Kuala Lumpur. Early Bird prices stop 31 January

Want to join us at the Global Annual Conference at Early Bird prices? Be quick. Offer coming to an end. Dear Farman, You have2 options: The full Buy-In package  You can experience the whole event with the purchase of a full Buy-In package. On 1 February it will cost £4,000 for you and a guest to share. Early Bird Buy-In Special ends on 31 January. You only have a few days left.  With the Early Bird, for £2,000 you and your guest, sharing one room, can join the qualifiers and experience the LEO Global Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur. The training days special If you are local to Kuala Lumpur and want to join the 2 training sessions on 28 and 29 April you can! You can purchase Training Session tickets at a cost of £500 per ticket. Early Bird Conference Ticket ends on 31 January. You only have a few days left.  With the Early Bird, you can attend both training days for £250 per ticket. How do you take advantage of the Early Bird prices? Go to your Member Back Office and go to My Business – LEO Events. Don’t delay, Early Bird prices only last until 31 January If you cannot decide now, you still have an opportunity to join us, providing we still have tickets available, but the prices will be different. Buy-In: Standard purchase period is 1 – 28 February 2017 when the price will be £4,000 for 2 people in one room. 2 Day Conference Ticket: Standard purchase period is 1 – 28 February 2017 when the price will be £500 per person. 2 Day Conference Ticket: ‘Nick of Time’ purchase period is 1 March – 26 April 2017when the price will be £1,000 per person. Full details on all the ticket options are available to download. Don't delay: Early Bird prices end 31 January. Regards Geoff Round Global Marketing Manager geoff@WelcometoLEO.com

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Microsoft tries to expel Chromebooks from schools with Intune app and low-cost PCs

Chromebooks look pretty entrenched, for now. Can that advantage be overcome?

By Mark Hachman

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Senior Editor, PCWorld | JAN 24, 2017 6:00 AM PT

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For years, Apple Macs dominated the classroom. Then Chromebooks took over. Now, Microsoft is once again pushing for kids to learn via new, cheap Windows 10 PCs, managed by a new Intune application designed specifically for education.

Chromebooks aren’t much more than web browsers built on top of a bare-bones OS. That can be a drawback for businesses, which demand a rich platform for computing. In classrooms, though, the relative simplicity of the platform can be a positive, as they’re easier to manage.

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Microsoft’s Intune for Education dashboard allows classroom PCs to be quickly set up and managed, Microsoft says.

To counter that advantage, Microsoft is debuting Microsoft Intune for Education, a cloud-based version of the Intune application- and device-management service to make managing 30 or 40 laptops per classroom less of a chore. Schools can customize over 150 granular settings, assign them to a student, and apply them to hardware, apps, browsers, the start menu, Windows Defender, and more, Microsoft said in a blog post. For example, a particular student can be assigned to a specific group, and be automatically assigned the same apps as other members of the group.

Managing a few devices can be handled by just logging into the service with an Office 365 login. A separate “set up school PC” app can handle larger deployments, Microsoft said. Intune for Education will be available in preview in the coming weeks and more broadly available this spring for $30 per device, and via volume licensing for 69 cents per month per teacher.

“Ultimately, both Intune for Education and [Google’s] Chrome Management console provide cloud-based device management for classroom devices, but Intune for Education integrates better with the rest of the existing school infrastructure and allows access to full Intune for management of Android, iOS and Windows devices,” Microsoft said in a statement.

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Microsoft-powered education PCs can be locked down to a single app during test time.

Why this matters: According to a September 2016 report by FutureSource, about half of the computing devices in U.S. classrooms are Chromebooks, the inexpensive Chrome OS-powered devices manufactured by Samsung and others. Microsoft hopes to regain dominance via its partners, who are marketing inexpensive PCs that can compete on price while offering capabilities like touch and electronic inking that Chromebooks lack. Still, at least in the classrooms we’ve seen, Chromebooks seem to have a solid foothold.

One note about ink

Although Windows Ink is in its infancy, Microsoft pointed to apps like FluidMath and Drawboard PDF as two educational apps that would benefit from a touchscreen and stylus—and that Chromebooks wouldn’t be able to match.

“We believe Windows Ink is a truly valuable tool especially in the classroom, in fact, handwriting and neuroscience studies report 36 percent better test scores for kids that have diagrammed their notes,” Microsoft said in an emailed statement.

Acer, JP.IK, Lenovo launch new education PCs

At the BETT conference this week in London, Microsoft said it will show off existing PCs designed for education, such as the HP Stream 11 Pro G3, starting at $189. Three others were announced as well:

Acer’s Travelmate Spin B118 convertible notebook: With four usage modes, the 11.6-inch convertible notebook can be folded back via its 360-degree hinge to approximate a tablet. The $299 notebook includes a stylus and touchscreen supporting Windows Ink, a battery good for 13 hours of work, a shock-absorbent bumper and spillproof keyboard.

