E1B/WNYRIC: Just say “NO” to imaging, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (InTune)

In this presentation, we are going to take a look at Windows Autopilot, the power of group tags, dynamic groups and how to leverage these mechanisms in white glove pre-provisioning to streamline device preparation. This can significantly decrease the amount of tech time spent on getting Windows devices set up for your students, faculty and staff.

Fortinet: The Ransomware Kill Chain - A Multi-Level Approach to Protection and Remediation

With cyber incidents on the rise, join Fortinet to explore a defense-in-depth strategy against ransomware. The transition to remote school and remote work has put strain on our networks, exposing holes that attackers are eagerly exploiting. Come check out the anatomy of a breach, and discover what top cybersecurity controls to prioritize to break the Ransomware Kill Chain.

CDW: What's New in Google for Education

Google is constantly updating, adding features, and improving Google for Education. These updates include new features and tools for teachers and students as well as new features to help IT administrators manage and secure their Google domains. In this session we will review the new features and updates to Google for Education, Workspace for Education Editions, Chrome OS and more.

Dell: All Aboard the PowerStore Train

PowerStore represents a transformational industry shift from traditional SAN infrastructure by offering unprecedented intelligence and flexibility, while enabling entirely new solutions with its AppsON capability. In this session, you’ll learn how the latest PowerStore release leverages innovative technologies to dramatically increase the platform’s business value.

E1B/WNYRIC: Integrating Okta Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for user identity security

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a way to verify valid user sign in with a separate device such as e-mail or phone. Okta is one of the new services that BOCES uses to deliver MFA security. This presentation will: go over what Okta can do; show some third-party apps that are already integrated into Okta; and how to setup third party apps that aren’t already integrated. The end user experience will be demonstrated and there will be an in-depth demo of the administration console for managing Okta.

Extreme: Got Insights? Extreme Networks has the tools to provide simple network visibility down to the student level

Hope isn’t an effective strategy in supporting our districts learning environments. Wired and wireless network insights need to be simple and easy to obtain. With Extreme Networks, we can provide valuable network insights with a simple, single pane of glass management tool for your entire network. During this session we will show how our ExtremeCloud IQ solution simplifies management, yet offers powerful insights with detailed reporting to understand how learning environments are being utilized down to the student level. Combine this with our brand new universal hardware and industry leading network security architecture to deliver simple, secure education networks.

CyberForceQ: How CyberForceQ’s QFRAME helps with Ed Law 2-d Compliance

Learn how to meet ED Law 2-d cybersecurity requirements with QFRAME, a cybersecurity assessment and strategy tool, with an easily accessible web-application. By participating in this session, you will be able to see a live demo on how the application works and how it can benefit your organization in becoming compliant with ED Law 2-d. QFRAME has an easy sign-up process and is available at a discounted rate to all Erie 1 BOCES schools, as one of the district’s chosen providers of this service.

Dell: Discover the Innovations that Power the Next Generation PowerEdge 15G Servers

Learn how next-gen 15G PowerEdge is advancing customers' ability to innovate, adapt and grow with its autonomous compute infrastructure, adaptive compute offerings and proactive resilience capabilities—all while advancing compute technology for AI and the Edge.

Kensington: Kensington Tech Advisor Program

Kensington is interested in your advice. We would love to have you come and complain, opine, and generally tell us how we can make our products better. We would love to trade samples, free ones for your advice. Please come to our presentation as we explained how this program works and get you involved with our Tech advisor program. Oh, and by the way, these products include docking stations, locks, case's, backpacks, headphones, ergonomic products, Kensington locks, anything we have.

Aruba: Preparing for WIFI 6E and 6Ghz Spectrum

The allocation of the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi represents the largest single allocation of spectrum in history for unlicensed use, thanks to ongoing advocacy by Aruba and other leading organizations. Join us for an update and gain greater understanding of Wi-Fi 6E, including use cases, certification, and dimensioning the wired Edge for 6 GHz APs, plus how Wi-Fi 6E capable clients associate with 6 GHz APs. Learn strategies for planning your channels with upcoming tri-band APs.

ComSource: InformaCast emergency notification system for K-12 Schools

Active shooters and other unwelcome intruders pose potential threats for which schools need to be prepared. InformaCast emergency notification system for K-12 Schools, by Singlewire, helps connect the office, classrooms, security, and administrators to help manage crisis situations efficiently. For everyday operations like granular paging and automated school bells, InformaCast makes the school day easier. Having the right tools for mass notification helps keep everyone safe. Regardless of the situation, you need to be able to reach everyone in your school or district to keep students, faculty, and staff out of harm’s way.

Dell: eSports for Education: Where We Are … Where We’re Going

Esports is an ever-growing opportunity for students from K-12 through Higher Education to experience the thrill, challenge and discipline of participating in a team sport in exciting ways. It also provides them with new and cutting-edge career pathways, not only as professional athletes, but in the myriad career opportunities supporting this growing industry!

