Howard Technology Solutions

Howard Technology Solutions is the newest division of Howard Industries, Inc. – a $1 billion privately-held electrical products corporation. Howard Industries was founded more than 45 years ago in 1968 by Billy and Linda Howard in Ellisville, Mississippi. The Howards have grown their core business – distribution transformers – into the leader of their industry. Today, Howard Industries’ Transformer Division is the number one producer of distribution transformers in the United States and is housed in the largest transformer plant in the world – 2.2 million square feet. In addition, the company employs approximately 3,430 employees today.

Howard Technology Solutions is committed to providing customers with all technology-related products and services not limited to: Networking, Computers and computer peripherals, Software, and Audio Visual. Howard Technology Solutions strives to create, provide, and support superior products and services that meet or exceed customer needs.

Contract Highlights:

  • Dedicated Outside and Inside Representative for ILTPP members
  • US-Based Customer Service Team
  • Certified Engineers to assist with large scale projects
  • Ability to provide additional discounts for quantity orders
  • Product Training available for members and staff
  • Dedicated URL on howardcomputers.com for members to access pricing, placing orders, and tracking orders
  • Technical support available 24/7 365 days a week
  • Environmentally focused, Howard is EPEAT and ISO 14001:2015 certified

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Tristen Tolar
K-12 Inside Sales Representative
(601) 399-5619
ttolar@howard.com

Justin Lettow
IL K12 Account Manager
(847) 309-7504
Jlettow@howard.com

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AGParts Worldwide: Chromebook Parts

AGParts Education supports over 7,500 innovative 1:1 digital learning school districts across the United States with new and reclaimed Chromebook and laptop parts, device buyback, Chromebook repair, motherboard services, and more. AGParts is an authorized reseller for most major Chromebook brands. All of the 500,000+ parts inventoried are OEM original and are backed by the Limited Lifetime Warranty. AGParts Education’s experienced Account Executives are highly knowledgeable within the parts industry. They are continually analyzing each new Chromebook model to stay ahead of leading technology, trends, and foreseeable shortages. With two locations and fourteen dedicated Account Executives, AGParts Education is at the ready to deliver the highest quality service and the most cost-effective parts solutions for your school’s digital learning initiative.

Contract Highlights:

  • School purchase orders accepted
  • Dedicated parts ordering portal
  • 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility
  • 500,000+ parts inventory
  • Tier and bulk pricing are available
  • Orders ship FREE the same day
  • Personalized customer care

Contact your dedicated Account Manager

Ken Wiltz
Senior Sales Executive
844-706-5084 x 127
ken@agpartsworldwide.com

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ITsavvy

ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, project management, client support, and logistics. The company was co-founded as B2B Computer Products in 2004 by Mike Theriault, now the CEO and President, and Chris Kurpeikis, now the Executive Vice President. In 2012 they rebranded the company as ITsavvy to reflect our growing expertise in Security Solutions, Engineered Solutions, Cloud Solutions, Managed Services, and Unified Communications.

In 2014 ITsavvy made a significant investment in IT products operation with the launch of an e-commerce site that streamlines the purchasing process. ITsavvy can ship from 46 warehouses across the continental US, with 99% of all orders being processed and shipped the same day. The company offers a full range of products (over $8 billion in daily inventory) with over 1,000 brand names. In the past three years, they have made key acquisitions that have significantly enhanced engineering capabilities and industry leadership in security, cloud solutions, data center management, IT lifecycle management, help desk, managed network, managed print, and unified communications. In 2015, ITsavvy expanded its Tier-3 Illinois and New Jersey data centers along with the New York Managed NOC center for state-of-the-art data security and network management.

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Matthew Butler
Client Executive Public Sector
630-396-6307
mbutler@itsavvy.com

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CTL

A US based company, Computer Technology Link (CTL) is a technology solutions provider, that has been supplying technology solutions, including CTL Laptops, PCs, LCD Monitors, Servers and Chromebooks to education customers throughout the United States for over 28 years.