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Acer’s Travelmate Spin B118

JP.IK’s TURN T201 PC: The TURN T201 is a PC designed for students aged 12 to 18, with a Microlens microscope and a thermal probe. 

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The JP.IK TURN T201

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e, N24: Lenovo has also updated its education PCs with the addition of the ThinkPad 11e, either in a traditional clamshell or Yoga form factor. The 11e’s battery supports 11 hours of battery life and comes with a stylus. The N24 does as well, plus a 11.6-inch IPS display. Lenovo offered no other details, save for its expected release in mid-2017.

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Lenovo’s ThinkPad 11e

Microsoft also added some new features to its Minecraft: Education Edition. “Global Pause”  allows teachers to force students to take a break, while improvements like text-to-speech for in-game chat has been added for greater accessibility. Other new features include an updated user interface for managing in-game settings, new “mobs” includong polar bears, 256-block world heights for greater building capabilities, plus gameplay from the first night to The End dimension.

This story has been updated at 9:37 AM with additional details and to correct the volume pricing of Intune for Education.

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Global Associate Meeting Webinar 23 January 2017

Recording of Global Associate Meeting webinar Monday, 23 January 2017 Dear Farman, This week’s Global Associate Meeting was presented by Dan Andersson. The agenda starts with a LEOcoin update, then special Award nomination, LEOcrowd updates, news coverage and a Member Back Office update, Product update and forthcoming Events. The Chinese New year is just around the corner. This gives us a second chance to review the last year and look forward to the next one. As the year of the Monkey comes to an end, the year of the Rooster will soon be upon us. It is traditional for the boss of the business to present staff with a ‘red letter’ gift. We are no different. Next week we will provide everyone with a small token of our appreciation for the work they did last year and to give everyone something to start off the new year on the right footing. You will notice the record volumes traded on LEOxChange as the market continues to show active interest in the LEOcoin and the rewards it offers for those who hold balances. This is unique and we remind everyone that this is an opportunity you won’t get anywhere else in the digital currency community. Atif Kamran, our co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, is a finalist in the 2017 British Muslim Awards as Businessman of the Year. The British Muslim Awards recognise a wide range of achievements which cover various aspects of society including business, charity, sport, arts and culture. The event will be one of celebration, reflecting the significant role that Britain’s Muslim have in society. As Atif says “Your efforts get stored in your effort bank. You will either get paid now or later. So carry on depositing by working hard and do not worry about the pay-out…. it will come.” The evening will celebrate and showcase the determination, hard work, personal and commercial achievements of the British Muslim community. The prestigious & glamorous award ceremony will be held on the 25th January 2017 at The Athena in Leicester. Please help us to support Atif’s nomination via Facebook or Twitter using hashtag #BritishMuslimAwards. It is hard to believe that LEOcrowd is a year old. Officially launched in Sweden in April, it was first announced at the Global Annual Conference in Bali. Since then the movement has grown in response to the interest shown both by LEO Members and entrepreneurs across the globe excited by the enthusiasm and support of over 200,000 LEO Members. Membership of the ECN not only means that LEOcrowd is accepted as a serious long-term player but also that our experience and the expertise of staff make LEOcrowd an authority in this marketplace. Membership allows LEOcrowd to shape the development of the crowdfunding environment. As LEOcrowd has grown both its user base and the projects it has supported, the process has been tested thoroughly by both fund raisers and project backers and this practical feedback has helped us to develop the site and the underlying IT structure and features. As interest has grown, the need to communicate the principles and benefits of crowdfunding has grown too. Now there is sufficient interest to run weekly introductory webinars in both English and Chinese. As more entrepreneurs sign up to the crowdfunding idea, monthly workshops are being held in the LEOcrowd offices in London to provide specific support so that entrepreneurs can make the most out of the LEOcrowd model – these are ‘streamed’ for those who are not close to London. Find out more on what the crowdfunding market does and how LEOcrowd can help both entrepreneurs and investors. Many projects have been created for a wide variety of business ideas; some can be seen here. The project creators come from around the world and the funding requirements vary a lot in size. Sara Yang is a LEO member based in Canada. Her project to raise funds for a Lip Balm is the first to be financed entirely through LEOcoin. We encourage you to support this Member and in so doing, demonstrate how LEOcoin can be used in every day life. When you support this project you will receive an award based on the size of your pledge. If your pledge entitles you to a Lip Balm you can take it to meetings and show your team and contacts that LEOcoin is part of your life. New Politics, New Banking, New World. In these times of uncertainty and change – the latter often causing the former - people turn to digital currency as a safety net as Dan Andersson says in his article on the HuffPost Tech news site. It has certainly been an interesting time for the global economy; but for all the doom and gloom and talk of market volatility, we should not forget that recent historic events present an opportunity that we can capitalise on. London-based Bitcoin wallet provider ‘Blockchain’ has opened its 10 millionth digital wallet, making it clear that Brexit and Trump have done little to damage the digital currency sector. In fact the new