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It must be Bett time once more, and we are more than set for a week of fun and mass geekery at London’s ExCEL to participate in the world’s largest education technology show.
This year we shall be joining forces with the wonderful chaps at ICT Direct on stand E150 right in the heart of the action.
As usual we shall be there to meet you all in the real world, furnish you with freebies, raffle prizes (for both visitors and those who couldn't make it), provide a place to rest and meet up and (some may even think this is the most important part) provide you with free pizza at lunchtime each day (keep an eye on our Twitter feed -
We shall also have a big and very powerful USB charging bank on the stand curtesy of ICT Direct, so if you need to rest up for a little while, we can recharge your phone as well as your bones!
Our stand staff will also be out and about around the show looking for the newest and most interesting things to see and play with as well as keeping a sharp eye out for any fun freebies, competitions and giveaways run by exhibitors.
And, as always, we have included below a list of our sponsors to help you find out what they are up to during the show and locate them in the vastness of ExCEL!
ICT Direct/EduGeek – E150
ICT Direct and EduGeek have teamed up at Bett this year to ensure that not only can you get to meet your favourite geeks, grab lunch and rest your show-weary bones but try out the absolutely amazing gaming PC made by ICT Direct, who have been providing UK schools and charities with the finest quality refurbished computer hardware for more than a decade.
ICT Direct supply hundreds of budget conscious UK schools helping them to maximise their IT investment with a large range of quality refurbished desktop, laptops, servers and equipment, all backed by our superb warranty.
They will have examples of these to try out on the stand.
If you want to stretch your IT hardware budget, pop over to stand E150 and speak to John Graham and Dave Foulks to see what they can do to help you get the most out of your limited finances.
Web: www.ict-direct.co.uk
Email: sales@ict-direct.co.uk
Tel: 01254 820980
Smoothwall – D184
Smoothwall are the leading online safety providers to the Education market in the UK, protecting over one million students in more than 7000 schools, colleges and academies with their innovative web filtering and online safeguarding solutions.
SWG:
Smoothwall’s SWG solution analyses and categorises web content in real time without relying on URL blocklists which can quickly become outdated.
UTM:
Smoothwall’s UTM solution is a complete all-in-one protection package and includes anti-malware powered by market leading Bitdefender.
Visigo:
Visigo is a keystroke monitoring solution that intelligently alerts your safeguarding team if it detects a student is at risk.
NetSupport – D120
At Bett 2018, NetSupport will be on stand D120, showcasing all the elements needed for successful school IT management. This includes its range of IT asset management features to help network managers effectively manage their entire IT estate from one central point and gain a real-time overview of IT activity. Plus classroom management tools which help teachers leverage the full value of technology-led learning – and its safeguarding toolkit supporting safeguarding leads in maintaining a safe learning environment.
There will also be special guest appearances from:
- Mark Anderson, ICT Evangelist
- Henry Platten, founder of eCadets and GoBubble
- Karl Denton, IT Manager at St Bede Academy
- Lee Jepson, Director of IT at L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
- GDPR in Schools, discussing GDPR compliancy
- Plus many more!
Plus, NetSupport Radio is back and hosted once more by Russell Prue, founder of the Anderton Tiger Group. Broadcasting from Bett live every day at 4pm, tune in for the latest news and insights from experts and thought leaders across the sector. Remember, you can get involved using #NetSupportRadio or texting 85010, starting your message with RADIO. Alternatively, you can email Russell live on our stand at [email protected].
Meet the team at the show or message them on EduGeek: @Matt_NetSupport, @Emma_NetSupport, @Samantha_NetSupport, @Tom_NetSupport, @Katie_NetSupport, and they will be happy to help. For any other questions, feel free to PM Al at @Al_NetSupport
Alternatively, contact the office on 01778 382270 or email [email protected]
Net-Ctrl – C61
Net-Ctrl will once again be exhibiting at BETT on stand C61.
Each year we take a selection of our partners to the show. This year there is a concentration on our building security solutions that are able to integrate together to form an extremely flexible and advanced security solution. These technologies include wireless locks, access control, IP-CCTV and IP PoE audio speakers.
These technologies have been very popular with a number of schools looking to form a secure lockdown solution for possible terror or threat scenarios. The systems have the ability to work together so a push of a button or click on a screen could send a site into lockdown mode immediately securing doors and gates and sending pre-recorded announcements around the buildings.
In addition to these technologies, we will also have solutions from both Ruckus and Palo Alto Networks.
