PageOne has been selected as the preferred supplier for JANET txt subject to contract negotiation

Added on February 23, 2010 | Source: JANET(UK)

PageOne has been selected as the preferred supplier for JANET txt subject to contract negotiation
In response to the requirements of the JANET community, JANET(UK) procured a Short Messaging Service, JANET txt, in April 2007. The service is specifically for use within the education and research sector and was procured to meet their particular requirements.

The current contract for JANET txt expires in April 2010. JANET(UK) wishes to continue the JANET txt service. This procurement is to appoint a single supplier to provide such a service for up to a further four years, starting in May 2010 subject to mutual agreement.

Further information can be found in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) which is available electronically as a Word file and an Adobe PDF file.

JISC Conference 2010

Added on February 17, 2010 | Source: PageOne

London’s QEII will host this year’s JISC 2010 Conference, centred on the theme of Technology: at the heart of education and research. This will be the 8th annual conference, bringing JISC’s expertise and knowledge on technology in education to over 750 academics, IT experts, library professionals, policy makers, research staff, senior managers, students and teachers from across education within the UK and internationally. Supporting learners to become more effective in a digital age and using technology to build better relationships are some of the sessions, which will take place during the event.

Join PageOne, 13th March, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Naace Annual Strategic Conference

Added on February 15, 2010 | Source: PageOne

Naace is the professional association for those concerned with advancing education through the appropriate use of ICT. This year’s three-day conference, aims to bring together individuals from education community together with government and industry players to provide a forum to share best practice and exchange ideas. Held in Blackpool, the annual strategic conference will explore a range of topics including sustainable ICT and the challenges and opportunities to education over the coming decade.

Visit us at this year’s conference, Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, 18th March.

Text messaging helps pupils spell

Added on January 27, 2010 | Source: BBC News

Children who regularly use the abbreviated language of text messages are actually improving their ability to spell correctly, research suggests. Researchers say text language uses word play and requires an awareness of how sounds relate to written English. This link between texting and literacy has proved a surprise, say researchers. These latest findings of an ongoing study at the University of Coventry contradict any expectation that prolonged exposure to texting will erode a child’s ability to spell.

Business Continuity Check List

Added on October 14, 2009 | Source: PageOne

Producing a continuity plan will enable your institution to carry on functioning should the unexpected occur. If events mean that your organisation cannot be fully operational for a period of time, it is imperative to put in place a framework that allows the you and your department to function in times of crisis by handing responsibility for certain crucial procedures to key personnel.

RSC South East e-Learning Fair

Added on October 5, 2009 | Source: PageOne

Join us at the RSC South East e-Learning Fair on Thursday 29th October 2009 to discover how text messaging can help improve communications in your institution. If you are interested in finding out more about JANET txt, then visit our stand at the Hilton St Anne’s Manor Bracknell located between Wokingham and Bracknell in Berkshire.

PageOne secures ISO14001

Added on August 25, 2009 | Source: PageOne

Following on from Pageone’s recent win of ISO 27001 certification for information security, PageOne is pleased to announce that we have also been presented with the ISO 14001 certificate in reward for our environmental management systems. This certification officially recognises PageOne’s commitment to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

PageOne launches Voiceblast

Added on | Source: PageOne

PageOne announces the immediate availability of Voiceblast, a service that can quickly and simultaneously send a personalised voice message to the landline or mobile number of thousands of people within an organisation.

Summer Events

Added on June 2, 2009 | Source: PageOne

RSC Yorkshire and Humber e-Learning Conference, 2nd June 2009, York Racecourse

RSC South West Summer Conference, 16th-17th June, The Rookery, Weston Super Mare

RSC East Midlands e-fair, 23rd June 2009, The Walkers Stadium, Leicester

RSC North West Annual Event, 25th June Southport Theatre & Convention Centre

The Higher Education Academy Annual Conference, 30th June to 2nd July 2009, University Place, University Manchester

ICT for Education Conference 2009, 2nd July, Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC, Birmingham

PageOne secures prestigious ISO27001 Certification

Added on March 27, 2009 | Source: PageOne

PageOne, the UK’s leading mobile messaging company to the public sector and enterprise announces that it has today been presented with the globally recognised certification ISO27001- the only auditable international benchmark for information security management.

