2024 METAA Buyers Guide

2024 BUYERS GUIDE

METAA Chief Technology Officer Certificate Online Course

About the Course:

In response to the technological challenges faced by schools in recent years, METAA is offering a rigorous 14-week online course designed to build competencies in the ten essential skills required for educational technology directors. This course is suitable for both prospective and current technology directors and is designed to cover three primary categories: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, and Managing Technology & Support Resources. Students will earn 3 Framingham State University (FSU) credits upon successful completion of this course.

The course consists of readings, activities, online discussion posts, reflections, on-line sessions, a final essay, and a project portfolio. Students should expect to work about 5 asynchronous hours per week, depending on their expertise in the ten skill areas the course covers.

The course offers the advantage of working in an online cohort format, which allows students to share learning, experience, and expertise in each of the skill areas.

Two Zoom informational forums are offered. One at the beginning of the course to discuss the course outline, the weekly posting schedule, and student expectations. A second Zoom session is offered toward the end of the course to review the requirements of the final project and the digital portfolio. An additional Zoom session, as part of one of the modules, will be offered with a guest presenter who will focus on a specific area of technology management and integration.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a course grade. Student’s work will also be evaluated to receive the METAA CTO Certificate through the METAA CTO Course Committee’s review of each student’s LiveBinder portfolio and final project. This certificate provides employers verification that they will be hiring, or have hired, a technology administrator who possesses the vast knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective educational technology leader

in the K-12 environment. This certificate is different from other certification programs, like the CoSN CETL certification which requires four years’ experience as a technology director.

Prerequisite Degrees : A bachelor’s or master’s degree is highly recommended

Next Course Information:

as a prerequisite for this course. (Please note that the current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) Education Director Certification – Generalist requires a master’s degree.)

• Course Duration: July 15, 2024 – October 20, 2024

The course consists of 12 weeks of instruction related to the skill areas and two additional weeks allotted for the final project.

• Course Cost: $2000 (non-refundable)

• Location: Online (Students will submit work online weekly – expect about 5 hours of work per week. Students will collaborate asynchronously within the weekly schedule.) To receive the Course Registration Form and more course details, please complete the requested information at the link by June 14, 2024.

The Course Registration Process will be sent out to those who have completed the requested information at the link. Upon completion of the request form, the course syllabus, FSU registration process, and METAA payment process will be provided.

The Course Registration Process must be completed by June 28, 2024.

Click here to complete the Course Information Request Form. Please complete the information requested by June 14, 2024.

Graduate Credits: 3 (through Framingham State University)

Course registration provides access to:

• FSU course site

• CoSN reference materials for one year

• LiveBinder Portfolio

Email any questions to course instructors: Loretta Cannistraci: lcannistraci@techdirectors.org OR

Jeff Liberman: jliberman@techdirectors.org

The world of EdTech continues to evolve, and as leaders, we continue to grow and adapt at a fast pace. The EdTech community has never been stronger. You are the innovators, the designers, and the change agents that help to transform the way our students learn. Your creativity, passion, and commitment to our work are crucial to ensuring every student has access to a state-of-the-art, high-quality education.

METAA, the state chapter of CoSN, is here to support you in your role. It does not matter if you have been in your role for twenty minutes or twenty years; collaboration is what helps us all succeed. Our professional organization has created many initiatives to keep us all working together and moving forward. Our very active listservs for Technology Leaders and Data Specialists, the Annual CTO Clinic, the Data Dashboard, our Massachusetts CTO Certification and Mentorship Programs, and Advocacy on the state and national levels are only a few of our core services available to you.

There are many ways to support these critical initiatives; becoming a member is one of the simplest ways. In addition, I encourage you to reach out to us and offer your expertise on any of these topics and suggest and assist with developing new ideas.

This METAA Virtual Buyers guide is an excellent resource for all things EdTech in Massachusetts, and you will see many of the vendors here at the 15th Annual METAA CTO Clinic. These vendors have extensive experience working with K-12 schools like yours and are ready to assist you with your needs. In addition, we have included information on many of our programs also available to you. Thank you to our sponsors who continue to make these initiatives possible.

We are grateful for your continued collaboration. We look forward to continuing to work with you.

