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Budgets are tighter than ever, while technology needs continue to grow. Rising costs, unexpected price increases, and shifting economic pressures make it harder for organizations to invest in the tools they need to stay secure, connected, and competitive. For many schools, municipalities, and organizations, the challenge isn’t identifying what technology is needed, it’s finding the funding to make it possible. This is where DOF steps in. The Funding Challenge Organizations Fa

In recent years, colleges and universities across the U.S. have faced a growing and costly threat that rarely makes headlines: ghost students . These are not students who stop attending class or quietly withdraw. Ghost students are entirely fabricated identities created to exploit federal financial aid systems, siphoning billions of dollars away from legitimate students and institutions. What was once considered isolated fraud has evolved into a large-scale cybersecurity and

Classroom technology has moved far beyond projectors and whiteboards. Today’s schools are expected to support interactive learning, hybrid instruction, accessibility requirements, and digital safety all at once often with limited budgets and aging infrastructure. As districts plan for the next phase of modernization, the focus has shifted toward integrated, flexible classroom ecosystems that support both educators and students. This is where ViewSonic’s classroom technology p

For IT leaders across education, government, and enterprise environments, one reality has become impossible to ignore: the cost of technology is not slowing down. Since the COVID-19 surge, hardware prices, infrastructure demands, and lifecycle expectations have continued to rise, placing unprecedented pressure on annual IT budgets. As organizations modernize networks, strengthen cybersecurity, and prepare for AI-driven workloads, many CIOs and IT directors are being forced to

School safety is no longer a future initiative. It’s a present-day responsibility. Across the country, districts are being asked to modernize security infrastructure, improve emergency response, and strengthen prevention efforts, often with limited budgets and tight timelines. Federal programs like the COPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) Grant and the STOP School Violence Grant were designed to help districts meet these challenges. But while funding is available, execution is whe

Artificial intelligence is no longer just assisting humans. It is acting on their behalf. Across enterprises, AI agents now autonomously analyze data, trigger workflows, access systems, and make decisions at machine speed. While this shift unlocks massive efficiency, it is also creating a quiet but dangerous identity crisis that most organizations are unprepared for. The rise of agentic AI and non-human identities (NHIs) is rapidly expanding the attack surface, reshaping ho

Modern cyberattacks no longer begin with dramatic breaches or obvious warning signs. Increasingly, they start quietly with something as routine as opening a web browser. Recently, a high-severity vulnerability was discovered in Google Chrome, triggering urgent advisories from government cybersecurity agencies. The flaw allows attackers to remotely take control of a device simply by luring a user to a malicious webpage. No downloads. No pop-ups. No obvious red flags. Just ever

Security operations are becoming more complex, while IT teams are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Alerts pile up, threats evolve faster, and meaningful context is often buried in dashboards and logs. Arctic Wolf is addressing this challenge with the introduction of its AI Security Assistant , a next-generation generative AI tool built into the Aurora Platform to help organizations understand and manage their security environments more effectively. A New Way to In

Fast, reliable Wi-Fi is no longer a nice-to-have. For schools, libraries, and public sector organizations, it is critical infrastructure that supports learning, security, and day-to-day operations. As environments become more device-dense and AI-powered tools continue to grow, networks must deliver performance, resilience, and scalability without increasing complexity or cost. That is where Ruckus Networks stands out. Modern Wi-Fi Built for Real-World Environments Ruckus is

Managing a network shouldn’t feel like a constant game of catch-up. Yet for many schools, libraries, and organizations, traditional networking still means reactive troubleshooting, complex configurations, and limited visibility. As IT environments grow more distributed and demands increase, the need for a simpler, smarter approach has never been greater. That’s where Meter Networks comes in and where DOF helps turn that technology into real-world results. Built for Modern I

Cyber threats are evolving faster than most organizations can keep up with. From sophisticated phishing campaigns to AI-generated deepfake attacks, today’s attackers are no longer relying on simple tricks. They’re leveraging advanced deception techniques designed to bypass traditional security controls and exploit human trust. Microsoft has taken an important step forward by cracking down on direct-send spoofing , a tactic cybercriminals use to impersonate trusted senders and