Redstor displays it's cloud services at BETT 2011

The Redstor team are back to work after BETT 2011 and after 4 days of greetings and meetings, we've been able to take stock and reflect at another successful year at BETT.

One of the highlights has to be that CentraStage- distributed by Redstor - was selected by Computing Magazine in it's Top 5 "Best of BETT" as reported here.

"Hardware management and monitoring software provider CentraStage launched a new version of its cloud offering; an integrated application that allows users to download and deploy pre-packaged software to their managed IT estate, regardless of network or location. The software also allows schools to track and update a range of devices remotely, and CTO Ian Van Reenan told Computing that the firm will be releasing a version for Apple OS devices, such as MacBooks, but is still working on software for iOS devices such as the iPad and iPhone. "

There was also a significant amount of interest in our new cloud storage services, RBUSS mobile and Redstor e-safety. There was a consistent flow of demonstrations across all of these services taking place for large parts of the exhibition, with all being greatly received by BETT delegates.

Redstor displays it's cloud services at BETT 2011

Another brilliant day at BETT 2011 for Redstor yesterday, several key meetings and a large amount of interest from passing visitors.

On our stand we're demonstrating V4 of CentraStage, our remote monitoring and support tool currently used by over 30 Local Authorities and private sector providers across the country.

CentraStage V4 introduces the ComStore, an integrated application store that allows CentraStage users to download and deploy pre-packaged software to their managed IT estate, regardless of network or location. Core features such as audit, configuration, monitoring, remote support and reporting are all enhanced, while new services and functionality available via the ComStore will include additional reports, monitors, scripts and dashboard widgets as well as 3rd party software packages.

Why wouldn't you want to come and find out more about CentraStage V4 and our continuation of providing cloud services into the education space? We're on stand U23 at BETT. If you can't make it to BETT, our main office is available on +44 118 951 5200

E-safety at BETT 2011

Day 1 feedback from our team at BETT 2011 has been fantastic. Yesterday was a very positive day with a large number of meetings and the launch of Redstor e-safety has been extremely well received by our education partners.

Prior to BETT 2011, The Guardian ran an article on e-safety and safeguarding which references the launch of Redstor e-safety at BETT 2011.

"And Redstor, a managed services provider, has teamed up with Securus on a new e-safety service for local authority networks. It flags up child protection and behavioural issues, such as the use of proxy bypass sites, as well as key words indicating self-harm and drugs."

If you wish to find out more about Redstor e-safety then you can either visit us on stand U23 at BETT this week or call our Main Office on +44 118 951 5200.

Redstor launches e-safety service

Redstor are pleased to formally announce the launch of our new e-safety service. We are looking forward to discussing this in depth with our education channel partners at BETT show this week, where we have a record high number of appointments and meetings.

Redstor, a leading managed services, cloud storage and IT solutions provider, has today launched a new e-Safety service. Redstor e-Safety will be available to Local Authority and education IT service providers in the UK to help schools protect against the rising threat of cyber bullying.

Redstor will continue to work through its vast network of partners and build upon relationships with over 85 Local Authorities and education service providers to provide this new e-safety service to schools and educational establishments.

Redstor e-Safety, powered by Securus, will ensure a safe online working environment for pupils and teachers by capturing ICT issues and misuse. The service identifies and captures incidents such as cyberbullying, access to harmful web sites, the un-safe or inappropriate use of email, computer programs and online applications.

The launch of Redstor e-Safety comes at a time when Ofsted has highlighted Internet safety and the importance of safeguarding against online bullying and cyber abuse while providing pupils with increased access to Internet based technologies.

The new service captures child protection and behavioral issues such as the use of proxy bypass sites, contact with strangers, inappropriate content uploaded to a school’s network as well as key words indicating self-harm and drugs.

Paul Evans, Managing Director at Redstor, said: “Redstor e-Safety allows pupils and staff to feel more confident about using new technologies, safe in the knowledge the ICT network is monitored and protected.”

Evans continues, “Ofsted has stated that Headteachers must meet a legal duty of care to protect pupils and staff and provide a safe learning environment yet without monitoring technology many schools are unaware if a pupil is at risk on-line. Redstor e-Safety allows Schools and ICT service providers to safely manage any schools ICT network, providing a constant vigil for pupils and staff.”

Intrigued? Redstor will be at stand U23 at BETT, where we will be happy to answer your questions.

BETT 2011

Next week, Redstor will be exhibiting at BETT 2011, the largest education technology exhibition in the world. This will be our 6th consecutive year of exhibiting and is a brilliant way for us to interact with our channel partners in the education sector including Local Authorities and service providers.

