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	Securing the mobile learning environment at Thomas College

Securing the mobile learning environment at Thomas College

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Use Cases	Remote Asset Management Security Claims Evaluation Track & Trace of Assets
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Several laptops were stolen from the library and from administrative staff. This prompted the Thomas College IT team to begin the search for a security solution to track and secure its laptop deployment. The impact of a lost or stolen laptop is significant for the college, as it not only hurts their tightly managed IT budget but also steals valuable, productive time from students and staff. Read More
About Customer	Located in Waterville, Maine, Thomas College is a liberal arts and business school with approximately 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students and 150 faculty and staff. Committed to preparing its students for careers in business, technology, and education, this private college offers its students – many of whom are first generation college students – guaranteed tuition and job placement within six months of graduation. To help students realize their potential and secure well-paying jobs, the college prides itself on cultivating a thriving academic community. Providing students with access to the most current mobile computer technology is a part of this mission. Read More
Solution	When the college began the process of evaluating what the market had to offer, Rhoda’s interest was piqued by a recommendation from Dell, a key technology partner for the college. Dell directed Rhoda to Absolute for endpoint security. Thomas College liked what it saw. Absolute was exactly what they wanted and checked every single box. It’s an innovative yet well-established product in the marketplace with an impressive track record in education. Since deploying Absolute on every laptop in their deployment, laptop theft at Thomas College has decreased significantly. The built-in, data-rich auditing capabilities of Absolute also play a key role at the college, especially during the summer months when laptops travel with faculty members. The IT team can now closely monitor laptops for periods of inactivity and automatically receive alerts when a device has not been powered on for a predetermined period of time. The team can then check in with faculty to confirm the laptop is accounted for, greatly reducing the risk of misplaced or stolen devices. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management

Security Claims Evaluation

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Several laptops were stolen from the library and from administrative staff. This prompted the Thomas College IT team to begin the search for a security solution to track and secure its laptop deployment. The impact of a lost or stolen laptop is significant for the college, as it not only hurts their tightly managed IT budget but also steals valuable, productive time from students and staff.

About Customer

Located in Waterville, Maine, Thomas College is a liberal arts and business school with approximately 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students and 150 faculty and staff. Committed to preparing its students for careers in business, technology, and education, this private college offers its students – many of whom are first generation college students – guaranteed tuition and job placement within six months of graduation. To help students realize their potential and secure well-paying jobs, the college prides itself on cultivating a thriving academic community. Providing students with access to the most current mobile computer technology is a part of this mission.

Solution

When the college began the process of evaluating what the market had to offer, Rhoda’s interest was piqued by a recommendation from Dell, a key technology partner for the college. Dell directed Rhoda to Absolute for endpoint security. Thomas College liked what it saw. Absolute was exactly what they wanted and checked every single box. It’s an innovative yet well-established product in the marketplace with an impressive track record in education. Since deploying Absolute on every laptop in their deployment, laptop theft at Thomas College has decreased significantly. The built-in, data-rich auditing capabilities of Absolute also play a key role at the college, especially during the summer months when laptops travel with faculty members. The IT team can now closely monitor laptops for periods of inactivity and automatically receive alerts when a device has not been powered on for a predetermined period of time. The team can then check in with faculty to confirm the laptop is accounted for, greatly reducing the risk of misplaced or stolen devices.

Impact #1	IMPROVED AUDITING: Devices can be tracked remotely requiring less time and fewer resources.
Impact #2	PROACTIVE ALERTING: IT is alerted if a device is inactive or other conditions occur.
Impact #3	CROSS-PLATFORM CAPABILITIES: Future technology investments can be supported.

Impact #1

IMPROVED AUDITING: Devices can be tracked remotely requiring less time and fewer resources.

Impact #2

PROACTIVE ALERTING: IT is alerted if a device is inactive or other conditions occur.

Impact #3

CROSS-PLATFORM CAPABILITIES: Future technology investments can be supported.

Benefit #1	Laptop theft at Thomas College has decreased significantly.

Benefit #1

Laptop theft at Thomas College has decreased significantly.

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Securing the mobile learning environment at Thomas College

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