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During this time, having access to SIMS remotely is more important than ever!

We want to ensure schools are aware of the options available to enable you to access SIMS remotely and let you know we are here to help you with this.

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  • VPN Access – Most ISP (Internet service providers) will include a free VPN service which allows you to access SIMS, as well as your network documents from home. Please either enquire direct to your internet provider or speak to your IT technician to learn more!

 

  • Hosted SIMS – Your SIMS server can be hosted by Capita direct or via a third-party partner. At School ICT we have a support partner who can facilitate this. This means that there is no requirement for a SIMS server, however there is a hosting fee associated with this.

 

  • SIMS Primary – Capita have launched SIMS Primary, Capita’s cloud-based version of SIMS, allowing access to SIMS from any device with an internet connection, currently only available for primary schools, (there is a secondary version in development). Although not yet fully released, we are offering interested primary schools the option to pilot the new version alongside your existing SIMS, with a view to moving over to the cloud-based version if suited. This is currently free of charge.

 

  • Datto – School ICT can offer schools the option to purchase, (at a small cost), a Datto license which allows two users remote access to your schools SIMS server or alternatively Datto can be used to access your workstation.

To discuss your requirements please email us at helpdesk@schoolicts.co.uk

or call: 0345 2226802

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