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On behalf of your colleagues on the METAA Board of Directors, Jim Sullivan, METAA President Acer 14 Apex Technology Group 19 Bump Armor 32 Centripetal .................. 16 Clear Touch 33 CMD Technology Group 35 Connection 37 Entre Technologies 31 ePlus ....................... 36 Epson 32 Extreme Networks 6 Fortinet 14 Gaggle ...................... 18 Google for Education 33 HUB Tech 28 Infinite Campus 32 Integrity 19 Juniper 15 METAA/CoSN 2 METAA Data Dashboard 13 METAA Mentor Program ....... 7 Microsoft 30 Ockers Technologies 35 Open Architects 36 ParentSquare 17 Pro AV Systems ............. 34 Retrofit Technologies 31 SecureWon 37 Sophos 18 Teq ......................... 14 Whalley Computer Associates 4 Wyebot 16 Zoom 6 BOARD OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jim Sullivan VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lee McCanne TREASURER Mike Minihane BOARD MEMBERS Eric Bouvier Gail Callahan Loretta Cannistraci Jonathan Gallishaw Aaron Hyre Jeff Liberman Steve Ouellette Jared Perrine Kadion Phillips Jonathan Schmid Annamaria Schrimpf Colleen Terrill Stephanie Whitaker CATEGORY INDEX 8 DIRECTORY 20 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM METAA METAA Membership www.techdirectors.org/ membership/ METAA Data Specialists Google Group bit.ly/METAAData SpecialistsGoogleGroup METAA Listserv bit.ly/MATech Directorslistserv METAA CTO Certificate Online Course learning.techdirectors.org/ metaa-cto-course-online METAA Consortium Buys www.techdirectors.org/ membership/consortiumbuys • Microsoft • ClassHook • Classlink • Gaggle • SysCloud • K12 Security Information EXchange (K12 SIX)

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JOIN THE 2024 METAA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

METAA is pleased to announce that the METAA Mentorship Program for Educational Technology Leaders will begin its second year in August 2024.

This program supports new and current educational technology leaders in their career development by fostering meaningful mentoring connections. More information will be sent to superintendents and technology directors in May 2024.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The METAA Educational Technology Leader Mentorship Program is designed to empower educational technology leaders in K-12 schools/districts by enhancing their skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Active participation in the school district’s long-term strategic and operational goals

• Understanding of how technology enriches the student educational experience.

• Efficient management of technology and support resources

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

By participating in our mentorship program, you will:

• Set clear goals for your mentorship partnership.

• Experience personal and professional development.

• Build essential skills and confidence.

• Enhance job satisfaction and reduce turnover.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Participate in sessions addressing real-world challenges.

• Explore Massachusetts laws and procedures related to technology integration in education.

• Network with other educational technology professionals.

The METAA Mentorship Program is open to new or current educational technology leaders in school and district settings.

The 2024 METAA Mentorship Program will commence in August and run for one year, with an optional extension for an additional year. Each mentorship pair (mentor and mentee thought partners) will collaboratively determine partnership goals and meeting frequency. The program fee for the first year is $3000.

Throughout the program, mentorship pairs (thought partners) will communicate remotely or in person for approximately 1½ - 2 hours per session, supplemented by email correspondence. Sessions will be tailored to the needs and challenges of each mentee, with a minimum of 15 sessions. All interactions are confidential. Mentors and mentees will participate in sessions with their cohort to explore “Problems of Practice” throughout the first year, typically 3-5 times.

An additional year of mentee support can be provided at the end of the first year. Extended mentors and mentees will communicate remotely for a minimum of 6 sessions, with additional check-ins as needed. All sessions are confidential. Additionally, there may be sessions to explore additional problems of practice in collaboration with other mentorship pairs in the program. The cost of extending the mentorship partnership for the additional year is $1500.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the Mentee Application Form and submit a letter of recommendation from your District Superintendent along with your current resume through the Application link by July 1, 2024. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as space in each mentorship cohort is limited.

We are committed to creating meaningful mentorships and supporting you and your organization in achieving your goals.