Joining us at BETT 2018,include:
Aperio – Wireless Lock Technology from ASSA ABLOY
CEM – Access Control and Fully Integrated Security Management Systems.
MOBOTIX – High-Resolution IP-CCTV Camera and Video Door Entry Systems
Netgenium – IP PoE Intelligent Audio and Lockdown Solutions
Ruckus – Smart WiFi with Controller and Controller-less Solutions and Switch Portfolio
Palo Alto Networks – Next-Generation Firewalls and Endpoint Protection for Safeguarding
Contacts:
Josh Moore – [email protected]
Mark Power – [email protected]
GDPR in School – Multiple stands
GDPR in Schools is hitting the BETT floor and, with our partners, ready to support schools and your suppliers on your GDPR journey.
Throughout the show we will be working with partners on their stands to deliver sensible and targeted advice, bust some myths and help you make sure that any investment you make is worthwhile.
Groupcall – C190: All day
ParentPay – C200: All day
NetSupport – D120: 2-3 each day. We will also be chatting to Russell Prue later in the week about questions that have been raised. If you have any burning questions send them over to [email protected] and we will try and make sure they all get answered.
We will also be presenting on the SISRA stand (D410) on a short session to target awareness.
Groupcall also have a keynote session in the Arena on Wednesday: 12.30-13.05 - Mountain or molehill? GDPR in perspective, which will be well worth trying to get to.
We are looking forward to catching up with you all, and getting further comments and feedback. As part of our continued work with DfE, we are bringing together DfE, ICO and suppliers for a breakfast meeting, helping to work out kinks and myths and to help your suppliers get you the information you need.
BenQ – B180
BenQ is poised to optimise the interactive flat panel platform with the friendliest interactive display design and classroom-ready solutions to support schools by bringing a truly interactive learning experience into their classrooms. All of the RP series interactive flat panels come with features such as a built in Android operating system, Low Blue Light and Flicker Free Technologies, 4K resolution, 20-point touch technology that lets people interact with on-screen content all at once.
- Charlotte Lammin – Marketing Manager
- Royce Lye – General Manager
- Chris Moore – Sales Head
- Chris Goff – AV Product Manager
- Adrian Kite – Senior IFP Sales Manager
LenovoSoftware/PaperCut (iTS) – E410
ITS is a leading software development company specialising in management and control systems for Education, serving thousands of institutions worldwide.
Through our intelligent software, schools & colleges save themselves time, stress and all-important budget, while promoting more efficient workflows and improved safeguarding measures.
We are an independent EdTech company of 30 years, headquartered in London, with operations throughout the UK, Europe and North America, across six global offices.
Our stand number this year is E410. We will be offering live demonstrations of;
PaperCut – Print, Copy & Scan Management
Reduce paper and toner usage and slash print & copy running costs with the UK’s #1 print management system!
LanSchool – Classroom & Network Management
Remove learner distractions and promote student engagement, manage resources and boost your eSafety compliance.
+ Other solutions. See you there!
Exa – C322
Exa Education are a familiar face at the Bett Show, and are set to appear at stand C322 (right by the Microsoft stand) this year. A leading independent ISP, Exa offer a wide range of services for education, including flexible connectivity options (like future-proof DarkLight), ExaVoice VoIP and SurfProtect Quantum content filtering.
Standing out through the excellent services they provide, their flexible options and their low prices, Exa are a fantastic choice for Internet services of practically any kind, supplying thousands of schools and academies around the country.
Exa also work to give back to the community, running exa.foundation, a not-for-profit branch aimed at inspiring, supporting and promoting Computing in schools. This year, exa.foundation’s GCSE MOOC is shortlisted at the Bett Awards, whilst exa.foundation’s Specialist Leader in Education, Alan O’Donohoe is set to take part in a Pi-Top presentation on collaborative problem solving, running from 10:30 at the Schools Theatre on Wednesday the 24th.
At this year’s Bett Show, Exa are offering free advice and answers for schools, academies and businesses, covering everything from the effective use of Raspberry Pi to the effects of GDPR in schools, maximising Internet connectivity performance, and far more - just head over to the stand with any questions.
Schools Broadband – C395
In response to tougher school budgets, increasingly complex web filtering demands and an era of cyber threats like no other, BETT 2018 sees Schools Broadband launch its brand new, all-in-one, broadband, filtering and security service.
