where every connection
is brewed to perfection.
With our tailored solutions and proactive management, we’re raising the bar for digital excellence.
Seamless connectivity for your business and school
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Enhanced fibre availability, sourcing the optimal connection
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Cost reductions on your internet
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Provision of fully managed connections that ensure maximum uptime
Additional online safety for your school
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Per-user filtering for all devices – Chromebooks, iPads, Mac, Windows
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Full visibility and reporting of all online activity – both at school and at home
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Receive reports and notifications for flagged content
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Full, setup, support and training included
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Fully managed connectivity
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Proactive alerting to protect your connection and data
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Enhanced fibre availability
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Perfect WiFi – keeping you connected everywhere
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‘Best In Class’ monitoring and filtering for schools
Perfect Wifi
Where-ever your business, we can optimise your WiFi – keeping you connected.
Proactive Service
A connectivity solution that communicates with you in real time.
Monitor & Filter
Keeping users safe, and maintaining their safety through bespoke monitoring.
Efficient Solutions
Efficiency is at the heart of IcyTea. We optimize every aspect of your connectivity, from selecting the best suppliers to ensuring your speeds are top-notch. With our streamlined processes and quick issue resolution, you can focus on what matters most, knowing your internet is as smooth as a perfectly brewed cup of tea.
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Prepare your school for the digital switch-off and transition to VOIP. With an updated date of change from the UK Government (now amended to 2027), many have taken a sigh of relief with the idea that they have extra time before
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The Evolution of Classroom Technology: From Chalkboards to Smartboards
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Strategies for Managing and Mitigating IT Downtime in Schools
IT downtime can disrupt learning and administrative activities. This article provides strategies to minimize downtime and ensure reliable school internet and broadband for schools, with a served with a cool helping of IcyTea.
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Top Trends in Educational Technology for the Upcoming School Year
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in educational technology. This article explores the innovations set to transform classrooms and enhance school internet and
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Maximizing Cybersecurity in Schools: Essential Steps for 2024
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Level Up Learning: Integrating Gamification into the Curriculum to Boost Student Engagement
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Stay Ahead of the Game: 5 IT Improvements for Schools Over the 2024 Summer Holidays
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Is Your School’s Technology Up to Date with The Latest DfE Guidance?
Navigating the New Guidelines In the ever-evolving world of education, staying up to date with the latest guidelines from the Department for Education (DfE) is crucial. The recent
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Your School’s Summer IT Checklist!
Prepare your school’s IT infrastructure for the upcoming year with this comprehensive summer checklist. From upgrading school broadband to ensuring robust school internet, we’ve got you covered. Read on to get your weekly dose of IcyTea tech refreshment.
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Dial into the Future: How Digital Phone Systems Can Transform Your School
The Digital Dial Tone With the advent of digital technology, traditional phone systems are quickly becoming obsolete. Schools need to keep up with this transformation to enhance communication
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Phishing for Trouble: a Guide on How You Can Protect Your School
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Understanding Social Media in 2024: Navigating the Digital Playground
The Digital Playground of Social Media In an era where social media is as ubiquitous as textbooks, it's crucial for schools to understand the impact of these platforms on young minds. While
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Embrace the Cloud: Revolutionising School IT with Cloud Services
Why Schools Need to Embrace the Cloud In today's fast-paced digital world, schools and trusts need to stay ahead of the curve. The move to cloud services isn't just a trend—it's a revolution. As
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“We moved our broadband away from our previous provider after years of on/off issues, and the switchover was seamless. They sent one of their engineers to hold our hands and work with our technician, no one noticed any downtime. We are loving our new faster speeds. I would encourage any school considering the switch, to go with these guys.”
School Business Manager, Berkshire
“What we really noticed was how simple and down-to-earth the team are. No jargon or patronising tech-talk, just simple, clear advice and instruction. They really know their marketplace and clearly specialise in the education sector. An absolute pleasure to partner with.”
School IT Director, Surrey
“With more and more of our learning and curriculum moving to the cloud we upgraded to a dedicated leased line. The upgrade has meant uploading files is super-fast and the full potential of the cloud is now unlocked for us as a school. This year we have been utilising video calls far more due to the pandemic and everyone is delighted with the quality.”
Head of School, Oxfordshire
“The filtering provided was a huge improvement on our previous system and the reporting is so simple. We even sent devices home with some pupils and were surprised to learn the solution provided even included filtering for them at their homes..”
