ICT Solutions News Desk

We have received the following update from Microsoft below, that will impact Apple devices:

With iOS 18 currently in beta, Outlook for iOS is preparing to drop support for iOS 16. After iOS 18 is generally released, Outlook devices running iOS 16, or lower will no longer receive Office app updates.

At that time, customers will be able to continue to use the older version of Outlook for iOS. Once they update their device to iOS 17 or above, they will receive the newest version of Outlook.

Over time, Outlook for iOS on iOS 16 devices will eventually stop synchronizing email and calendar data, unless they have a supported version of iOS.

This change does not affect anyone using Outlook for iOS apps on iOS 17 or above.

For more information, please contact the Service Desk on 01603 475603 or ict@norfolk.gov.uk

Are you one of the many schools whose MIS (Management Information System) renewal is due in March 2025? Whilst it might seem quite a way off, once you factor in cease notification timescales required, it isn’t. If you are thinking of changing provider, you need to give yourself enough time to look at the market and see what’s available to meet your needs.

As a reminder, we are accredited to support the following MIS platforms:

• Arbor *
• Bromcom
• ESS SIMS

* We do also currently support Integris and Scholarpack, part of the same group as Arbor. Arbor is the MIS that will be promoted moving forward, as it has greater functionality than the other two. 

If you are interested in coming to us for your MIS support, we can liaise with the suppliers to put on webinars, as we have done previously.

For more information, please contact the Service Desk on 01603 475603 or ict@norfolk.gov.uk