What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is a new model of internet-based software, applications, and data storage. This allows on-demand access to shared and private resources, data, email, digital media, and calendars from any location through any type of mobile device or computer.

What types of documents does it support?

• Digital textbooks / teaching resources
• Papers, essays and book reports
• Spreadsheets, graphs, charts, data
• Presentations (with active group participation)

What are the requirements?

• A robust wireless infrastructure with adequate internet bandwidth
• Web-ready servers, computers and mobile devices for access
• Web 2.0 acceptable use policies

Who manages the Cloud?

VARtek will install and manage the K-12 Cloud for you. You spend more time educating students while we:

• Make certain that your district has the proper bandwidth and reliability
• Train teachers and administrators how to utilize the K-12 Cloud

Is it secure?

Absolutely. Users are granted access privileges with encrypted user authentication for maximum security. Staff data is backed up securely and regularly in a remote location.