Improve Your Attendees’ Event Experience with Easy Access to Secure Charging
20.02.20 in Blog, Industry News
“Where can I charge my phone? Is there a power point around here?” These are the two most popular questions asked of event staff working at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre in WA. Followed closely by “What’s for lunch?” When we’re away from home, traveling, or out and about, many of us spend way too much time worrying about where we can charge our phones. Especially while at a conference trying to get critical work done, using apps that…
A Quick Word from PC Locs CEO, James Symons
05.02.20 in Blog
James Symons, CEO of PC Locs, is here to fill you in on what’s happening at PC Locs as we head into 2020. First, we have some new products and services coming out this year. So be sure to stay tuned throughout 2020 as we make those announcements to the public. Second, our customers have spoken out time and time again about our exceptional customer service. We are REALLY proud of our Net Promoter Score for Customer Support of 97,…
5 Tips to Guide Education Technology Investments
09.01.20 in Blog, Industry News
For nearly a decade, government spending on education has been falling. Schools that have succeeded over the years despite budget challenges and cutbacks have a commitment to a singular vision—giving students the best education. All education spending should be tracked back to this vision, especially classroom technology funding. With school budgets an ongoing issue, it’s critical to ensure that students benefit from every edtech investment. Follow these tips to determine if your school is making the best use of its…
Three Solutions to Alleviate IT Staff Stress
09.01.20 in Blog, Industry News
Handheld technology in classrooms has come a long way since the introduction of calculators nearly fifty years ago. The number of smartphones used by Aussie teenagers has grown to over 90% as of 2016.[1] This rise of technology has profoundly impacted the daily lives of all education professionals, but perhaps none more than teachers and IT staff. From CIOs to education technology (edtech) specialists, school technology staff is facing growing cybersecurity threats and increased student data privacy concerns along with…
Improve Teacher Satisfaction with Innovative Charging Solutions
09.01.20 in Blog, Industry News
Many schools and districts around the world struggle with retaining qualified teachers. Check out these concerning findings: In Australia, one in three teachers leaves in the first five years, fueling a teacher shortage throughout Australia.[3] Almost half of the teachers in the U.S. are actively looking for a different job or watching for opportunities.[1] In Germany and France, less than 5% of teachers leave schools within the first five years. However, in Sweden, national statistics show that 32% of recently…