CTL’s comprehensive chrome solutions include industry-recognized, education-specific Chromebooks, value-added software titles, deployment assistance, and professional development offerings.

Since 2013, CTL has assisted with education partners of all sizes on their chrome deployments. Ranging from total 1:1 deployments to smaller, more intimate classroom deployments, CTL has helped schools across the United States implement chrome solutions that best fit the unique needs of each district.

Contract Highlights:

  • Industry recognized, education-focused Chromebooks
  • CTL Patented X protect panel option for added protection in your investment
  • Flexible warranty options
  • Paid 2-way shipping on warranty claims

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Maureen Cooney
Account Manager
571-386-9797

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Check out the current line of Chromebooks from CTL.

Trafera

On January 1, 2021, FireFly Computers and Trinity3 Technology united to serve the educational technology market and created Trafera. At Trafera, classroom technology is the one and only focus. They specialize in helping you be less busy, so you can focus on the things that matter most. From fast, easy Chromebook and laptop deployments to pre-wired carts and cabinets to simplified repair and warranty support options, Trafera is raising the bar on what a true technology partner can do to make deploying, managing, and maintaining your school technology a breeze. Trafera is one of the fastest-growing vendors of K-12 technology in the US and a top 3 vendor of Google Chrome Products worldwide. Trafera has solutions for every situation. Whether it’s reducing costs, saving time, or simplifying a process, their innovations are a win-win for you and your budget.

Contract Highlights

  • Direct access to your own dedicated, US-based Trafera Account Manager
  • FREE Chromebook technical assistance from Trafera Engineers
  • One-stop, manufacturer authorized warranty services – They deal with the manufacturer so you don’t have to.
  • FREE Benefit Claiming Assistance – Find and take advantage of free offers such as professional development, software, and setup services.
  • Access to FREE Trafera TRAILS, online Professional Development
  • Customizable Deployment Solutions – Pre-enroll devices in your G Suite domain, pre-configure Wi-Fi settings, assign devices to particular Organizational Units (OUs), divide shipments by OU, add asset tags or laser etching, pre-wire charging carts, install devices in protective cases, reduce waste with Green Pack “green” shipping services, or any other custom solutions you desire.

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Tim Peters
Account Manager
651-209-1098
tim.peters@trafera.com

Chris Pociask
Account Manager
612-808-9383 X 1077
Chris.Pociask@trafera.com

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Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks understands that with the onslaught of digitalization, smart schools and the need for hyper-reliable, easily-managed network infrastructure has never been greater for educators. The recent acquisition of Aerohive adds critical cloud management and edge capabilities to Extreme’s portfolio of end-to-end, edge-to-cloud software-driven networking solutions for their 50,000 customers globally, delivering 100% in-sources services and support that are number one in the industry. Extreme Networks is recommended by 100% of their users according to the Gartner’s peer review.

Extreme’s Solutions:

  • Extreme Wireless provides the industry’s first flow-based 802.11ac wave 2 wireless solution
  • Extreme Switching from edge to core, the foundation of a next-gen network
  • Fabric Connect and Fabric Attach are optimized for simplicity, scale, and agility
  • Extreme Management Center with Zero Touch Provisioning gives you actionable insights, granular visibility, and automated control over users, devices, and applications.
  • Extreme Control to manage secure and automated access for both BYOD and IoT devices from one convenient dashboard.
  • Extreme Analytics and Performance Management lets you understand what applications are running on your network, who is using them, and what the response time is for each application.

