Education Continuity
Today, technology is mission critical to all aspects of education. IT supports teaching and learning, communications, daily reporting and much more. To ensure education continuity for today’s schools, you must have a pressure-tested IT recovery and crisis management plan, and support from your vendor partners.
 | Consortium of School Networking’s IT Crisis Preparedness InitiativeDell is a proud sponsor of the Consortium of School Networking's (CoSN’s) IT Crisis Preparedness Initiative. The initiative site provides disaster recovery guidance from mitigation through recovery — including checklists, practical tips and planning documents. |
 | Dell Global Command CentersBased on the crisis management best practices of process centers such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dell Global Command Center uses industry-leading, real-time technologies to speed problem resolution, efficiently route parts and direct expert technicians to your site — even during a natural disaster. |
 | Dell Disaster Recovery SolutionsDell Disaster Recovery Solutions are specifically designed to ensure that you can recover quickly from an interruption or event. We can help you retain critical student information and keep school systems in operation. |
 | Private Cloud ComputingToday’s schools are looking for solutions that extend learning beyond the walls of the classroom to promote 24/7 learning and provide access even if a school interruption occurs. |
 | Crisis Management and Alerting ServicesDell MessageOne helps ensure you are able to communicate during a crisis situation to quickly contact your people and eliminate e-mail downtime. |
Additional Resources
The following are additional resources on education continuity:
- CoSN IT preparedness site for education continuity guidance
- U.S. Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Students and Educators
- World Health Organization H1N1 flu coverage and guidance
- DRI® International — continuity management, information, resources and training opportunities
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