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  • ECNO’s New Information Research as a Service Program Hits the Ground Running 

    ECNO’s New Information Research as a Service Program Hits the Ground Running 

    In an era where IT departments struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change, participation is growing quickly in a new ECNO service that helps school boards […]

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  • ECNO Security Solutions Continue to Evolve in 2025 

    ECNO Security Solutions Continue to Evolve in 2025 

    Established in 2019, the ECNO Security Solutions (ESS) service was created to assist K-12 School Boards in Ontario by enhancing their internal IT Security teams with agile access to additional […]

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  • Collaboration and Efficiencies: Key Advantages of ECNO Membership for Ontario’s Larger Boards 

    Collaboration and Efficiencies: Key Advantages of ECNO Membership for Ontario’s Larger Boards 

    Membership with ECNO offers clear benefits for Ontario’s smaller school boards: access to expertise, cost savings through shared services and software licensing, and staying ahead of trends via communications, committees, […]

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  • Six Essential Privacy and Security Considerations When Using Generative AI

    Six Essential Privacy and Security Considerations When Using Generative AI

    As the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into educational curriculums becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy and security considerations associated with its use. Age of Students […]

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  • Microsoft Copilot: Empowering Education with Generative AI Assistance

    Microsoft Copilot: Empowering Education with Generative AI Assistance

    Contributed by Steven Stronach, Canadian Education Team, Microsoft Canada In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Microsoft Copilot, powered by […]

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  • Reminder: Submit your requests for VASP review

    Reminder: Submit your requests for VASP review

    The ECNO Vetting of Applications for Security and Privacy (VASP) service centrally provides professional risk assessments related to security and privacy concerns for educational digital tools and applications. This service operates on […]

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  • Using Technology for Inclusive Educational Leadership

    Using Technology for Inclusive Educational Leadership

    Lakhdeep Singh Dhaliwal, Four Simple Words In the rapidly digitalizing world of education, IT leaders are positioned to champion digital equity and inclusion. The role you play extends beyond technical […]

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  • Cybersecurity: A Collective Responsibility for K-12 

    Cybersecurity: A Collective Responsibility for K-12 

    In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just the concern of a select few—it’s a shared responsibility that extends across all levels of a K-12 School Board. From Trustees to […]

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  • Five tips to help you give cyber criminals a lump of coal this holiday season

    Five tips to help you give cyber criminals a lump of coal this holiday season

    The holiday season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers through fake websites, malicious links, fake charities, and phishing emails that appear to be from […]

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  • ECNO Shared Technology Services brings education expertise to help Rainy River DSB implement advanced technology solutions 

    ECNO Shared Technology Services brings education expertise to help Rainy River DSB implement advanced technology solutions 

    When IT leaders at Rainy River District School Board in Fort Francis secured funding to implement Microsoft Intune endpoint management system across the board, they knew it wouldn’t be a […]

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  • Empowering Our Education Community in Cyber Security 

    Empowering Our Education Community in Cyber Security 

    In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the education sector finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability. Today, more than ever, it is crucial to prioritize information […]

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  • ECNO Announces new Shared Technology Services Program Manager

    ECNO Announces new Shared Technology Services Program Manager

    ECNO is pleased to announce that Mike Forgie has been appointed to the position of Shared Technology Services Program Manager Mike comes to ECNO from Simcoe County District School Board […]

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