Remote Working

If you are looking for a fast, easy to use and cost-effective way of working from home or any other remote location One IT can facilitate this whether you are on our managed Active Directory system or choose a cloud-based management solution via Microsoft Intune.

Active Directory options

Direct Access

With Direct Access you get the same end user experience on your laptop as you would if you were connected to the network in school.

Direct Access automatically creates a highly secure connection to the One IT Central Datacentre that then connects to your school’s server via the One IT Network. Because this connection is automatic all you need to do is turn on your laptop once joined to your home network and login with your school username and password. It really is that simple.

With Direct Access you automatically get your schools mapped drives, access to your documents and your MIS system if hosted locally as well as finance packages that traditionally you had to be in school to access.

Remote Access

Remote Access is great for people on the go or who don’t have school laptops. Because Remote Access is web based and provided by Microsoft Global Secure Access you can use it from any machine with internet access.

With Remote Access you can connect securely to a centrally hosted server farm in the One IT Central Datacentre. From here your mapped drives are automatically available therefore, so are your documents. You can also access Microsoft Office and your MIS system if hosted locally as well as several other common applications.

How cost effective is Remote Working?

The cost for each system is £22 per user for the first year then £5.50 per year after that. Recharges are made in line with your school’s annual support agreement, and you can add in users at any time.

Cloud-based Management

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that offers management and secures your devices, apps, and data whilst also allowing access from anywhere if you have an internet connection.  Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that enables you to chat, call, meet, and work together with your colleagues and partners.  With Teams, you can communicate and collaborate more effectively and integrate your apps and workflows, and access shared files and resources.  By using Intune and Teams together, you can enhance your productivity and security, and reduce your IT costs and complexity. You can also enjoy a seamless and consistent user experience across your devices and platforms and just require an internet connection.