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How Schools Are Using Technology to Support Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) is changing rapidly. Today’s CTE classrooms look very different from traditional vocational education programs. Students are learning through 3D printers, robotics, interactive displays, simulation software, computer-aided design, digital fabrication tools, networking equipment, and other technologies designed to mirror modern…

Every organization relies on its network to connect employees, devices, applications, cloud services, and critical data. But as the number of connected devices continues to grow, simply having a secure firewall or antivirus solution is no longer enough. Organizations need to know who and what is connecting to their network and whether those users and…

Audiovisual technology has become an essential part of how organizations communicate, collaborate, teach, present, and connect with their audiences. Meeting rooms rely on displays and video conferencing. Classrooms use interactive panels and digital content. Training spaces depend on reliable audio and video systems. Large venues increasingly incorporate advanced displays, streaming, digital signage, and integrated control…

Every student learns differently. Some students may quickly understand a new concept and be ready for more challenging material, while others may need additional practice, explanations, or a different approach before moving forward. In a traditional classroom, providing individualized instruction to every student can be challenging. This is where adaptive learning technology is changing the…

Reliable network connectivity is no longer a luxury for modern businesses, schools, municipalities, and organizations. Wi-Fi and wired network access are essential for everything from computers and cloud applications to security cameras, access control systems, VoIP phones, interactive displays, IoT devices, and other connected technologies. But what happens when part of your building has poor…

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has become an increasingly important part of preparing students for college, careers, and a technology-driven economy. In New England, schools are finding new ways to bring STEM concepts to life through hands-on learning, robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, digital tools, and modern classroom technology. But what exactly is STEM…

Middleborough, MA — August 13, 2026 — Ockers Technologies is pleased to announce the closing of a $15 million senior credit facility with Salem Five, providing the company with additional capital and flexibility to support its continued growth and expansion. The financing package includes a revolving line of credit and a commercial real estate loan.…

Many small business owners assume cybercriminals are primarily interested in large corporations with millions of dollars and thousands of employees. In reality, small businesses can be attractive targets precisely because they may have fewer cybersecurity resources, less IT staff, and security gaps that attackers can exploit. From phishing emails and ransomware to stolen credentials and…

Walk into a modern workplace today, and the conference room looks very different than it did just a few years ago. Traditional whiteboards, outdated projectors, tangled cables, and unreliable video conferencing equipment are being replaced with smarter technology designed to improve collaboration, communication, and productivity. As businesses continue to embrace hybrid work, remote collaboration, and…

A single click can be all it takes to turn a normal workday into a cybersecurity nightmare. An employee opens a seemingly harmless email attachment, visits a compromised website, or unknowingly connects to a malicious network and suddenly your organization’s data, systems, and operations could be at risk. Two of the most common tools used…