Want to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students? Take a look at this week's video to see how Microsoft Learning tools are promoting a culture of accessibility for every student. With tools designed to help with everything from increasing reading comprehension to demystifying math, Microsoft Education is empowering every student to reach their full potential.

Did you know that up to 50% of instructional time can be lost managing student needs? For teachers, that means a class of 20 is really closer to a classroom of 40. Giving your educators the right tools to cut down managing student needs can result in a far better experience for students. At AdaptivEdge, we want to help you find the right solutions to help you create a more personalized experience for your students. Contact us today to learn more.

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More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.

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With the end of support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 fast approaching, your company's sensitive data is at risk -- a risk compounded by the skyrocketing number of employee devices. Confirming this trend are findings from the World Trade Report and a Kaspersky Lab Study showing 50% of small businesses have suffered a data breach costing an average of $120,000. Without the right tools, how would your company respond to a major breach? Going modern with Microsoft can help. Specifically, it enables you to increase productivity and security, while reducing costs. This infographic provides more industry trends and customer stories. Check it out to better understand the risks and why Windows 10 and Office 365 are the right solutions to address them.

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For the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), creating stimulating educational experiences for students is top priority. They focused on providing education technology that would inspire educators and make students excited to learn. As part of the mission to give students a well-rounded education, CMS deployed Minecraft: Education Edition to engage students and ignite their passion for learning. Check out this video to see how this school district made learning fun and improved student skills like math fluency and critical thinking.

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For a student who is hard of hearing, it can be difficult to communicate in class. That's why Esam Baboukhan, the e-learning manager at the City of Westminster College (CWC), introduced Teams to facilitate the learning experience for every student, regardless of their ability to hear. Since then, Esam has seen improved student teamwork, especially with students that previously had to communicate through an interpreter. It's one way that the modern workplace has enabled students to collaborate at CWC.

With more than 2,100 applications, trucking company JB Hunt needed to simplify their data operations onto one platform. They didn't want to restructure all their applications, so they found a platform that could seamlessly integrate with their existing apps. Azure made moving their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud easy. It gave them the ability to lift and shift to a modern platform. With the right help, you can do the same. Contact AdaptivEdge to learn how we can help.

It's perfectly natural to be apprehensive about adopting new technology. Do we really need it? Will we actually use it? For schools contemplating the adoption of Windows 10 and looking to improve learning outcomes for students, we believe the answer to these questions is a resounding yes! Still unsure? Check out this infographic and contact us to have your concerns addressed.

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One in five organizations have lost customers as a result of a cyberattack. Nearly 30% have lost revenue, with the average cost of a single data breach reported to be $4 million. At the same time, 74% of IT leaders say security concerns hold them back from moving to the cloud. What about you? Get the real story. Here are four common myths about cloud security and facts about the Microsoft cloud.

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What does a modern learning space look like? And what technologies are needed to make learning spaces more flexible and collaborative? Research shows that creating a healthy physical learning environment for students has a profound positive impact on the way they learn and retain information. Check out this infographic for more information on Quality Design, and how we can help your school provide the optimum learning environment for your students.

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