Warm regards,

Jim Sullivan, CETL President Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA)

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METAA 2024 Buyers Guide | 19 Integrity provides innovative, integrated, and cost-effective technology as a service. Our programs and services include: Network Infrastructure and Connectivity Data Management and Analytics Cybersecurity and Preparedness Teaching and Learning Technologies Your School Connected ... with Integrity!

C O M P L E T E I T S O L U T I O N S

Read more on 13 or sign up here: Data Dashboard District/School Participation Form

METAA Mentor Program

The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) is pleased to inform you that the METAA Mentorship Program for Educational Technology Leaders has been launched.

The METAA Educational Technology Leader Mentorship Program is designed to foster facilitated mentoring connections to support new and current educational technology leaders in developing and advancing their career skills including:

• Taking an active role in the school district’s longterm strategic and operational goals

• Understanding the educational environment to recognize how technology enhances the student’s educational experience

• Managing Technology & Supporting Resources

Read more on 7 or find additional information at www.techdirectors.org/learning/metaa-mentor-program/

Apex Technology Group

2158 Plainfield Pike Cranston, RI 02921

Established in 1998 and operated in the USA. Apex’s IT engineers are certified with Microsoft, Cisco, HPE Aruba, Dell, Apple, HP, Google, Palo Alto, Barracuda, Arctic Wolf, SentinelOne, and more. Apex services include IT strategy, network design, procurement, project management, installation and ongoing support.

Heather Mosca

401-680-4606 | Hmosca@apextechgroup.com

www.apextechgroup.com

Acer

1730 N 1st Street

San Jose, CA 95112

Acer’s education devices are designed with a focus on accessibility, durability, security, and ease of use. Additionally, Acer has service & support programs that are specifically tailored for K12 education, such as Educare, Premier Support, and eLearning Self Repair Programs. Please contact Lynne Edgehill @ lynne.edgehill@acer.com to learn more.

Lynne Edgehill

508-259-0573 | lynne.edgehill@acer.com

www.acer.com/us-en/education

Bump Armor

458 Danbury Road, B-3 New Milford, CT 06776

Bump Armor manufactures stylish, rugged and protective shells, sleeves, cases, bags & backpacks exclusively for K12. Please reach out to Nadia to receive a -- free sample -- to begin the evaluation process and to find out more about our high quality products, special educational pricing and great service!

Nadia Usalis

781-249-6766 | nadia@bumparmor.com

www.bumparmor.com

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Centripetal

145 Maplewood Avenue, 4th Floor, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Centripetal, the global leader in intelligence powered cybersecurity, is operationalizing the world’s largest collection of threat intelligence, in real-time, to protect organizations from every known cyberthreat through its innovative patented technologies. The company’s CleanINTERNET® service delivers the only proactive approach to intelligence powered cybersecurity, leveraging the latest computing technology and skilled operations intelligence analysts, at dramatically lower cost. We are experts in threat intelligence, with a team comprised of cryptologists, and security analysts from the U.S. Intelligence & Defense community who have protected the most sensitive assets in the world. Centripetal is based in Reston, VA with offices in Portsmouth, NH and Galway, Ireland.

Tony Blockis

571-252-5080 | tblockis@centripetalnetworks.com

www.centripetal.ai

CMD Technology Group, Inc.

11 Glendale Road

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

For over 35 years, CMD has been providing IT solutions to organizations throughout New England. Our personable staff is among the industry’s best and employs the latest technology to keep our clients’ systems running. With an eye on future advancements, changes, and threats, we provide our clients with technically sound and costeffective solutions that fit their current and future needs. CMD is always quick to act. Whether responding to a routine support call, providing value driven solutions or helping to avert a crisis, CMD provides our clients with the assurance that they work with a trusted partner. What sets CMD apart is that we place a high value on adding a human touch to IT services. Our team can reduce the complexities of technology to simple English, helping you make wellinformed decisions and providing value at every turn. We hope to get the opportunity to discuss how our team can help you with your Technology needs!

