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More authorities use Parago for BSF

When talking to companies bidding for your BSF contract how can you be sure of an accurate inventory for your schools ICT estates? What's more, even if they do give you a spreadsheet from a recent audit, it will be out of date a day later and very few manual audits give a comprehensive list of licensed software on each computer. To sum up, the costs in getting accurate real time data you need to review legacy equipment is insurmountable.

Authorities such as Westminster and Tower Hamlets knew there must be a better way to reach their goal. They, like others wanted an automated system that school technicians could use with little or no training. A system that updated every 24 hours so that they knew the data was accurate. A system that tracks computers at home or school whether they were linked to the school network or not. A system that would need no additional infrastructure and held all data in a secure hosting centre for complete peace of mind. Lastly, a system that had an easy way to merge all the data for the authority so there was little effort needed at their end too.

The answer, Parago. The only software and asset management system that does all this and more at a price any authority could justify!

Cornwall recommends Parago to Schools

"Joining a list of other authorities who have piloted Parago in schools, Cornwall have written to all their schools recommending Parago as the solution to schools that are still trying to manage assets and software compliance manually. Since the new term a dozen schools have taken their advice agreeing that Parago provides the most cost effective solution to even the smallest of schools."

Wandsworth helps schools find their assets

As an authority how can you encourage your schools to prioritise managing their assets and becoming software compliant? Easy, lead by example...the Wandsworth way. Following substantial testing in schools and the City Learning Centre Wandsworth LA made four positive moves to emphasise the need for schools to get their inventory in order. One, have the CLC subscribe to Parago. Two, write to all the schools recommending they subscribe to Parago. Three, give assistance in downloading the discovery agent to schools. Lastly, they arranged dates for training at the CLC to ensure schools are making the most of Parago. The first training day received excellent reviews and a second day is already being planned