world order has had a rather positive impact on digital currencies so far. We have already seen examples of an increase in trading of digital currencies in light of failing fiat currencies; in both Greece and China individuals turned to Bitcoin, hedging against economic uncertainty in their respective countries. While global currency markets plummeted following the Brexit vote, digital currencies bucked the trend with Bitcoin soaring in value. It seemed, perhaps unsurprisingly, as if people were turning to digital currencies as a safety net. The anti-establishment tide across the world isn’t just restricted to the world of politics; it’s also sweeping away traditional fintech and allowing digital currencies to flourish. There is a sense that the old models are not working and that there is a movement towards digital currencies: as we have seen, the Bitcoin price and LEOcoin trading activity are both on the rise. Members with additional accounts have been submitting their requests to link them together. If you are one, and have not yet done so, then you need to nominate which is your main account and which of your sub-accounts you want linked to it. We require that the main account is fully KYC verified before any other accounts can be linked to it, and all sub-accounts must contain the exact name and address as the main account. If you are KYC Verified then an option to link these accounts is available in your back office. We have no choice. We must be able to demonstrate that we know who we are doing business with. We are doing everything we can to make it as easy as possible for our Members. We have had requests from Members, especially those who are getting ready for the Chinese New Year, to allow more time. We have listened and so requests for account linking can be submitted until the end of February. These requests will then be processed by Member Support during February and March. A detailed FAQ and instructions are available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Support@WelcometoLEO.com. Let’s be clear: If you choose not to identify your sub-accounts before the end of February, the option to link accounts will be withdrawn and you will need to KYC all the accounts in the normal way. We will not entertain duplicate contact details and the linking of accounts after 28 February 2017. If you are Executive or above and want to join us (maybe you have people from your team attending and you’d like to support them) then you now have until 27 Januaryto purchase a ticket. The banner will be in your back office. LEO Live Seminar. We have a leading Trainer to announce this week. Dan Anderson and Michelle Smith will be your trainers in the leadership sessions. Tickets available on LearnEarnOwn.com - Products – Live Seminar. The cost is 1 Live Seminar ticket from your Value Pack or £125. There is an opportunity to join us at the LEO Global Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur, even if you did not qualify. The regular price to buy in to this event is £4,000. For this you get to join qualifiers for the full programme but you will have to cover the cost of travel to and from Kuala Lumpur yourself. Until 31 January the ‘early-bird’ price is £2,000.  If you did not qualify but still want to join us for the training sessions alone, then you can. The regular price for this is £500.  Until 31 January you can take advantage of the ‘early bird’ price of £250. You will have to cover the cost of travel to and from Kuala Lumpur and accommodation whilst there, yourself. Full details on ticket types and what you receive can be downloaded from the LearnEarnOwn web site We are in the final part of testing and can be confident in saying that the LEO Smart 3.0 app will be launched very soon: when it is, it will come in many languages. Support Atif’s nomination for Businessman of the Year Administration is necessary so don’t forget to get KYC completed for your main account and if you have subsidiary accounts, make your request by the end of February. You now have until 27 January to buy-in to the Dubai Executive trip. If you did not qualify but want to join us in some capacity at the GAC in Kuala Lumpur, then there are ‘early-bird’ tickets available until 31 January. The LEO Smart 3.0 app is coming very soon, so build up your contact base. We wish you a very positive, productive and successful start to 2017.  If you need any advice or guidance let us know. Join us next week at the same time to get further updates on all things LEO and to find out about the ‘Red letter’ gift. We have uploaded the recording of this webinar, click on this link   The Global Associate Meeting webinar on 23 January 2017 had many updates for our leaders. Our weekly webinars are the best source of information because you get updates directly from the LEO management. We welcome everyone who is serious about building their LEO business to join us. For those who attended, thank you. We hope that you enjoyed it and it was informative for you. This webinar is aimed at providing LEO business updates to our members worldwide, so invite your teams next week so that they also get business updates directly from the LEO senior management. For those who could not make it, we are sorry that you missed our webinar. We understand that sometimes some urgent piece of work comes in the way. We hope that you will join us next week at the same time and place. Whether you can attend or not (and we hope you can, next week), invite your team members to attend so that they too can get business updates directly from the source. Join us for the next webinar, taking place on 30 January 2017, 3pm UK time If you have already registered for the "Global Associate Meeting Webinar" you will receive a reminder email with the link to join the webinar. And if you have not registered for the webinar you may log on to your personal LEO website (www.myLEObusiness.com/your-user-name) and then click on "Webinars" in the top menu. OR alternatively click on "Register Now" button below and it will take you directly to the webinar registration page. Encourage all your contacts to sign up to this webinar series. Invite your downline to attend as well. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar next week together with your teams. All the best, Geoff Round Global Marketing Manager

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