Charlie Christianson

413-525-0023 | sales1@cmdweb.com

www.cmdweb.com

Clear Touch

1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607

Empower Learning with Clear Touch. Elevate education through interactive panels & software solutions

Phil Silverstein

864-973-7973 | psilverstein@getcleartouch.com

www.getcleartouch.com

Connection Public Sector Solutions

730 Milford Road Merrimack, NH 03054

Connection Public Sector Solutions is your national solutions provider for the entire IT lifecycle dedicated to fulfilling the specialized needs of the federal government. Our Account Managers understand your mission and offer the technology and services necessary to solve your unique challenges. We’ll also identify and apply the federal contracts and purchasing vehicles that enable you to achieve your agency’s goals—on time and on budget. We’ll help you get it done right the first time.

Nate Levesque

603-213-0732 | nate.levesque@connection.com

www.govconnection.com/fed

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Entre Technologies

138 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, MA 01089

Entre Technologies focuses on long term relationships and pride ourselves on the ongoing enhancement, fostering and retention of these relationships. Entre’s broad range of vendors, services, partners, technical resources, supply chain management expertise and manufacture relationships provide us the ability to deliver the right solution for you.

K12 is near and dear to all of our future and we are humbled to consult schools on technologies that enhance the learning environment and associated curriculum. Engage with the Entre Technologies team; we look forward to the opportunity to serve you and demonstrate the difference our people make!

Sean D’Acci

800-365-1775 | sdacci@pc-enterprises.com www.go2entre.com

Epson

3131 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

As a global technology leader, we empower our employees, customers and partners to be successful by creating customer value, striving for excellence and serving others.

Epson America, Inc.

551-329-7526 | timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com

www.epson.com

ePlus Technology

13595 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, VA 20171

ePlus is a customer first, services led, results driven and trusted industry leader that understand the implications of a new era of technology intelligence. For more than 30 years, we have stood side by side with more than 4,300 global customers, helping them navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic IT, regulatory and workforce environment. Our people make the different: the integrated approach we bring, our collaborative all-in culture and a way to working that meetings organizations where they are now, the next day and always.

Gary Hastings

+1 781-615-1344 | ghastings@eplus.com

www.eplus.com

Extreme Networks

9 Northeastern Blvd. Salem, NH 03079

Extreme Networks provides software-driven networking solutions worldwide. It designs, develops, and manufactures wired, wireless, and software-defined wide area-network infrastructure equipment. ExtremeCloud IQ, our clouddriven product provides ML/AI powered cloud network management solution that offers advanced visibility and control over users, devices, and applications

Jason Bertholdt

603-819-1150 | jberthol@extremenetworks.com

www.extremenetworks.com

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Fortinet

160 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110

Secure Schools, Data Center to Edge Cybersecurity, everywhere you need it. It’s common knowledge that the cost and effort associated with attack prevention tend to be significantly less than the cost associated with the fallout of a successful attack. Therefore, in education cybersecurity and beyond, investing in comprehensive cybersecurity strategies not only protects sensitive data and infrastructure but can also help reduce costs down the line. Learn more about how to maintain education continuity through broad, integrated, and automated Fortinet Security Solutions for Remote Learning

Melanie Burns

207-653-8724 | mburns@fortinet.com

www.fortinet.com

Gaggle

5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75254

Gaggle is the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology platforms. Our mission is to help ensure the safety and well-being of all students, supporting school districts in proactively identifying those who are struggling. Everything we do is steeped in helping districts see the early warning signs so they can take action to protect their students from harming themselves or others—before it’s too late. We have helped thousands of districts across the country avoid tragedies and save lives.

Shari Grayson

309-249-8359 | shari@gaggle.net

www.gaggle.net

Google for Education

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043

Google for Education empowers you with easy-to-use tools to secure your learning environment, enhance instructional impact, and prepare students for the future.

Brittany Christian

650-253-0000 | brittchristian@google.com

edu.google.com

HUB Tech

44 Norfolk Avenue, South Easton, MA 02375

HUB Tech has been a trusted IT Solutions Provider for over 30 years. As a trusted advisor within all industries (State and Local Government, Financial, SMB, Enterprise, Healthcare, K-12 and Higher-Education) we work beside you to ensure you have a strategy that allows you to transform your Information infrastructure and security posture to keep up with the needs of your organization and your users. Led by our highly skilled management team and staffed by a certified and trained team of architects, support engineers, and technicians, we have developed proprietary tools, strategies, and methodologies which have enabled us to lower cost and increase the quality of service to our client base. As a Strategic IT Services and IT Support Partner and industry leading Managed Services Provider, HUB Tech offers a comprehensive, end-to-end IT solutions portfolio, including Managed Services, Security and Business Continuity Solutions, Digital Transformation, and End-User Computing. Our mission is simple – to take full ownership for all that we do, to protect those who trust in us, and to make lifelong clients from every customer contact.

