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Inside a Live Ransomware Attack: How Two School District Breaches Were Stopped
March 5th @ 12 PM CT

Join ByteSpeed for a cybersecurity webinar featuring our trusted partners at Scinary. In this session, the Scinary team will break down two real-world ransomware attempts targeting school districts that were stopped in progress, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how modern attacks unfold in K-12 environments, and how they can be shut down before damage is done. Whether you’re managing legacy systems, working within tight school budgets, or simply trying to stay one step ahead of increasingly aggressive threat actors targeting districts, this session is designed specifically for K-12 technology leaders. Scinary delivers a cybersecurity solution built for schools, not just tools. Instead of leaving districts with alerts and tickets, Scinary combines advanced monitoring with a 24/7 human security operations team that actively defends school environments around the clock. The result is enterprise-level protection purpose-built for K-12 and affordable for school budgets.

When Every Transaction Matters: Secure, Always-On Connectivity for Financial Services
March 12th @ 12 PM CT

Downtime, security risks, and complex networks put financial operations at risk. Join ByteSpeed and Ericsson to learn how LTE and 5G wireless WAN help financial institutions keep branches, ATMs, and remote locations online, even when primary connections fail. This session explores ways to improve financial networks with hybrid WAN, rapid deployment, and cloud-managed visibility that simplify operations, improve uptime, and protect sensitive data across every location, even with limited IT resources. Can’t join us live? No problem! Register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording of the session so you can watch it any time.

Solving Industrial Connectivity Challenges in Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics
March 26th @ 12 PM CT

Modern industrial environments rely on constant connectivity. From handheld scanners to autonomous systems, every device depends on a network that performs under pressure. Join Rajesh Rajani, Director Market Development, Manufacturing Warehousing Logistics at RUCKUS Networks, for a practical discussion on the most common connectivity challenges facing manufacturing plants and logistics hubs today and what it takes to support mission-critical operations without disruption. Key takeaways include:

  • Supporting mobility across large, high-interference environments
  • Maintaining performance during peak operational periods
  • Preparing infrastructure for automation, IoT expansion and future growth.
Microsoft Mondays:
Open Office Hours with ByteSpeed
EVERY MONDAY @ NOON CT

Join us for ByteSpeed’s virtual roundtable series called “Microsoft Mondays”—an ongoing space for open discussion and learning around a wide range of Microsoft solutions, including Office 365, Windows, CoPilot, migrations, licensing, and more. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to ask questions specific to your own environment and receive practical, real-world guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a challenge, planning a rollout, or exploring new tools like Microsoft Intune and Entra, you’ll get direct input from the ByteSpeed team—and gain valuable insights by hearing how your peers are approaching similar goals and obstacles.

Office Hours with Gravity Gaming
EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 1 PM CT

Have burning questions about the world of esports in education? Need hardware for that upcoming flight lab project? Or just want to learn more about why drones are making such a big splash in schools? No matter the topic of conversation, we’re here to help! Join Gravity Gaming’s Solution Director, Josh Knutson, each Wednesday afternoon for an open hour to discuss esports, virtual reality, simulation, or aviation topics that your school may be interested in. This no obligation “Office Hours” style meeting will be a recurring opportunity to not only connect with Gravity Gaming staff, but also other schools who join to discuss questions or projects they have in the works. Feel free to drop in or out as needed. We can’t wait to hear about what you have planned for 2026!

View previous webinar recordings:

