Visibility and Control of EdTech Devices and Apps: Key Insights from Our Latest Webinar

Over the past few years, schools across the globe have experienced a dramatic shift in the way technology is integrated into teaching and learning. In our latest webinar, I had the pleasure of exploring the challenges (and exciting solutions) around gaining true visibility and control over edtech devices and applications in schools.
Celebrating David Kooper: LAUSD’s Visionary and Innovative Leader

Lightspeed Systems is thrilled to congratulate David Kooper of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on his well-deserved recognition as an Innovative Technology Director. David’s leadership exemplifies the transformative power of technology to elevate teaching and learning, and we are honored to have nominated him for this award.
What Happens When Your Learning Management System Goes Down the First Week of School?

The first week of school is chaos enough. It’s the worst possible time for your Learning Management System (LMS) to go down. But that’s exactly what happened this fall. And here’s the kicker: the district’s IT team knew before the LMS vendor did.
From Confusion to Clarity: How Lightspeed Signal Addresses Device Swapping and Shared Use in K-12 Schools

The practice of students sharing or swapping devices is becoming increasingly common in K-12 schools, bringing some serious challenges to IT departments. Keeping track of who has what device and ensuring everything runs smoothly can quickly turn into a logistics nightmare.
From Overload to Order: How Lightspeed Signal Reduces Helpdesk Tickets by Detecting Performance Issues Early

Technology plays a pivotal role in delivering lessons and managing classrooms. But what happens when an essential app suddenly goes down? Often, teachers are the first to notice performance issues, and the ripple effects can disrupt learning and overwhelm IT support teams.
From Anonymity to Accountability: How Lightspeed Signal Tackles VPNs and Proxies

Students are increasingly finding ways to bypass web filters using VPNs, proxies, and anonymizers on school-issued devices. This trend poses significant risks to network security and compliance, making it a pressing concern for IT leaders in K-12 schools.
From Inefficiency to Visibility: How Lightspeed Signal is Helping Schools Maximize Budgets

IT leaders face the daunting challenge of managing tighter budgets while ensuring that technology remains effective and efficient. With the increasing reliance on digital devices for learning, the need to maximize the lifespan and utility of these devices has never been more important.
Real-Time Visibility Starts Here: Lightspeed Signal in Action Webinar Recap

“What Signal is really about is giving you time back.” With this powerful statement, Chris Travis, EVP of Sales at Lightspeed Systems, kicked off today’s webinar, emphasizing a key theme that resonates with many K-12 IT leaders.
Now Available: Lightspeed Signal Helps You See—and Solve—What’s Been Slowing You Down

Lightspeed Signal gives IT teams real-time visibility into the health of their devices, applications, and internet performance—all in one place. It’s designed to help you answer the questions that interrupt your day, cost you time, and frustrate your team.
IT Blind Spots: The Hidden Challenges K-12 Tech Teams Are Tackling

Our conversation reinforced just how challenging it is to manage IT in K-12 schools, but it also highlighted the incredible work that tech teams like…