Topping investments over £250,000, their application of cutting-edge technology delivers new standards in filtering and security. The new platform is powered by industry-leading capability from Netsweeper and Lightspeed Systems, combined with world-leading security from Fortinet.
Schools Broadband has also introduced a tailored design service, helping schools design all-in-one connectivity, filtering and security packages, to meet school’s needs and budgets.
They offer fully managed or self-managed options, providing broadband connections from 10Mbps to 10Gbps and firewalls from standard to fully resilient. Their extra Data Loss Prevention feature is a welcome addition for network managers and school heads looking to tighten security, ready for GDPR.
Be sure to visit their on-site “Speed Check Station” to find out your school’s maximum broadband/internet speed capability; who knows, you may even find you can benefit from their new low-cost giga fibre network!
With huge savings to be made via their VoIP and SIP telephony services, be sure to visit them on stand C395 to find out more!
Stone Computers – E184
Stone’s mission is to improve the education, health and quality of life of people in the UK through technology services. By taking ownership of the technology our customers want us to, we enable organisations to concentrate on what they do best – whether that’s looking after the citizens of today or tomorrow.
School Cloud System – A200
School Cloud Systems is a multi-award winning software company providing the Parents Evening System and Room Booking System to over 3,000 schools worldwide.
Drop by their stand at A200 to see the market leading Parents Evening System that allows parents to book online to see their child's teachers at the parents' evening. They integrate with all the major School Management Systems and provide Single Sign-On with Firefly, RM Unify and SIMS ID.
They also provide the market leading Room Booking System to manage the booking of rooms & resources (such as IT Rooms, Sport Facilities and Meeting Rooms) during the school day and invoice hirers for lettings after the school day.
Existing and new customers are very welcome to drop by our stand to see new features and discuss any product improvements.
Groupcall – C190
Focussed on improving children’s outcomes, Groupcall products are increasingly at the heart of data-driven decision-making in MATs, schools and LAs across the country. In addition to launching intelligent analytics and unveiling a pathway to GDPR compliance at Bett, Groupcall will showcase enhancements to its Messenger and Emerge product suites.
Clevertouch – C280
Clevertouch is launching a host of original new features and technology innovations for the Plus Series, the market leading interactive touchscreen range in education, at BETT 2018. Super Glide Surface is a new super smooth glass screen, with a clear anti-glare surface, that provides the perfect writing touchscreen experience. Advanced Precision Touch gives teachers the ability to assign colours to multiple pens, enables limitless gesture control and allows endless side-swipe whiteboarding. Latest operating system 7.1 gives split screen when using apps, access to Cloud accounts and Chrome browser.
FURTHERMORE we are launching the Clevertouch Academy, a programme of FREE seminars and workshops up in the North Gallery, room 18. Take a seat and enjoy the complimentary refreshments whilst discovering the latest from thought leaders and EdTech experts, including Q&A sessions with teachers who have installed Clevertouch into their classrooms. Sign up here: https://www.clevertouch.com/bett
Speak to anyone on the stand for a demo on the latest Clevertouch has to offer. International visitors should speak to Simon, Jack, or Brian. There may still be spaces in the Clevertouch Academy on the day - ask for Chloe, Adam, Ash, or Mike for more details.
Wave9 – E350
Wave 9 is one of the fastest growing providers of Broadband, Web-Filtering, Internet Security, Wired and Wireless Networks and Telephony services to education.
With minimal upfront charges and included ongoing support and management, our services enable Schools to improve their IT service and security while still reducing costs. We’ve earned an excellent reputation for flexibility, value, service and support.
Our services are the perfect solution for single schools or growing Multi Academy Trusts, facilitating mobile/remote working and collaboration while ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance.
With IT security under the spotlight, we’ll have our partners Sophos on hand to discuss broader security considerations.
As An Edugeek forum sponsor, it would be great to meet up with community members so pop along and say hello.
Andy (@Wave9_Andy)
Lee (@Wave9_Lee)
Schoolcomms/ParentPay/Cypad – C200
We’re really excited about being at Bett this year as we’re launching a load of really cool features for our parent apps. It’s the same sound, feature rich and reliable Schoolcomms that people expect, but we’re having a make-over. Schools will be able to apply their own branding to the app and have a banner where they can promote events, successes and other news – right in front of parents when they sign in.
We’re also launching 4 app packages – which essentially makes it easier for schools to choose what bits of Schoolcomms they need. Our developers will be on the stand (as well as our sales people) so if EduGeeks want to come and meet SchoolcommsGeeks– you know where we are.
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