At BETT 2011, we will also be formally launching our new Cloud e-safety service, this is a combination of technical training for pupils and content monitoring. Specifically this helps to eliminate cyber bullying, illegal activity, breaches of child safety and enables schools to achieve more than "Satisfactory" mark for the category "Safeguarding" in their annual OFSTED reports.

Paul Evans, Redstor's Managing Director said, "The whole team is highly enthused ahead of BETT, we've got over 60 meetings booked which is a record high for us. We're all very excited to be meeting our existing and new partners to discuss new services to deliver; in particular e-safety which we believe further strengthens our position within education. "

Intrigued? We're at Stand U23 if you'd like to find out more - if you wish to book an appointment to meet with us at BETT then please call 0118 9515 200.

The ALL NEW Redstor Protector Service

Although the concept has remained the same, and that is to simply and cost-effectively protect PC and Laptop data against damage, loss and theft, the new Redstor Protector service has completely changed from what you may have seen or heard before and is now altogether better!

Redstor Protector fully integrates automatic PC backup and recovery, at rest encryption, remote data deletion, port access control and device trace into a single product suite. Working together as a single solution, these components deliver more protection against data loss or theft than five point solutions can offer.

The Redstor Protector Service has been designed to be offered by Service Providers, fully backed by Redstor who provides its 'cloud' experience, technology infrastructure and marketing support allowing you to easily take the service to your customers and schools. We like to think that Redstor Protector is the most secure and comprehensive mobile data protection and recovery solution available, preventing data security risks and keeping you out of the news headlines! The Redstor Protector Service complies with current laws and legislation for data protection including Becta guidelines making this service extremely popular with the Education Sector where Redstor already provides services to over 75 Local Authorities and 12,000 schools.

We are launching the Redstor Protector Service at next weeks BETT show, 13th-16th January, London Olympia where we will be running demonstrations of the the most secure and comprehensive mobile data protection and recovery service available. If you are planning on attending the show, please come and talk to us and see what the Redstor Protector Service can offer. We will be located on Stand U23 and will be running demonstrations throughout the duration of the show.

For a few pence per day per PC or Laptop, the Redstor Protector Service offers many benefits:

Redstor Protector combines 5 best-of-breed components into one powerful solution - Policy-driven PC backup, at rest encryption, port access control, remote data deletion and device trace.
Quickly generate a new recurring income stream with minimal cost of entry.
No infrastructure costs and low operating overheads.
Built on solid, proven award winning technology.
Scales from a handful to many thousands of users with ease.
Simple sign up process.
Designed to keep support calls to a minimum.
Extend your brand and create loyalty with product re-branding options.
Extensive sales tools and customer facing collateral available for be re-branded.
Designed to be sold on an annual basis therefore creating recurring revenues.
Built around Redstor's Storage Platform - Redstor have been focused on data management and protection since 1998 and have created one of the largest service provider enabled storage infrastructures (storage clouds) in the UK. Redstor Online Backup is re-branded by numerous well known service organisations and is the engine behind the UK's leading Backup Service for Schools (RBUSS). Over 75 Local Authorities and Service Providers use Redstor's Online Service to backup and restore the data of over 12,000 schools in the UK.

Visit us @ BETT 2010, 13-16th January, Olympia London or if you would like further information or would like to arrange your FREE 30-day evaluation, please contact mark.treweeke@redstor.com

Redstor backup service for schools through to the final judging phase for the BETT Awards 2010!

Redstor's successful online backup service for schools (RBUSS) has made it through to the final judging phase for the BETT Awards 2010. The service successfully passed and completed the technical evaluation phase, meeting the BETT Awards technical criteria.
The service is entered in the 'Leadership & Management Solutions' category.

The finalists for the BETT Awards 2010 will be published on the BETT Awards website on the 12th November 2009 so everything is crossed that Redstor make this shortlist of nominees.
The BETT Awards partners consider high technical standards to be critical components of educational products and services. External moderators have guided the technical evaluation of the solution.

Redstor's online backup service is used by over 75 Local Authorities and service providers in the Education Sector throughout the United Kingdom addressing the backups of over 12,000 schools.
The software that powers the service is Capita’s approved backup technology for SIMS, however it also protects every other MIS application in use amongst UK schools. RBUSS is protecting school data across a broad mix of Local Authorities in the UK, regardless of size, demographics, location, numbers of school and size of school.
Admin and Curriculum bundles are available in differing Gb sized accounts.
www.redstor.com/backupforschools.html