Google G Suite) – Why Back Them Up?
Cloud platforms, the holy grail of data storage – or so many might think. While these platforms are a wonderful…
Cygnet IT
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Do Small Businesses Need It?
As amazing as technology is, it’s not perfect. Systems sometimes fail, hackers find loopholes or employees make mistakes. All these…
Cygnet IT
Game changing technology
Cygnet’s CEO Darren King takes a look at what he calls ‘top technology’ with software and systems that can have…
Cygnet IT
Why IT Support for Schools in the UK Is Essential: A Guide by Cygnet IT Services
Technology is shaping every part of our lives: education, work, business, and finance. Technology has now become the main part…
cygn374dm1n
Why Reliable IT Support from Cygnet IT Services is the Backbone of Small Businesses in 2025
The necessity for digital transformation has reached a point where every small business is trying to implement it. The management…
cygn374dm1n
How Can You Reduce Your School’s Environmental Impact – While Embracing EdTech?
How Can Schools Empower Environmental Action? The Department of Education is pushing for the UK’s education sector to lead the…
cygn374dm1n
How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development
How Tech Can Improve Teachers’ Professional Development Learning Never Stops Every teacher knows that learning never stops – not their…
Cygnet IT
How to Find the Right Tech for Your Teaching Style
Whether they’ve been an educator for decades or this is their first year, every teacher has their own teaching style.…
Cygnet IT
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed?
Is Adaptive Learning the Solution to One-Size-Fits-All Ed? The best teachers are the most attuned ones. Without them saying a…
Cygnet IT
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis?
Can Your School Network Withstand Today’s Cyber Crisis? These days, it’s rare to find a teacher that doesn’t use classroom…
Cygnet IT
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students
Using IT to Improve Literacy in Students Students are growing up in a world where technology is everywhere, and the…
Cygnet IT
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022
4 Ways Edtech Is Making Life Easier for Educators in 2022 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the necessity of educational…
Cygnet IT
This Is What the Future of Classroom Safety Looks Like
Head into the future of the classroom In today’s digital world, technology has made opportunities endless for students. Learning can…
Cygnet IT
Trend Mapping: Charting How Education is Evolving in 2022
How do you prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist? The short answer: Technology. However, hard skills and tangible…
Cygnet IT
The Value of Networking Across Sectors & How Your IT Support Service Can Help
Business networks can benefit from business support services by sharing common issues and solutions and in this article we look…
Cygnet IT
How to Harness Virtual Communication to Full Effect?
The increase in the number of people working remotely in the current era has thrown up several issues with regard…
Cygnet IT
The Undeniable Value of an IT Support Service for SMEs
For any SME, survival during a global crisis requires astute management and clear thinking. To succeed, business owners must focus…
Cygnet IT
G Suite Enterprise for Education (GSEfE) and Chrome Management Licences
There is no doubt that Cloud services have helped underpin the country wide push for remote learning over the past…
Cygnet IT
Virtual Learning & The Evolution of Education
Virtual learning has recently come to the fore, as lockdowns and school closures exposed a massive flaw in the education…
Cygnet IT
Why Charities Need to Embrace IT Now in Order to Survive
Look at the trends for the third sector embracing technology.…
Cygnet IT
Schools & IT Support: Are You Using Your IT to Full Advantage?
Look at strategic IT support and how it can benefit schools and educational facilities. Source…
Cygnet IT
Benefits of Outsourced IT Services for Small Businesses & Charities
The importance of high-quality IT services for small businesses is growing all the time, especially as organisations become increasingly reliant…
Cygnet IT
G-suite and MS 365 setup is Free for Schools – Thank you DfE
G-Suite Application Microsoft 365 Application DfE Funding Forms: With schools experiencing mounting pressure to support remote teaching, its important you find the best platform…
Cygnet IT
How can Technology Help My Business in a Recession?
Recession is a horrible word for most of us, but it is a reality fast coming our way. Surviving one…
Cygnet IT
Teams Updates – June 2020
To all Microsoft Teams users, you will be excited to hear about the new Teams updates coming in June 2020!…
Cygnet IT
Top Tips and Insights on Using Teams, Meet and Zoom
Video calls are becoming the daily norm in both our professional and personal lives ever since lock-down began. There are…
Cygnet IT
Protected: GCSE and A-Levels: Guidance
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.…
Cygnet IT
5 Tips on Spotting Covid-19 Phishing Emails
As the pandemic continues, COVID-19 themed phishing emails are only becoming more prevalent. For cybercriminals, global, life-altering tragedies such as…
Cygnet IT
Use Lockdown to Develop Your Team
While the majority of industries are suffering greatly during this period, schools continue to operate as best they can with…
Cygnet IT
Remote Teaching Resources and Tools
The last few weeks have put an undeniable strain on educators as they were propelled into remote teaching with little…
Cygnet IT
6 Things to Consider During Your Next Video Call
Video calls are not exactly the newest thing to grace the technology stage – in fact, Skype has been doing it for well over 10 years. But they are quickly becoming our biggest…
Cygnet IT
Coronavirus: updates, support and resources
Last updated 09/07/2020 We will continue to update this blog with helpful updates, announcements, and resources as long as the…
Cygnet IT
5 Challenges Schools May Face When Adopting EdTech
Despite the rapid growth of the Educational Technology (EdTech) industry and support from the DfE many UK schools are yet to experience its benefits. The DfE unveiled…
Cygnet IT
Case Study: Glenthorne High School
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust employing over 250 staff members and educating over 1500 pupils…
Cygnet IT
What is Phishing?
This blog covers what phishing is, why its is so effective, the stages of a phishing attack, how users can…
Cygnet IT
Could this tool help increase productivity in your classroom?
5 minute read Classwork Zoom is an invaluable google extension, providing teachers with insight into students work productivity and integrity.…
Cygnet IT
What does Anti-malware software actually do?
As technology advances, integrating itself into almost every aspect of our lives- we become more accustom to providing personal and…
Cygnet IT
Cloud platforms (Office 365 or Google G Suite) – Why Back Them Up?
Cloud platforms, the holy grail of data storage – or so many might think. While these platforms are a wonderful…
Cygnet IT
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Do Small Businesses Need It?
As amazing as technology is, it’s not perfect. Systems sometimes fail, hackers find loopholes or employees make mistakes. All these…
Cygnet IT
Game changing technology
Cygnet’s CEO Darren King takes a look at what he calls ‘top technology’ with software and systems that can have…
