Proximus NXT supports the digital transformation of schools

Author: Michael Renotte

28/03/2019

ICT solutions

By securing the use of digital tools by students and teachers, Proximus NXT contributes to the responsible development of digital technology in the education sector.

Beyond the enthusiasm they generate among students, digital technologies open up new learning opportunities and prove valuable in meeting the needs of the education sector. In 2018 alone, no fewer than 5,620 tablets were made available to students and teachers, bringing the total number of devices in circulation in Luxembourg secondary schools to 8,500.

Simplifying and securing usage

Today, 20% of secondary school students are equipped with a tablet, and this trend is expected to grow as many primary schools are beginning to adopt them as well. However, even though using a tablet is second nature for digital-native generations, configuring and securing devices according to different uses and operating systems requires specific expertise.

Proximus NXT is fully committed to ensuring responsible and secure use of devices in the education sector, whether tablets[1], desktop computers or laptops[2]. The expertise and support provided by Proximus NXT enable schools and high schools to benefit from the following advantages:

Device management via a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platform, regardless of the operating system
Automatic configuration of Wi-Fi access points
Secure email services
Creation of dedicated user profiles for each school level with one-time authentication
Detection and remediation of mobile device attacks (malware-infected apps, fake Wi-Fi network detection, etc.)
Creation of management accounts via Apple School Manager[3], enabling direct installation of applications—free or paid—purchased in bulk (dozens or hundreds of licenses)

“The UEM solution deployed by Proximus NXT, MobileIron, allows teachers to push content to students’ tablets and to view, lock, or temporarily suspend the operation of a specific student’s device,” explains Dalien Miakebana, IT Sales Consultant Mobility & Digital Workplace at Proximus NXT. “Moreover, multi-vendor automatic mobile device enrollment programs supported by Proximus NXT[4] make it possible to configure tablets, regardless of their operating system, even before they are distributed to users. Finally, the Zimperium mobile threat defense solution[5], fully integrated with MobileIron, proactively protects tablets against various forms of cyberattacks.”

Ensuring a fun but controlled user experience

“Digital technology has become a key gateway to knowledge. However, it is essential that learning takes place in a safe and secure environment,” emphasizes Dalien Miakebana. “At Proximus NXT,” he adds, “we are convinced that digital tools improve teaching differentiation, foster interactivity and the joy of learning, reduce academic difficulties, and facilitate research activities. To make this possible, we aim to ensure a simple, engaging, and controlled user experience for both students and teachers.”

[1] iOS and Android tablets
[2] macOS or Windows 10 computers
[3] Apple School Manager: only for Apple iOS and macOS products in the education sector
[4] Proximus NXT is the only Luxembourg operator/integrator offering automatic device enrollment solutions across Apple Business Manager, Apple School Manager, Android Enterprise Zero-Touch Enrollment, and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment
[5] Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)