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3rd, October, 2014 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

Senior Systems and Magnus Health SSO Integration

Simplifying processes is never a bad thing. Neither is easing the burden on parents or decreasing time spent on redundant administrative tasks. So the Senior Systems, Magnus Health integration, which accomplishes all these tasks, can only be a good thing. In fact, it’s a great thing. Senior Systems and Magnus Health have partnered to offer Single Sign-On (SSO) for parents [...]

24th, September, 2014 In How-to By Mauricio Gonzalez

How To Create A Form With FormBuilder

My BackPack FormBuilder In this video, we will show you how to easily create a form with FormBuilder for My BackPack.

25th, August, 2014 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

CMS Integration with Finalsite

Aristotle once said “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Individually, Senior Systems and Finalsite provide the best of breed in their respective area of expertise in data management and content management solutions. Working together, they provide a SYNERGY that is unique to the private school market and more comprehensive than having each individually. You’ll Save Time. [...]

5th, August, 2014 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

Cloud applications transforms schools, not just businesses!

The most talked about buzzword in technology for a while has been the cloud, which promises to transform businesses by enabling complex storage arrangements and drive the move to mobile computing. However, businesses aren’t the only entities that can benefit from cloud technology. Independent Schools can effectively utilize cloud products, such as Ascendance Cloud, not only useful at improving their [...]

10th, April, 2014 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

Preparing for a Student Health Record System Implementation

Preparing for a Student Health Record System Implementation and Online Health Form Rollout. By Amber Hawkins, Account Executive CareFlow Electronic Student Health Records After selecting the right online student health record (SHR) for your school, it is time to shift your attention to the implementation process, and integration with your student information system (SIS). Managing change is crucial during this [...]

20th, March, 2014 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

The Differences Between SIS and LMS

All Independent Schools recognize the significance of a robust Student Information System (SIS) that educates and informs personnel, maintains the integrity of your data, and keeps all offices across the campus updated with real-time data. Choosing the most suitable Student Information System to accommodate your school's needs takes time coupled with extensive analysis. During this process it is important to [...]

18th, February, 2014 In Company By Mauricio Gonzalez

HIPAA and How It Applies to Independent Schools

HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enacted, in part, to “improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system through the establishment of national standards and requirements for electronic health care transactions and to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information.”* HIPAA is often mentioned alongside FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy [...]

23rd, January, 2014 In My BackPack By Mauricio Gonzalez

My BackPack Is Responsive

Web design has improved considerably over the last few years and the latest advancement in this field is responsive web design. Responsive web design provides an enhanced viewing experience across a wide range of devices; from tablets to desktop computer monitors. One of the most cutting-edge advancements with responsive web design is optimized web page adjustment. This means that whatever [...]

19th, December, 2013 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

API Is The Doorway To The System

The API (Application Programming Interface) is the key to Web Services and making them accessible for users. A good API makes or breaks a web service. Senior Systems has been refining its administrative software for more than two decades and knows how important a well-constructed API is to the success of Web Services. Its products are based around an industry [...]

3rd, December, 2013 In Technology By Mauricio Gonzalez

Disaster Recovery Plan For Self-Hosted Schools

When major disasters strike, institutions find out that disaster recovery is not just about how they back up data — but how quickly their planning returns them to normal. As educational institutions become more dependent on their computer data, the cost of losing access to that information is measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars. The key to solving the [...]

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