Blog Post - Maximizing cloud advantages for K-12 [Published September 2025]

Maximizing cloud advantages for K-12 organizations

A new school year puts a great deal in perspective for educators, like the need to be ready for tomorrow. From the broadening use of tablets and WiFi in the classroom to greater emphasis on performance tracking and parental oversight, the future of education is in cloud technology uptake.

The benefits are clear for K-12 institutions, as are the risks of falling behind. Simply put, cloud technology accelerates student learning at home and in the classroom, with platforms which are both flexible to run and cost-effective.

How can educational IT leaders make the most of cloud opportunities? They can start by asking whether the current operational set-up gets all it can from its connectivity. If the answer is no, maybe it’s time to consider infrastructure enhancements.

Case Study - Culver City Housing Program [Published September 2025]

Culver City provides hope for chronically unhoused

“Having services like the wall of video feeds provided by Managed Network Edge is very helpful to us. The support from Spectrum Business has made a meaningful difference throughout the process.”

-  Christina Stoffers-Himmelman, Management Analyst, City of Culver City 

In Culver City, California, people who lived on the streets not long ago now know a degree of stability and normalcy because of a dedicated housing program.

Two shuttered motels were converted into over 70 independent housing units which offer key services like food, nursing care and counseling. Also included are internet connectivity, television, security cameras, WiFi and voice services, acquired by the city in partnership with the non-profit agency Exodus Recovery.

Blog Post - Migrate to Cloud Calling [Published September 2025]

Make a seamless migration to Cloud Calling

Many mid-sized to large businesses are leveraging their existing cloud communications infrastructure to introduce external calling and voice service features. Cloud Calling enables them to extend this capability with external calling and voice service features.

Which provider should they choose to implement this extension into the cloud?

IT leaders should consider several factors when choosing a voice operator for their cloud communications platform. It goes beyond cost, including such things as telecom budgeting, reliability, security, connectivity and a partner ready to help meet your enterprise’s specific needs.