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Local cache devicesReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceCache devicesCache devicesA device which is installed within the school which stores frequentlyvisited web sites, and can also be pre-loaded with content.Single school purchaseis supported by Atomwide, Synetrix or EspressoLGfL offers a choice of three different local caching devices with varying characteristics andassociated costs. Further details, and a comparison, are available at www.local-caches.lgfl.netNetwork Time ServiceReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceNetwork Time ServiceNetwork Time ServiceThis service offers a high precision time reference using the NTPprotocol for LA, and other LGfL-connected, servers.LA pooled fundsis supported by AtomwideThis service offers users the ability to synchronise LGfL-connected Windows 2000 and laterserver systems to a core source, calibrated by external services such as the MSF radio timesignal, and GPS satellites, to atomic clock standards.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_NTP.pdf13
Security ServicesSecureStoreReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceSecureStoreSecureStoreThis service provides secure off-site storage of data.Separate annual chargeis supported by SynetrixThis service provides off-site storage of data, typically to avoid the situation where back-up tapeson site are lost (e.g. by fire, flood or burglary) at the same time as the source data. It also allowsgreater confidence in the ease of restoring data if such a disaster does occur. There is aminimum requirement per site of 1 server or 10 pc licenses at £250 per annum and 50GB ofstorage space at £400https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_SecureStore.pdfURL FilteringReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceURL FilteringURL Filtering (Unique Resource Locator = web site)This service filters web content and blocks inappropriate content.Separate annual charge at either LA or School levelis supported by SynetrixThe Internet is an open system with huge numbers of independent, unregulated contributors;consequently it is simultaneously wonderful and horrible. For LGfL, making the Internet safe forschools has been one of its greatest challenges and triumphs. Through Synetrix, LGfL suppliesa sophisticated filtering system which schools can, if necessary, adapt (i.e. configure locally) tomeet their own particular requirements, or operate using the Becta accredited standard LGfLpolicy configuration.This service is procured by almost all member LAs, on a LA-wide basis, for an annual fee of£5,679 (set-up £1000) covering the service for all of its schools. It is also available on a perschool basis for which the annual fee is £85.92 (set up £50)https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_URL.pdfUser-Level URL FilteringReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceUser-level URL FilteringUser-level URL FilteringThis service filters web content and blocks inappropriate content.Separate annual charge at either LA or School levelis supported by SynetrixThe URL filtering service described above provides protection for the school using a single policyfor the school. User Level URL filtering allows a range of different policies to be applied todifferent groups, for example younger pupils, older pupils, and staff. This service also providesthe means to track and establish ‘who did what, when?’This LGfL service is available on a per school basis at £225pa (set-up £145). This servicerequires Pupil Level Unified Sign On (see information about the Pupil Level USO and aboutAuthentication below).14
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