What is the Bolton apps website?
The apps.bolton.ac.uk website means that you no longer need to use VPN to access services that were previously only available on-campus. The website only works with Internet Explorer and Windows.
Is your current remote access service coming to an end?
Our current Remote Access service is coming to end of life. We have been piloting a replacement service with several schools and we have received positive feedback on this, indicating it is now easier and faster to use. So we are now informing you that the current service will be turned off on 3rd October 2019.
How do I request remote access to sits or QLX?
Access to SITS or QLx can be requested through your line manager – this remote access will need to be approved separately for a specific need even if you already have access to the service from your office PC. You will then have the icons added to the above list when you log in to the web page.
How do I request access to my Remote Desktop?
While we recommend using the RemoteApp icons (together with myFiles) if at all possible, it is possible to request access to remote desktop straight to your office machine. To do this, please contact IT Support Services with your office computer name, username and reason for request.
What is Bolton.ac.uk?
The apps.bolton.ac.uk website means that you no longer need to use VPN to access services that were previously only available on-campus. The website only works with Internet Explorer and Windows.
Can you request SITS access?
Access to SITS or QLx can be requested through your line manager – this remote access will need to be approved separately for a specific need even if you already have access to the service from your office PC. You will then have the icons added to the above list when you log in to the web page.
Strategic Advice & Guidance
Whether you are creating a long term ICT plan or just purchasing some new ICT hardware.
SIMS Software Support
Our systems team provide substantial SIMS support to schools and their users.
Curriculum Team
Our aim is to arm teachers with all the skills, knowledge, understanding and resources they need to teach computing successfully.