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June 2008 - The event which officially launched the new embc Learning Network Services was held on 24 June 2008 at Holywell Park, Loughborough University, with attendees from eight Local Authorities. An insightful and lively presentation included speakers from keynote education speaker John Davitt, with senior members from embc, Synetrix and Microsoft. Prizes were awarded to the schoolchildren winners of the Netiquette Competition, followed by a showcase demonstration of services now available to schools.

More can be viewed at the embc Portal

January 2008 - Highlighting the impact of a powerful Learning Gateway integrated with valuable educational, administrative and communications resources, Microsoft released the case study on the Leeds Learning Network (designed and managed by Synetrix) this year at BETT 2008.

What's different about this story is not what can be achieved with technology, but what has already been achieved - through personalised access to learning spaces and communications tools, collaboration encouraged amongst students, teachers, parents and carers, and an increased focused on user generated content - which is currently serving over 100,000 pupils and staff within the Leeds metropolitan area Education community.

Read more at 'Another BETT Learning Gateway story' on the Microsoft UK Schools News Blog

Read the full story on the worldwide Microsoft Case Studies Web Site

January 2008 - NHS Connecting for Health, on behalf of the NHS, has secured a range of Framework Contracts through open competition for Additional Supply Capability & Capacity (ASCC) of IT products and services to the NHS. The ASCC Frameworks will enable the streamlined procurement of IT systems and services from suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the health sector and can be used to support both National Programme for IT (NPfIT) related work and wider IT related projects.

More information about the Framework Contracts is available at www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/industry/ascc/awarded

October 2007 - London’s 2600 maintained schools can now receive greater protection from a growing tide of inappropriate online behaviour such a cyber-bullying. Surveys suggest that 11% of 12-15 years old have been bullied over the internet and via email. London schools can be protected by the latest security software via LGfL, supplied by Synetrix the software sits within the LGfL network and is provided as a managed service.

Anti Cyber-Bullying Software in the news:

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7039217.stm

news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_7040000/newsid_7040500/7040558.stm?bw=nb&mp=rm&news=1

Aug 2007 - Acting on behalf of 31 Local Authorities (LAs) and their schools in the acquisition and supply of fixed line, mobile and wireless broadband connectivity services, under the OGC framework, Becta conducted a Broadband Connectivity mini-competition which was awarded to Synetrix.

The Computers for Pupils funding is targeted at Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils resident in the 10% most deprived areas in England, putting ICT into the homes with the aim of giving these pupils the same opportunities as their peers; providing conditions that support progress towards their targets, support personalised learning by providing access to ICT whenever or wherever is most appropriate for learning, and encourage the development of ICT skills appropriate to the 21st Century for the pupils and their families.

Further details about this initiative are contained in the Computers for Pupils Guidance 2006-08, which can be found at:

www.teachernet.gov.uk/docbank/index.cfm?id=10284

July 2007 - Synetrix selected as contractor for embc network and services to schools and Local Authorities from 1st April 2008. Full details at:

ws.embc.org.uk/workspaces/library/embc-Information/embcpl_press_release_final.pdf

July 2007 - Cisco Systems is pleased to recognize and congratulate SYNETRIX LTD. (UK) for achieving Cisco Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence.

Customer Satisfaction Excellence is the highest distinction a partner can achieve within the Cisco Channel Partner Program. SYNETRIX LTD. (UK) will be recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence in the Cisco Partner Locator (www.cisco.com/go/partnerlocator) with a special star indicator representing your achievement. Customers, Cisco personnel and partners will be able to identify you as having achieved outstanding customer satisfaction as part of Cisco's worldwide assessment process.

Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence assessment is based upon the customer satisfaction results captured in the Cisco Partner Access Online tool (www.cisco.com/go/pal). Each quarter, Cisco will acknowledge Certified Partners that have the highest customer satisfaction distinction within each geographic region.

Customer Satisfaction Excellence is a core value we both share and a key driver of our current and future success. Thank you for your commitment to the success of your customers. For more information on Cisco Channel Customer Satisfaction Excellence, please visit: www.cisco.com/go/pal

Sincerely,

Cisco Channels Team

It is because the Norfolk Open Link wireless network is hoped to have such a significant impact upon the working lives of many people in the area that this project was selected for user testing and review by the BBC Technology team.

• UK embraces wi-fi services. Wi-fi - broadband without the wires - is becoming increasingly popular as it is made available in more locations around the UK. Watch the video
• Norwich pioneers free city wi-fi
• Reporters' log: Wi-fi day out
• Case study: Wi-fi in Norwich
• In pictures: Norwich Wi-Fi day
• Wi-fi: Your questions answered
• Real world tests for net calling
• Wi-Fi gaming gets players going
• What do you want to know about wi-fi technology?
• Q&A: Wi-fi explained

• A network for learning (Government Computing)
• Learning network will cover 400 locations (Network Plus)
• Leeds schools open the net (Kablenet)
• Leeds Learning Network signs up managed service provider (Communications News)
• Breaking down class barriers (The Guardian)

Childnet International extends its reach to parents by distributing free internet safety leaflets to primary schools with funding from the Department for Education and Skills. (PDF 15k)

Synetrix and BBC Midlands Today envision the future of education in 2020. Watch the video