Paul Shiff

508-238-9887

pshiff@hubtech.com

www.hubtech.com

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Infinite Campus

70 Suffolk Court

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Infinite Campus manages 9.9 million students in 46 states. For more than 30 years, Infinite Campus has successfully implemented its solutions for 2,750 customers of all sizes, from those with fewer than 100 students to those with more than 600,000 students. Infinite Campus customers include school districts, regional consortia, state departments of education and the federal government.

Rachel Kohler

631-356-5177 | rkohler@customtech.com

www.infinitecampus.com

Juniper Networks

1133 Innovation Way Sunnyvale, CA 95089

Juniper Networks is dedicated to dramatically simplifying network operations and driving superior experiences for end users. Our solutions deliver industry-leading insight, automation, security and AI to drive real business results. We believe that powering connections will bring us closer together while empowering us all to solve the world’s greatest challenges of well-being, sustainability and equality.

Brian McDonald

508-272-1650

bmcdonald@juniper.net

Integrity Learning Solutions

45 Main Street, Suite 301 Hudson, MA 01749

Integrity Learning Solutions is a Massachusetts-based education technology service provider. For nearly two decades, Integrity has provided public school districts, charter schools, and private and parochial schools with programs and services designed to converge information technology and education reform in the most affordable, reliable way. These programs and services include secure Network Infrastructure and Connectivity, Data Management and Analytics, Cybersecurity and Preparedness, and Teaching and Learning Technologies. As a service provider and trusted advisor to more than one-hundred learning organizations, Integrity helps “pull it all together” in support of increased student achievement and enhanced staff productivity. Integrity is a longtime Category 1 E-Rate provider in the Commonwealth.

David Krongard

508-624-4474 | dave@integrity-learning.com

www.integrity-learning.com

Microsoft

1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052

Microsoft is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. In education, it’s to empower every student. We believe limitless potential is within every student, every educator, every school. Together we can unlock this potential by providing technology that empowers educators and inspires students. Learn more at microsoft.com/education.

Brian Phelps

+1 443-447-9936 | phelpsbrian@microsoft.com

www.microsoft.com/en-us

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Ockers Technologies

48 Leona Drive Middleboro, MA 02346

Founded on over 100 years of technical experience and expertise, we provide the operational advantages, productivity savings and administrative efficiencies our customers appreciate as their proven, single-source “go-to” IT partner.

Kaitlyn Hickey & Jason Hurlock

508-586-4642 | khickey@ockers.com

www.ockers.com

Open Architects

71 Commercial Street, Suite #2200 Boston, MA 02109

Open Architects (OA) is a Massachusetts-based organization that provides data analysis combined with custom-built visualization tools to give school district leaders and educators the information they need to make data-informed decisions. Our tools seamlessly collect, combine, transform, analyze, and present data from disparate sources. Staffed by former practitioners, OA creates the tools we wish we had when we worked in school districts. Learn more about our product offerings, dashboard packages, and see why over 200 organizations partner with us.

Seth Racine

207-522-6386 | seth@openarchitectsk12.com

www.openarchitectsk12.com

ParentSquare

6144 Calle Real, #200a Goleta, CA 93117

ParentSquare is the leading provider of modern family and community engagement solutions for K-12 schools. Millions of educators and families in all 50 states rely on the multipurpose unified platform that includes mass notifications, classroom communications, school websites, and other communication-based services, all supported by visual dashboards. ParentSquare’s technology platform features comprehensive integrations with school administrative systems, translation to more than 100 languages, and app, email, text, voice, and web portal access for equitable communication. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at https://www.parentsquare.com

Ben Craft

888-996-4156 | ben.craft@parentsquare.com

www.parentsquare.com

Pro AV Systems

275 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824

Pro AV Systems is New England’s leading Audio Visual Integrator. We specialize in front of classroom technology, audio systems and large venue integrated AV systems. As a state contract vendor and WBE/MBE organization, we have done many large school rollouts and new school construction projects throughout the state.

