Maximizing grant funding for your STEM initiatives

STEM jobs are growing and profitable, with STEM workers tending to outearn other fields by around 26%. However, investing in STEM technology and other resources is often unfeasible for district budgets. Luckily, the value of STEM learning and technologies in schools is recognized by federal, state, and private grantmakers alike; meaning the dollars are out there if you know where to look. Utilize this guide to sort through the overwhelming beginning of grant searches. Identify and nail the perfect application for the grant that best fits your needs, securing funding for incredibly valuable STEM technology and programs that will benefit all of your students.

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Announcing new options for SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 End of Support

We get it. Change is scary. If you've been running the same operating system for many years, a large-scale overhaul is understandably intimidating. But it's time. To continue their focus on progress and innovation, Microsoft is ending support for some popular 2008 products, including SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. If you are still running either of these, don't panic! Microsoft has put options in place to give you the time you need, and we at Abrahams Consulting, are here to assist you with a smooth transition. Check out this article and contact us for more information.

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Be A Prepper: The Keys To A Digital Disaster Recovery Plan For Business Leaders

At Abrahams Consulting, we understand that businesses of every size and industry are susceptible to disruption, loss, and threats. But with a digital disaster recovery plan in place, you can be prepared and have peace of mind. Check out this article and contact us to learn more.

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Tools and technology for developing future-ready skills

Labor economists predict that 65% of today's primary school students will be in jobs that haven't been invented yet. How can we prepare our students for a world no one can see coming? At Abrahams Consulting, we are confident it is possible to effectively prepare students for the future, even a fuzzy one. Microsoft focuses on using technology in ways that develop soft skills, such as creativity and communication; planting the seed early on for students to work in harmony with technology to solve business problems. Contact us to learn more about the tools Microsoft is implementing to achieve these objectives.

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HP Device as a Service (DaaS)

Brought to you by Abrahams Consulting, HP's solution brief goes beyond an introduction to Device as a Service. It also highlights the mission-critical services you can bundle into your monthly DaaS subscription. Read about how you can optimize your IT assets and resources with DaaS. It's a complete solution that combines hardware, software, insightful analytics, proactive management, and services for every stage of the device lifecycle. It's a way to get the right devices for every job, because you can choose a device mix that's as unique as your business.

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