Oxford pupils to text school nurse for morning-after pill

Added on March 25, 2009 | Source: The Times

Schoolgirls will be able to request the morning-after pill by text message to their school nurse as part of a scheme being introduced this year.

Gateway Sixth Form College texts its way to successful communication with students using PageOne

Added on December 15, 2008 | Source: PageOne

JANET txt service and MoodleMobile module, have both been chosen by Leicester’s Gateway Sixth Form College to help staff quickly and efficiently communicate with students.

PageOne’s debut at BETT

Added on December 12, 2008 | Source: PageOne

January will see PageOne attend BETT, the world’s leading educational information and communications technology event. Now in its 25th year, BETT attracts over 29,000 visitors from the global teaching and learning community.

2009’s event represents an excellent opportunity for PageOne to showcase JANET txt – the approved text messaging service for the education community. Provided by PageOne on behalf of JANET(UK), the JANET txt service has become a popular and valuable resource for a number of institutions.

Why not come along and ask us how JANET txt can improve the communication links between you, your staff and student body whilst freeing up vital resources?

If you are interested in finding out more about JANET txt for your institution, then visit us at stand D149, Earls Court Olympia between 14th-17th January.

Text is more

Added on December 9, 2008 | Source: MAD

As the financial crisis deepens, UK businesses look for opportunities to maximise existing investment to gain competitive advantage. So why do the majority continue to overlook a key communication tool that is already used by 95% of the population?

Academia tackles the future

Added on December 2, 2008 | Source: The Guardian

Technology is at the heart of a profound transformation in the attitudes and expectations of students. How are institutions adapting to this new paradigm?

Push the button

Added on | Source: The Guardian

Text messaging offers a way of speaking to students in their own language but must be used with care, the University of Wolverhampton has found.

Text in knife crime concerns

Added on November 12, 2008 | Source: PageOne

Schools introduce an “anonymous” texting service which can be used to inform the Police about people or persons with Knives.

PageOne launch Moodle text messaging plug-in for the education sector

Added on May 27, 2008 | Source: PageOne

PageOne, the UK’s leading messaging technology company, today announces it has launched an open source Moodle module to allow Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) users access to its JANET txt messaging service.

JANET txt shortlisted for GO Best Service Award

Added on May 2, 2008 | Source: GO Awards

After a fantastic first year for the JANET txt service, PageOne are pleased to announce it is also a achieved final status for the Government Opportunities (GO) magazine Excellence in Public Procurement Awards 2008, Best Service Category.

JANET txt reaches the 1 million mark

Added on February 28, 2008 | Source: JANET(UK)

Take up of the JANET txt SMS service has surpassed 1 million messages. With over 100 educational organisations now using the service, JANET txt provides cost effective communications for staff and students.

Spread a little love with JANET txt

Added on | Source: PageOne

Word of mouth has proven to be an invaluable form of communication. So we’re asking you, our customers to ‘Spread a little love with JANET txt’. Tell someone you know about the benefits of JANET txt and you could receive.

£800m ‘not cutting drop-out rate’

Added on February 20, 2008 | Source: BBC News

More than a fifth of students still drop out of university courses in England and Wales despite £800m spent tackling the problem, MPs have said.

JANET txt Self Provisioning has arrived!

Added on February 5, 2008 | Source: PageOne

PageOne are pleased to announce the arrival of the JANET txt Self Provisioning Tool. This great new addition to the service is designed to give administrators greater control to manage their own set of JANET txt user accounts.

Parents to get daily class reports online

Added on January 9, 2008 | Source: The Times Online

Each pupil’s attendance, behaviour and academic performance will be put online by 2012, allowing parents to check their progress daily. Schools are even being encouraged to use text messaging or video-conferencing to communicate.

Moodle nudges forward

Added on January 8, 2008 | Source: The Guardian

Can any other learning platform challenge Moodle’s dominance? Jack Kenny reports on a fierce debate between proprietary suppliers and open-source supporters