We are excited to welcome you to our 36th annual IL Skyward® User Group Conference at the Tinley Park Convention Center! Using our app will keep you up-to-date with sessions and news as they happen. See the #MagicOfTeamwork at #ILSkyCon2026!
What is the IT-related aspects of Qmlativ? Topics such as Qmlativ server roles, SQL databases, system requirements, hosting options, and much more will be introduced.
Join us for an insightful session where you’ll discover how to bolster the security of your Qmlativ and SMS 2.0 systems. Learn the benefits and implementation strategies of Single Sign-On (SSO) and MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) to protect user data and streamline access management.
No matter the size of your district, security threats are a daily challenge. Join us in this session to explore best practices for configuring security settings in your Skyward applications. We’ll cover essential topics such as encryption, robust password policies, and security best practices to help you safeguard your systems effectively.
Education is a prime target for ransomware attacks. In this session, you’ll learn how to safeguard your district by implementing a comprehensive Security Awareness program for your users. We’ll cover best practices for database backups, rebuilding on-premises Skyward servers after a ransomware event, and conducting Security Assessments to ensure your network adheres to Security Best Practices. Equip yourself with the knowledge to defend against ransomware and protect your district’s valuable data.
If connecting to 3rd party applications with Skyward is your desire, come see what we have to show you. Learn the basics about Skyward connection methods and why some are preferred. The technology includes REST API(s), SkyBuild / Qmlativ Reports for Import and Exports, or direct ODBC/JDBC connections to the database.
Dive into the world of forensic investigations with our Qmlativ and SMS 2.0 software. This session will guide you through identifying and analyzing unauthorized user activities within Skyward systems. Learn essential techniques and tools to enhance your security measures and protect sensitive data from potential breaches.
Whether your Skyward system is self-hosted in your district’s private cloud or you’re using ISCorp Secure Cloud Hosting services, troubleshooting performance issues on the web can seem a bit mysterious. Join us as we review the diagnostic, troubleshooting, logging, and performance tools that are available within SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ.
The Skyward Technology Solutions team is ready to help your district focus on the future with new offerings and strategies. This session will give you an overview of how Skyward can help keep your hardware and security prepared for new trends on the horizon.
Are you considering moving your Skyward system from on-premises to the ISCorp Secure Cloud hosting? Is your Skyward system being hosted at ISCorp already? This session is packed full of information that will help make the transition a smooth one and understanding the ISCorp way when already hosted there. We will provide SCC checklists and System Admins will learn how....Email, SSO/LDAP, ODBC, TrueTime/Time Tracking devices along with other peripheral devices and 3rd party imports / exports in a Cloud Hosted environment is setup and processed for results.