Kensington: Kensington Tech Advisor Program

Kensington is interested in your advice. We would love to have you come and complain, opine, and generally tell us how we can make our products better. We would love to trade samples, free ones for your advice. Please come to our presentation as we explained how this program works and get you involved with our Tech advisor program. Oh, and by the way, these products include docking stations, locks, case's, backpacks, headphones, ergonomic products, Kensington locks, anything we have.

Fortinet: The Ransomware Kill Chain - A Multi-Level Approach to Protection and Remediation

With cyber incidents on the rise, join Fortinet to explore a defense-in-depth strategy against ransomware. The transition to remote school and remote work has put strain on our networks, exposing holes that attackers are eagerly exploiting. Come check out the anatomy of a breach, and discover what top cybersecurity controls to prioritize to break the Ransomware Kill Chain.

CDW: What's New in Google for Education

Google is constantly updating, adding features, and improving Google for Education. These updates include new features and tools for teachers and students as well as new features to help IT administrators manage and secure their Google domains. In this session we will review the new features and updates to Google for Education, Workspace for Education Editions, Chrome OS and more.

Dell: All Aboard the PowerStore Train

PowerStore represents a transformational industry shift from traditional SAN infrastructure by offering unprecedented intelligence and flexibility, while enabling entirely new solutions with its AppsON capability. In this session, you’ll learn how the latest PowerStore release leverages innovative technologies to dramatically increase the platform’s business value.

E1B/WNYRIC: Just say “NO” to imaging, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (InTune)

In this presentation, we are going to take a look at Windows Autopilot, the power of group tags, dynamic groups and how to leverage these mechanisms in white glove pre-provisioning to streamline device preparation. This can significantly decrease the amount of tech time spent on getting Windows devices set up for your students, faculty and staff.

Extreme: Got Insights? Extreme Networks has the tools to provide simple network visibility down to the student level

Hope isn’t an effective strategy in supporting our districts learning environments. Wired and wireless network insights need to be simple and easy to obtain. With Extreme Networks, we can provide valuable network insights with a simple, single pane of glass management tool for your entire network. During this session we will show how our ExtremeCloud IQ solution simplifies management, yet offers powerful insights with detailed reporting to understand how learning environments are being utilized down to the student level. Combine this with our brand new universal hardware and industry leading network security architecture to deliver simple, secure education networks.

CyberForceQ: How CyberForceQ’s QFRAME helps with Ed Law 2-d Compliance

Learn how to meet ED Law 2-d cybersecurity requirements with QFRAME, a cybersecurity assessment and strategy tool, with an easily accessible web-application. By participating in this session, you will be able to see a live demo on how the application works and how it can benefit your organization in becoming compliant with ED Law 2-d. QFRAME has an easy sign-up process and is available at a discounted rate to all Erie 1 BOCES schools, as one of the district’s chosen providers of this service.

Dell: Discover the Innovations that Power the Next Generation PowerEdge 15G Servers

Learn how next-gen 15G PowerEdge is advancing customers' ability to innovate, adapt and grow with its autonomous compute infrastructure, adaptive compute offerings and proactive resilience capabilities—all while advancing compute technology for AI and the Edge.

E1B/WNYRIC: Integrating Okta Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for user identity security

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a way to verify valid user sign in with a separate device such as e-mail or phone. Okta is one of the new services that BOCES uses to deliver MFA security. This presentation will: go over what Okta can do; show some third-party apps that are already integrated into Okta; and how to setup third party apps that aren’t already integrated. The end user experience will be demonstrated and there will be an in-depth demo of the administration console for managing Okta.

Aruba: Preparing for WIFI 6E and 6Ghz Spectrum

The allocation of the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi represents the largest single allocation of spectrum in history for unlicensed use, thanks to ongoing advocacy by Aruba and other leading organizations. Join us for an update and gain greater understanding of Wi-Fi 6E, including use cases, certification, and dimensioning the wired Edge for 6 GHz APs, plus how Wi-Fi 6E capable clients associate with 6 GHz APs. Learn strategies for planning your channels with upcoming tri-band APs.

ComSource: InformaCast emergency notification system for K-12 Schools

Active shooters and other unwelcome intruders pose potential threats for which schools need to be prepared. InformaCast emergency notification system for K-12 Schools, by Singlewire, helps connect the office, classrooms, security, and administrators to help manage crisis situations efficiently. For everyday operations like granular paging and automated school bells, InformaCast makes the school day easier. Having the right tools for mass notification helps keep everyone safe. Regardless of the situation, you need to be able to reach everyone in your school or district to keep students, faculty, and staff out of harm’s way.

Dell: eSports for Education: Where We Are … Where We’re Going

Esports is an ever-growing opportunity for students from K-12 through Higher Education to experience the thrill, challenge and discipline of participating in a team sport in exciting ways. It also provides them with new and cutting-edge career pathways, not only as professional athletes, but in the myriad career opportunities supporting this growing industry!