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username and credentials. A ‘USO’ is a user name and password which allows access to a rangeof LGfL services, in school, or outside via the Internet. A pupil USO for John Smith wouldtypically have the format smitj001.314 (where 314 is the LA’s DCSF code). This format helpsretain pupil anonymity, in line with Becta guidanceThe value of this service will increase as LAs/schools use more LGfL pupil services which requireauthentication. Additionally, schools can purchase an ADSync option to enable the use of USOcredentials when accessing school LANs using Microsoft Active Directory services.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO.pdfSecure File Exchange (USO-FX)ReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceUSO-FXSecure File ExchangeThis provides for secure transfer of files over non-secureconnectionsLA purchaseis supported by AtomwideThis optional service, which is complementary to the USO service, provides a secure means forencrypting and transferring electronic files of up to 2Mb (or larger by agreement with the LA), forexample between schools and the local authority. All movements of files into and out of thetransfer system, and accesses to files, are tracked to the relevant USO account holder(s). Thetransfer system provides a secure file transfer area of a capacity based on [no of schools in LA]x 20Mb. The annual charge for the service is based on [no of schools in LA] x £42. Additionalstorage space, if required, is available at £53 per Gb pa.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-FX.pdfSecond Factor Authentication (USO-OTP)ReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceUSO-OTPSecond factor authentication using a one-time passwordThis services provides added security for strategic usersLA purchaseis supported by AtomwideOTP (One Time Password) 2nd Factor Authentication adds an additional security layer to LGfLUSO, which can be applied to specific services that grant access to sensitive data, or to servicesthat carry additional risk to network security or personal data when in use.Each supported user is provided with a key-ring size device which on request generates a digitalcode (a one-time password) as an additional authentication element for use alongside USO.There is a second option to provide the digital code as a text message to a mobile phone.The charge for this service decreases for a greater volume of units taken up within a single LA,such that for 5 tags, the charge per tag is £21 for set-up plus £10.50 per annually per tag or for250+ tags the charge per tag is £8.40 for set-up plus £5.25 per annum. More information and fullper-LA, and per-tag, pricing detail is available from LGfL.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-OTP.pdf19
MIS to USO automated account updating (USO-AutoUpdate)ReferenceUSO-AutoUpdateServiceAutomated data extraction from NIS and into USOBrief Description This service provides synchronisation between a school MIS andthe school’s user accounts in USOPackage LA purchase option to 31 st March 2010LA pooled funds from 1 st April 2010This LGfL Service is supported by AtomwideUSO-AutoUpdate provides the ability to automatically extract user data from a school MIS anduse it to populate, and keep updated, USO. This, typically overnight, process, ensures thatinformation held by the school relating to the status of a member of staff or a pupil is alwayscommunicated quickly to the LGfL USO service which in turn is making authentication and servicepersonalisation ‘decisions’ based on that information.As well as increasing the accuracy of data held in USO, which is itself a benefit that allows morepersonalised services to be offered by LGfL than ever before, the service also uses a far moresecure transport methodology compared with having schools manually compile and send data foraccount creation and update purposes.USO-AutoUpdate can also be used to support, for example, the automated movement of pupilsbetween Year Groups and/or schools, and generally improves the accuracy and appropriatenessof other services such as USO-ADSync. The implementation of other enhancements such asparental access, email- or SMS-delivered attendance (absence) alerts, and reliable MLEsynchronisation, are all possible through use of this service.The annual charge for the service is based on [no of schools in LA] x £30, pro rata charged untilthe end of March 2010. As of December 2009 the service supports SIMS and Wauton SamuelMIS, with other popular MIS platform support is anticipated during 2010.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-AutoUpdate.pdfAutomated SMS and email messaging (USO-AutoText)ReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceUSO-AutoTextAutomated text and email messaging systemThis service provides a method for a school to issue messages,typically to staff, and/or parents.LA purchase (single school option available)is supported by AtomwideUSO-AutoText is an automated messaging service, which is integrated into LGfL-USO for thepurposes of management, message initiation, and recipient identification. It can deliver messagesvia SMS or email, and messages can be issued in concert with an automated process, such asabsence reporting when used with an attendance reporting module within an MIS. Messages canalso be sent manually.AutoText is typically enabled at the LA level in order to provide a very low per school cost ofdeployment and aggregate the purchase of text message credits, which are then distributed to theschools by the LA, and consumed as one per SMS message sent, or one per ten email messagessent. Issued messages can receive responses via SMS or email. A full audit trail, message costalert notification, and school-level management control, ensures practicality of use in a schoolenvironment. The whole LA annual charge for the service is based on [no of schools in LA] x£42. Message credits are sold separately in bulk. There are no installation charges for whole LAdeployment.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-AutoText.pdf20
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