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Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (CISD), a rapidly growing school district in the heart of Texas, faced a monumental challenge. Their technology infrastructure needed to keep pace with the projections of 69,000 students on 53 campuses sprawled across 385 miles—all by 2030. With their limited IT staff, managing and deploying technology effectively seemed an insurmountable […]

It’s no great secret that the world has gone digital, but the unfortunate truth is that the education sector is falling behind this development. In fact, the 2023 THE Journal Digital Transformation Survey found only 35.87% of respondents in a survey of school districts were rolling out technologies to some degree while the rest fell […]

Is your next candidate who they say they are? That’s a very real concern in the world of virtual hiring. Though digital technology and platforms have kept the hiring process from taking too long, they have also introduced an element of uncertainty. In face-to-face interviews, it’s next to impossible for someone to pretend to be […]

With students spending more time online than ever before, there’s a growing reliance on technology for homework, communicating with peers, and engaging with teachers and school staff. While greater access to technology has brought transformative benefits to schools, it has also exposed these educational institutions to heightened cybersecurity risks. For example, the State of Ransomware […]

Gone are the days when technical brilliance alone could secure even the most outstanding candidate an executive-level position or ensure long-term career growth. Tech executives must now strategically position themselves as well-rounded industry experts to people inside and outside their organizations. To thrive and stay ahead in their careers, these leaders need to embrace a […]

Houston, TX — iSphere, a leading IT consulting and staffing solutions firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Fuller as the Director of Technology Innovation. With a proven track record in driving digital transformation and optimizing business processes, Karen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to iSphere. As a digital transformation leader, […]

What do your school leaders need to know to ensure that data is managed effectively and securely? To protect the privacy of students? To comply with relevant regulations? iSphere gathered together dozens of education and IT professionals before the annual 2023 CoSN conference in Austin, Texas to discuss the benefits of having a proper data […]

With all the chatter about a potential oncoming recession, it’s time we talk about controlling your IT costs. Let’s start with the good news. Though layoffs, inflation, and banks closing are dominating headlines, they’re somewhat offset by reports of healthy job growth, steady unemployment, and gradual GDP growth. If a downturn is around the corner, […]

Houston, TX — iSphere, a top-performing IT consulting and staffing solutions firm, is proud to announce it will join other industry frontrunners in sponsoring Texas Education Technology Leaders’ Post-Winter Summit 2023. The event will take place Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center in Kyle, TX. TETL leadership summits are seasonal […]

Recent announcements from major companies like Amazon and Salesforce requiring employees to return to the office sparked concerns about disappearing remote work opportunities. However, it’s worth asking: are these headlines truly reflective of broader workplace trends? Let’s face it: News outlets aren’t afraid of cherry-picking high-profile cases to generate clicks and appeal to anxieties of […]