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Hello from ECNO,

The sun is shining in through my office window - at this point, a slight sunburn is welcome after this rollercoaster of a winter we've almost shaken. We've had a busy start to 2022 here at ECNO and we're looking forward to many exciting initiatives and events taking place in the near future. Keep reading to stay in the EC-know, and please feel free to reach out to the office with any news or questions - wait a few minutes before you hit send though - I'm currently adding sunscreen to my online shopping cart...

Wayne Toms, Executive Director

Full transition of the K-12 Suite to edsembli.

In March 2019, ECNO sold its interest in the K212 Suite to edsembli. Developing software like K212 HRP and Finance was becoming increasing complex and expensive. Since March 2019, ECNO has maintained involvement with PAC’s, etc. for a 3-year transition period. As of April 2, 2022, the 3-year transition period has ended and ECNO is no longer involved with the K212 Suite.

Having edsembli take on the full responsibility for the K-12 Suite has been wonderful for ECNO, the K212 products, and the Boards frequently using them. We heard clearly from our members that ECNO’s successful future lies in helping boards discover more IT efficiencies and expanding programs such as our Shared Technology Services, VASP, RISA, and other offerings. In the future, ECNO looks forward to finding new efficiencies, collaborating, and helping to address the evolving needs of all our members.

ECNO is Hiring!

Safeguarding information; mitigating risk; staying up to date on the most relevant security data and intelligences – sound like your ideal Monday to Friday? The Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO) is seeking a Regional Information Security Analyst (RISA) to provide security support and services for member school boards.

Apply today for your opportunity to positively impact and advance IT security and services across Ontario classrooms. Click here to see the full job description and posting in English or French.

ECNO is in the market for experienced IT Analyst(s) to administer and maintain the Shared Technology Services (STS) of App-V/MSIX, Remote Desktop/Windows Virtual Desktop, Windows as a Service environment as well as the Azure platform supporting these services.

It’ll be a lot of research, supporting member school boards, service implementation, and oversight of service distribution. It is preferred that the position(s) be filled on a secondment basis (meaning you’ll remain an employee of your board, retaining all benefits, vacation entitlements, etc.). All applicants must have the endorsement of their home boards.

Click here to see the full job description in English or French.

Cyber Security Poster Challenge with Fair Chance Learning

The Cyber Security Poster Challenge is in full swing! We’ve teamed up with Fair Chance Learning to launch a cyber security poster competition that allows Ontario K-12 students to illustrate and promote their understanding of data security, online privacy and best practices.

What better way to celebrate our winners than with a new computer? The prizes don’t stop there...

Submissions are due May 2nd, 2022 – don’t miss out your chance to win!

Have you registered for the 2022 Conference?

Did you recently get a new haircut? Learn a new handshake? Get some new pants that you can’t see on Zoom? Want to show it all off? Well, you totally can at this year’s in-person 22nd annual ECNO Conference! We're back in action and can't wait to see all your smiling faces (without that virtual background).

The theme of this year’s conference, “IT: Integral Today - Securing the Future” highlights the ever-changing ICT landscape in Ontario education. We encourage students and teachers to investigate new technologies and to discover relationships between existing knowledge and new concepts.

Have you registered yet? No? Well get on it! We're itching to see you.