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Been with EXA for 3 years now, top service no issues. Just announced 1 gig connections.

For those asking about moving away, bear in mind extra work to deal with various companies, also consider financial viability of suppliers you use. We moved and found solutions for all the data transfers, you need to talk to the relevant BCC departments directly. Moving is not for everyone, great for schools with good "in house" support. But some primary schools don't have such support and like it or not Link2ICT do offer a one stop shop for those. In my opinion primary schools should look at working together & employ a tech to support them. Link are trying to change to be more customer focused rather than profit driven, the loss income from schools such as ours has highlighted the need for change, only time will tell...

Yammer enterprise will be free for all education plans, being rolled out, see here

Yes we have, we still use Link2ICT for MIS support

Interesting day, good format I thought

Think they should also invite those that have left, if they want to get better hear why people left & how they could win them back?

Just for everyone's information you can leave Link2ICT at any time, you just have to give three months notice. I hope Link2ICT do get their act together, unfortunately the cynic in me thinks otherwise. I feel the people there really want to do the right thing, but the business that is Capita restricts them?

We saved a considerable amount on our broadband & have the option of a static ip 3g connection as broadband failover. Moving anyway from Link2ICT is not for every school, but we have found we have far more flexibility. - - - Updated - - - We saved a considerable amount on our broadband & have the option of a static ip 3g connection as broadband failover. Moving anyway from Link2ICT is not for every school, but we have found we have far more flexibility.

Shame I couldn't be there, sounded fun

Hi all, I've been advising a non profit organisation which are looking to offer a one stop solution to schools. Out of interest how many schools out there would be interested in this service? I DO NOT work or have any financial interest in this just want to make you all aware there is now a possible viable alternative to Link2ICT. PM me if you are interested & i'll let you know more.

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Hi, We moved from our LEA and not looked back. I can recommend EXA Networks their Internet provision has free filtering & service is fantastic.

We have a full ICT Suite furniture for sale, was £12K when purchased. In excellent condition, 30 bays, 3 rows, 2 double sided, 1 single, 6 bays in each row, 30 in total. Birmingam based school, contact myself if interested. Viewing recommended, any reasonable offers considered.

Sorry I won't be elaborating as I think this may have legal implications & is being taken to higher levels. I will say this many Birmingham schools are un-happy with Link2ICT & their reaction to schools finding best value alternatives.

Working with schools? More like against