As National Director for Questeq and Vice President for the West Allegheny School District School Board, I was invited to an education hearing co-chaired by Senator Jim Brewster held earlier in the year. I was moved by the passion that…
A construction project can be an exciting and stressful time for a Technology Department. The key to these projects is to be involved in the entire process from start to finish. Architectural drawings are created well in advance of breaking…
It is said that a ship without a rudder has no destination. So an organization without a vision has no direction! Questeq believes that by developing a clear Vision of the Future and a Quality Comprehensive Plan, your organization will…
Questeq Team Members are constantly furthering their education to stay current with new technologies and trends. Two of our Directors of Technology have been busy this summer participating in wireless security camera training and certification programs. Mike Lipnicky, Director of…
Starting this year, students at South Side Area School District will be part of a district-wide 1 to 1 technology program. All students in grades K-5 will receive an Apple iPad and students in grades 6-12 will receive a Lenovo…
This summer, several of our school district customers are implementing or upgrading their current security camera systems. The reasons for these projects vary, but the main goal is to ensure the safety of the staff and students during and after…
Mrs. Volakis, a teacher at West Allegheny, was recently honored for the innovative use of technology in her business and computer technology classes. Her efforts will be showcased on July 31, 2012 when she and other teachers visit the Microsoft…
For the last several years, Questeq has employed college interns and part time summer help to assist our schools and Network Operations Center. This year we have one intern, Shawn Fagan, from Clarion University and two part time employees for…
Bring Your Own Device is the next hurdle IT departments are facing in the very near future (some are facing this now). Do we, or don’t we, allow our technology consumers to bring in their own devices to use on…
Schools often make the mistake of buying desktops and notebooks with “non-Pro” versions of Windows 7. Buyers need to be aware of the limitations of Windows 7 Home & Home Premium. The real “catch” is that the “Home” version of…