Mary Finn

978-692-5111 | mary@proavsi.com

www.proavsi.com

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RetroFit Technologies

350 Myles Standish Blvd., Ste 202 Taunton, MA 02780

RetroFit Technologies was established in 1983, with the goal of providing premier Technology Solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in New England. Located in Taunton, Massachusetts, RetroFit proudly operates as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), delivering unmatched Technology Solutions across the region. Recognized as a leading Managed Service Provider, RetroFit specializes in a comprehensive suite of services including IT Security Solutions, Professional IT Services, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Onsite Support & Services, Hardware Procurement, Microsoft 365, Staff Augmentation and Break-Fix Support. Guided by CEO Jacqueline Lawlor, RetroFit is committed to being the driving force behind clients’ technological evolution. With tailored solutions, RetroFit lays the groundwork for sustained success in the digital age.

Andy Bettencourt

508-474-7135 | abettencourt@retrofit.com

www.retrofit.com

Sophos

3 Van de Graaff Drive, 2nd Floor Burlington, MA 01803

Sophos delivers superior cybersecurity outcomes by providing cybersecurity as a service to protect companies of all sizes from the most advanced cyberthreats. Our cybersecurity products and services include managed detection and response (MDR), firewall, email, endpoint (XDR), and cloud native security protection. Sophos products and services defend against ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. They connect through the cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, our cross-domain threat intelligence unit. We provide fully managed security solutions so you can manage your cybersecurity directly with our security operations platform. Or, you can supplement your in-house team with Sophos’ products and services.

Ryan Muller

781-494-5973 | ryan.muller@sophos.com

www.sophos.com

SecureWon, Inc.

114 High Street Wareham, MA 02571

SecureWon at its core is a national technology services company. We go to market a little differently where we provide a high-level assessment of one’s environment, its resources, tools, staff and future needs to provide a comprehensive success plan with bulleted action items. We then engage our certified engineering staff to help remediate any of the critical network and security issues found on that list. Finally, our team will have enough information and foresight to successfully manage your IT environment moving forward.

Dolly Ryan

855-458-6947 | dryan@securewon.com

www.securewon.com

Teq

7 Norden Lane Huntington Station, NY 11746

At Teq, we ensure your students are given the tools that inspire curiosity, promote critical-thinking, and encourage growth. We provide the means - with our STEM catalogue of over 30 integrative products - the application - with iBlocks, our project-based learning pathways - and the training - with OTIS for Educators, our online professional development resource - to drive success for students and educators alike. We offer an effective blend of technology and instruction that supports the ever-changing educational climate and sparks the “Complete Thought.”

Trevor Peltak

877-455-9369 | Trevorpeltak@teq.com

www.teq.com

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Whalley Computer Associates

One Whalley Way Southwick, MA 01077

Whalley Computer Associates has been a technology leader for over 40 years. Founded by an educator with educators in mind, WCA has remained one of the leading technology providers in the Northeast for one simple reason-we put our customers first. It drives everything we do; from our data center, professional, cloud and networking services to staff augmentation and training and more, the team at WCA is here to support all your technology needs. We are driven to connect your students, teachers, and districts to the technology of today and tomorrow. Everyone at WCA, from our dedicated Account Executives to our Professional Services team, are invested in linking you with the technology you need with the pricing and service you deserve.

Bill Oleksak

413-569-4200 | wjo.admin@wca.com

www.wca.com

Zoom

55 S Almaden Ave., 6th Floor San Jose, CA 95113

Zoom is committed to keeping your school community connected across all channels. You already rely on Zoom Meetings, right? But you might not know that Zoom is way more than just meetings.

Zoom Phone: Get Ray Baum’s Act compliant. Allow safe, secure and accountable text messaging.

Zoom Contact Center: The omni-channel, video first contact center solution.

Zoom Virtual Agent: Eliminate redundant questions with our AI powered chat bot.

