In the dynamic world of digital technology, educational institutions have consistently relied on robust network systems to facilitate learning and administration. Since the mid-1990s, RM’s Connect family has been at the forefront of providing schools with essential network capabilities, eliminating the need for heavy investment in independent system development and maintenance.
As we navigate through the ever-evolving digital landscape, it becomes imperative for supporting solutions to adapt and grow. It is with great excitement, we’re announcing the development of a cutting-edge platform poised to succeed CC4. This initiative is a direct response to valuable customer insights, aiming to enhance support for current educational technologies and to adapt swiftly to future advancements.
The transition to this new platform is designed to be seamless, ensuring minimal disruption for staff and students. The forthcoming changes are outlined below, offering ample preparation time for a smooth shift to the advanced system.
Key Transition Details:
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End of Life for CC4: Mark your calendars for October 14, 2025. From this date, RM will no longer provide software and security updates for CC4.
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Affordability and Management: The upcoming solution promises affordability with various management options, allowing schools to focus on education while RM handles the technicalities.
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Transition Timeframe: Smaller networks, like those in primary schools, can expect a transition period of about one week. Larger networks will require additional time, and planning for 2025 should commence now.
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Scheduling Flexibility: Recognizing that schools often schedule such updates during holidays, RM is prepared to facilitate term-time transitions with minimal impact. A detailed work schedule will be provided in November 2024 to assist in planning.
The New Platform’s Features:
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Standardised Systems Management: Emulating the familiar CC4 approach, the new platform will offer standardised management, along with documentation and configurations tailored for educational environments, simplifying our user’s experience and system administration.
Upcoming Milestones:
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September 2024: Announcement of the platform launch date and features overview.
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November 2024: Distribution of a sample installation schedule and commencement of customer scheduling.
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January 2025 and Beyond: Ongoing updates and information sharing about the new platform.
RM is committed to partnering with educational institutions to implement these enhancements effectively. Continuous communication will be a priority throughout this transformative journey.
Stay tuned for more updates as we collectively step into a new era of school network management.