Modern technology has done a lot of good for the world. Access to information and resources has never been easier, and the way in which people are meeting their goals is changing. One resource that has had a great amount of influence over these developments is the cloud. Cloud technology is being leveraged in new and exciting ways every day in businesses and organizations around the world. One of the most important sectors that is enjoying the benefits of the cloud is the field of education.
"Cloud computing and Internet of Things play a prominent part in the world of modern education, and have led to a vivid shift from institutionally hosted services recently," wrote CloudTweaks contributor Lilit Melkonyan. "The latter services are now being provided through the Internet technologies from web browsers. Such services have proved to be much more affordable and available as compared with those provided by educational institutions."
The easiest way to see these developments is in the delivery of materials via online faxing services. Cloud computing could one day totally replace physical textbooks and writing materials and enable students to be in attendance even if they are not in the building. But there is so much more that the cloud can facilitate – namely the sending and receiving of important documents. Email attachments, while convenient, can't and shouldn't be trusted with sensitive information like student records and health data. This is why faxing – an inherently safer option – is still an important tool for educational facilities.
Bringing the fax up to speed
While faxing is secure, it is still not geared for the mobile world. Smartphones and tablets reign supreme these days in a variety of industries, and they make great educational assets. Files have to be present in hard drives to ensure modern, streamlined storage and filing. When a fax is involved, there are pesky steps involving printing and scanning that can throw a wrench in the entire system.
This is why cloud-based faxing is increasingly being sought out by schools. A cloud-based fax system takes the convenience of email and the security of faxing and leverages them together in a software-defined environment. Especially in K-12 schools, there are very private records pertaining to students that have to be kept safe. Health information and home addresses, should they fall into the wrong hands, can create a panic. This is something that FaxCore recognizes and understands.
"Faxing is important for the school district as it relates to the security and confidentiality of student information when it is in transit," stated Ryan Collins of etherFAX, a FaxCore partner. "Using FaxCore they can guarantee delivery to the intended internal recipient at any of their district schools and not have to worry about faxes lying around on costly physical fax machines where they may get misplaced."
From elementary schools all the way up through higher education, learning facilities need the power of the cloud on their side. This is especially true when it comes to the security of documents as they are transmitted. Education is just like many other business models, which is why Melkonyan believes that they must pay attention to where the technology is headed and make sure they are able to best serve the pupils in their stead. Having a fax solution in the cloud enables security and productivity for students and staff alike, and helps to ensure ongoing and agile success.
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