"Our experience of i-desks in a Children's Centre with children 6 months to 5 years has been very positive. On our old computers we had a number of repair bills due to children putting toys, paper clips, biscuits etc into disk drives. Staff would also decide they wanted to move computers to different parts of the classroom, causing major upheaval with wires trailing etc. There have been no such challenges with the i-desks, as we have a blanking plate over the CD drive and all the wires are neatly enclosed." Kintore Way Children's Centre
"The i-desks are fantastic and the children really enjoy using them"
Beatrix Simpson, Head of George Eliot Junior School, London
“Staff think it looks smart and it impresses parents and prospective students at open evenings.”
“Professional plans and layouts were provided following discussions regarding our needs.”
“The i-desk is a quality product and everyone who has visited our centre has been impressed.”
“The staff are delighted. The visual impact has been tremendous and performance is very good.”
“In addition to the high quality of the product, the overall service received has been excellent.”
“They have helped us to create a professional atmosphere together with efﬁcient use of space.”

City of London Academy Case Study

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We asked Nick Kleinhans, Network Manager at the City of London Academy, about for the academy's evaluation of new i-desk installation and here are the responses to each question:

1. What was the problem you were experiencing relating to ICT in your school?

We were a new build and made the decision early on to get the most secure and reliable platform possible for our student computers. i-desk ticked all the right boxes and provided us with reliable computers which are not susceptible to damage from students and almost impossible to steal.

2. What other solutions have you used or considered?

Ergo - SecureDesk amongst others (RM etc).

3. Why did other solutions fail to meet your requirements or expectations?

Build quality was poor, not as robust or practical as I-Desk.

4. What benefits does the i-desk have that other solutions could not provide you?

Major savings on cabling cost, flexibility in layout of classrooms, infinite upgrade ability, vandal-proof etc.

5. If you were to recommend i-desk to another school, what would be your best endorsement?

It will save you time and money in the long run, reduce maintenance overheads, minimise damage from users and provide a much more reliable computing platform than any PC or Laptop solution available today.

6. Are there any other additional/unexpected benefits or issues with the i-desk that have become apparent since installation?

No, they have performed as expected. The only thing that has become apparent is that the relatively expensive initial outlay has proved the more economical option in the long term due to decreased maintenance and increased reliability compared to conventional computers.

7. How do you rate your experience with i-desk Solutions and your Account Manager?

Very Good. It was largely thanks to the Account Manager's excellent service that we purchased a large number of non-I-Desk products via the company this year. The prompt responses to queries, competitive pricing and attention to customer satisfaction convinced me to purchase laptops, projectors and standard computers via I-Desk. Without the Account Manager's (Steve Morgan) personal attention & service, I would most likely have purchased the goods from alternative suppliers.

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City of London Academy Case Study