Zoom Rooms: Easy to use conference room solutions

Thank you for trusting Zoom to deliver limitless human communication!

Christian Hansen

339-298-8095 | Christian.hansen@zoom.us

www.zoom.us

Wyebot, Inc.

2 Mt Royal Avenue, Suite 240

Marlborough, MA 01752

Wyebot’s Wireless Intelligence Platform™ (WIP) is a vendoragnostic WiFi and Wired quality assurance solution that is deployed as an overlay to an existing WiFi infrastructure. It consists of WIP™ sensors and WIP™ Cloud Portal with embedded Artificial Intelligence, running in a regional AWS Cloud. WIP™ supports learning with high-performing, problem-free WiFi Networks, by providing complete wireless ecosystem visibility, AI-based automated problem and solution identification, historical forensics, wired and wireless network testing, and support for WiFi-6E. It proactively alerts schools to network issues, empowering IT to address problems before students and teachers are affected. Ending the time-consuming, manual process of network optimization; restoring time, money, and energy to IT teams and their schools.

Yvonne Mulligan

857-373-9792 | ymulligan@wyebot.com

www.wyebot.com

METAA Data Dashboard

METAA’s most current project is the design of a data dashboard to collect ed tech-related resources across school districts. The data dashboard gives a window into the extensive resources used within your school and across school districts throughout the state. Once populated by each school district, the data dashboard will be an invaluable resource. We need each school district to participate in populating their information. Although it will take some time upfront, it will benefit all moving forward.

Cloud & Security Evaluations

Optimize and Modernize Your IT. Understand Risks.

Microsoft’s Cloud & Security Evaluation is a rapid, data-backed consultative engagement built to provide actionable insights for your unique IT environment. The engagement will enable you and your partner to understand risks, find opportunities to optimize and modernize, and provide clear pathways to decreasing the cost and complexity of your IT footprint.

Engagement Overview

Microsoft’s tool partner Block 64 provides an agentless, cross platform discovery tool that leverages standard ports and protocols to gather the data required to produce a rapid but thorough 360-degree view of your environment which enables the guided consultation you will receive.

Engagement Length

Our engagements typically only require 2-4 hours of your team’s time - from end-to-end, including the debrief. You’ll be left with a valuable action plan and the ability to dive deeper into the gathered insights.

Security

Block 64 is a SOC 2 Type II certified organization, and can ensure the security and confidentiality of your data throughout this engagement. Your data is detroyed at the conclusion of our work.

WHAT’S COVERED

Data Privacy

Your data is your data, and that’s that. No data is gathered or shared without your express consent, which can be withdrawn at any time. Your data is exclusively used to present your personalized roadmap.

HOW IT HELPS

Security

Optimization

Trust - but verify - the state of your environment

22% 43% 29%

of endpoints are exposed to at least one critical security vulnerability of organizations have overlapping or redundant productivity solutions is the average cost reduction opportunity uncovered through optimization

Address threats, misconfigurations and gaps requiring immediate action and get recommendations to reduce the risk to your business.

Build the right plan for your organization by leveraging program incentives, removing redundancies, and ensuring that what you have is what you need - and vice versa.

Uncover opportunities to rightsize infrastructure using performancebased insights, as well as paths to modernization of your existing IT footprint.

The work done during this evaluation will leave you with an actionable roadmap to reduce risk, drive optimization and modernization, and reduce the cost and complexity of your IT footprint. Consult with your Microsoft specialist and Partner to bring the roadmap to reality.

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Complexity

Cost &

Roadmap

For details on Block 64’s Commitment to You on Security, Privacy, and Data Handling, please visit https://privacy.block64.com

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Technology

Audio Visual

Managed Service Provider

Infrastructure/ Cabling

Outside Plant Fiber

Security/Intercom/PA/Clocks/Card Access

Electrical Services (MA Lic. 9282A)

Lighting, Broadcast, Design & Installation

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+ Assess, implement, and optimize today’s most in-demand digital technologies

+ Expand instructor/student interaction and facilitate collaboration

+ Protect against cybersecurity threats and safeguard student data

+ Elevate the student experience

+ Free critical budget with pay-per-use economics and simplify operations with a full managed private cloud from HPE GreenLake

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