In a time when budgets are tight and expectations are high, we are all looking for practical ways to stretch every dollar while still moving forward with technology and infrastructure needs. This session explores how Lenovo’s financial and lifecycle programs can help districts get more value from what they already have, and more flexibility in how they invest going forward.You’ll learn how Lenovo Asset Recovery Services can turn retired or surplus equipment into real dollars to reinvest back into your district. Even better, the equipment you recycle doesn’t have to be Lenovo, making it an easy way to unlock value from your entire environment while ensuring secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal.We’ll also cover Lenovo’s flexible leasing and financing options. There are no penalties for early payoff, and what you finance doesn’t have to be Lenovo, or even devices. From servers and networking to physical security, classroom technology, and installation services, Lenovo’s programs let you bundle what you need into a predictable, manageable payment structure.Watch to see how these tools can help you simplify budgeting, reduce waste, and make smarter technology decisions, all while keeping control and flexibility at the center of your strategy!
Watch ByteSpeed and iboss for a practical session on strengthening cybersecurity while saving money with existing funding sources like E-Rate. This webinar will explore strategies for unified network security, classroom management, and responsible AI oversight.Learn how other districts are implementing advanced web filtering, YouTube controls, and malware prevention effectively, and see how a centralized approach to AI tools like ChatGPT can give your district real visibility and control. We’ll share best practices for streamlining cybersecurity, ensuring safe and responsible AI use, and reducing operational complexity.By watching, your team will gain actionable insights to create safer learning environments, make informed technology decisions, and maximize budget efficiency—all while minimizing reliance on patchwork solutions.
Watch ByteSpeed and Avigilon as they explore practical, budget-friendly pathways to modernize your physical security infrastructure. Avigilon, a leader in cloud-native video and access control, offers innovative solutions that help improve safety while extending the value of existing hardware.This session will cover cost-effective modernization strategies, smoother migration paths from legacy systems, and the benefits of adopting an integrated Avigilon Alta ecosystem. You’ll gain clarity on how to balance current infrastructure constraints with long-term planning—empowering your team to make informed decisions around reliability, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
Starting or expanding an esports program can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t come from a tech background. In this session led by Gravity Gaming’s Esports Director, Josh Knutson, we will share how to build a strong foundation for your esports program with the right mix of equipment, space planning, and student leadership. From choosing reliable PCs and peripherals, to creating an engaging environment where students can thrive, Josh will provide practical advice for programs of all sizes and budgets. Drawing from his experience as a collegiate esports coach, he’ll also discuss how intentional setup decisions can enhance collaboration and align your program with your school’s educational goals, so that you can stay competitive for years to come!
Watch ByteSpeed and Eaton as they explore power management solutions tailored for modern school district data centers. Eaton, a leading provider for schools through the E-Rate program, offers innovative power solutions that address critical data center challenges such as uptime, efficiency, and scalability. This session will cover best practices and lifecycle management for battery backups, including a comparison of Eaton’s new lithium battery backups with traditional models, helping districts make informed decisions on reliability, efficiency, and long-term value.
Watch to explore the ActivPanel LE, Promethean’s newest, cost-effective, interactive flat panel display. This Google Android EDLA Certified display delivers easy connectivity, crystal-clear sound, and multi-touch technology that encourages collaboration. The ActivPanel LE helps teachers boost engagement and create meaningful learning experiences!
Watch Robert Ogan, ByteSpeed's Director of Engineering, as he explores how StarWind’s Virtual SAN (VSAN) can help you build a cost-effective, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) without being locked into VMware’s high prices. Learn how StarWind’s hypervisor-agnostic approach provides the flexibility to virtualize with Hyper-V, or the platform of your choice, while maintaining performance, scalability, and significant cost savings!
Watch ByteSpeed, RUCKUS Networks, and Jim Kerr from E-Rate Profit Works to learn how to maximize your E-Rate funding, review program updates, and see how RUCKUS’s advanced networking solutions can help schools and libraries build high-performance, secure networks aligned with E-Rate requirements. Learn strategies to boost network reliability, strengthen security, and stretch your funding further!
Explore how CareerViewXR transforms career exploration with immersive 360-degree web tours and VR field trips that bring the jobsite to you. From the top of a wind turbine to the inside of a police squad car, students gain firsthand insight into in-demand industries, without leaving the classroom!
Watch ByteSpeed and HPE for a webinar focused on simplifying enterprise IT environments with a single pane of glass management experience across your SANs and servers. Discover how to modernize infrastructure, unify storage and compute, and achieve best-in-class availability while preparing your environment for AI-driven workloads and hybrid cloud demands.You’ll see how HPE’s next-generation solutions, powered by the GreenLake platform, deliver seamless control, operational efficiency, and high resiliency—all while reducing complexity and giving your team more time to focus on innovation.
Thinking about adding esports to your school this fall but still need equipment? We've got you covered! Watch Gravity Gaming's Solution Director, Josh Knutson, go over everything you might need for the coming year and some ideas on what to focus on to give your program the best experiences competing and learning.
Whether you're supporting outdoor events, field trips, temporary locations, or remote workforces, reliable Wi-Fi is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Watch to learn how organizations are staying connected wherever they go with portable, battery-powered routers. In this webinar, we’ll explore real-world use cases where mobile Wi-Fi made the difference, how to ensure secure, reliable connectivity, the surprising time and cost savings of using portable internet, and details on how to get FREE routers and data through our limited-time promo.