Covid-19 – Potential Contingency tools & general information

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General Announcement; – feel free to distribute.

I apologise for this being an email blast instead of something more personal.

I’m not an alarmist by nature, and I’m not trying to cause alarm, but I want to help in my capacity as a consultant with what has the potential to be a bit of a difficult time, as in some places workers or learners become unable to reach their place of business. Whether or not you are affected by the issues; we have collated some resources that may be useful or at least considered for contingency plans.

Additionally, should you require technical support – we are able to install remote tools to support your business IT needs.

 

For kids

Reassuring video resource for kids
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/

Cartoon for kids
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?t=1583921366351

 

Tech Offers:

Cisco – recommended tools – I use these with my work with Apple and Global consulting networks

  • Webex Meet
  • WebEx Teams already free
  • Video conference / screen sharing
  • Up to 100 participants per account

From experience – this is a great tool for communications – in an education or business setting it could allow for remote settings with all staff, or even delivering sessions remotely.

Google

  • For Suite Education and Enterprise – expiry 1st July 2020
  • Hangouts
  • Larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call
  • Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain
  • The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive

Microsoft

  • Office O365 Trials
  • Teams tool (instant messaging, workflow tools, video conferencing)

LogMeIn

  • Emergency Remote Work Kit will provide eligible organisations with a free site-wide license of GoToMeeting for 3 months.
  • Eligible organisations include health care providers, educational institutions, municipalities and non-profit organisations

 

Services – normal business that we can help with:

  • Remote Access tools to support IT issues
  • Onsite support
  • Training
  • Telephone / Onsite Consultations to support your business
  • For Education – Setup of Learning Environment – ie Moodle (or use other freely available platforms like dropbox to make documents accessible)

 

Announcements

Cisco Webex https://help.webex.com/en-us/n80v1rcb/Cisco-Webex-Available-Free-in-These-Countries-COVID-19-Response

Google https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus

Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/03/02/working-remotely-during-challenging-times/

LogMeIn https://blog.gotomeeting.com/coronavirus-disruptions-and-support/

 

Cleaning

Official Cleaning info from Apple

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

Though I have used PDI Sani-Cloth 70% Wipes on iPads without issues – but do not do on Mac computer screens as it’ll remove antiglare coatings.

PS – if you have any useful information to add to this circulation – I’ll maintain a copy on the website for additions.

 

Regards Christian

Christian Jackson: Solutions Expert & Apple Consultants Network Member

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