Contract Highlights:

  • Improved Efficiency and Lower Costs – An ROI of 387%
  • Unified Solution Benefits
  • Technology Leadership
  • Open Platforms and Positioning for the Future of “Things.”
  • Complete Network Visibility and Security
  • In-House, Close-to-the-Source, and Innovative Customer Support

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Extreme Networks
Matt Ward
VSAM / Extreme Networks
630-287-0228
maward@extremenetworks.com

James Clark
Director of Sales – Central
jamesclark@extremenetworks.com
603-952-5001

Contact your Reseller Account Managers:

CDW-G
John Buttita
Sales Manager
877-325-3380
johnbut@cdw.com

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Kajeet

Kajeet is an award-winning company and industry leader for safe and secure wireless internet connectivity for students. Founded in 2003 by a group of parents and launched its Education Division in 2011, which now provides connectivity to a wide variety of education and community customers. This includes, but is not limited to schools, school districts, libraries, colleges/universities, non-profits, tribal schools, state agencies, federal agencies, and third-party financial sponsors.

Kajeet is based in all 50 U.S. states, D.C., all Canadian provinces, and *recently announced* its expansion into the United Kingdom. As a partner with more than 3000 schools and school districts in the United States and Canada, Kajeet provides affordable Education Broadband™ outside of the classroom. Kajeet believes in #EveryStudent and supports being #AlwaysConnected!

Contract Highlights

  • Student Access, ensuring #EveryStudent is #AlwaysConnected to broadband for learning
    • Kajeet SmartSpot®
    • LTE Embedded Devices (Chromebooks, laptops, tablets)
    • Other customer-owned devices (hotspots, modems, computers, etc.
  • SmartBus Wi-Fi
    • #1 provider of Wi-Fi on school buses in North America – Deployed in over 1000 school bus fleets across the U.S. and Canada
  • Fixed Wireless
    • Kajeet Connect Prime and Backup – for indoor and outdoor facilities
  • Software
    • Mobile Device Management, Network/Device Monitoring, Policy Management, etc. related to the delivery and management of students and connected devices
  • Kajeet Private Networks, including Private LTE using CBRS or EBS spectrum
  • Kajeet HomeWireless is a new configuration of Hardware and Service that safely and securely connects multiple students in one household
  • Sentinel Accessibility addresses students with impairments and disabilities; these features were added to the Sentinel platform for all users at no cost.

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Erica Hartman
Regional Sales Manager
(908) 763-4171
ehartman@kajeet.com

Email the sales team at sales@kajeet.com and mention you want to use the ILTPP/AEPA contract pricing.

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Securly

Securly is an EdTech company whose mission is to keep students safe and productive at school and at home. Wherever digital devices are used, Securly’s cloud-based products work to filter content, manage apps, ensure compliance, alert schools to cyberbullying and self-harm, while engaging teachers, students, and parents. Securly’s patented automation and AI sentiment analysis, combined with 24/7 human monitoring by trained safety experts, protect over 10 million students each day. Awarded for innovation and customer service, Securly is headquartered in San Jose, CA with offices on three continents.

Contract Highlights:

  • Cloud-based web filtering as appliance replacement
  • Cyber-Bullying / Self-Harm Detection on social media and e-mail
  • Parent Portal and Parental Integration for student online safety
  • Any Device, Anywhere
  • Unlimited phone and e-mail support

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Securly
Courtney Gredler
Senior Customer Success Manager
704-285-8097
courtney.gredler@securly.com

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Bluum

Bluum  has solutions for every room in a school. From classrooms to auditoriums, sports stadiums to computer labs, cafeterias to TV studios, they offer technology that empowers students and accelerates learning. Trox offers a vast selection of products from leading manufacturers, and complete technology solutions including design, integration, installation, free product orientation, and professional development/training. With a foundation in the traditional AV space, Trox is also focused on emerging technologies including one to one (mobile learning) to address K-12’s common core requirements.

Contract Highlights

  • FREE shipping on all orders over $500
  • Receive up to 95% off list price on select products
  • A full-service company that stays with you through the entire process of implementation
  • National Leader in Education Technology & Collaboration Solutions

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Bill McCoy
Territory Vice President- Central Territory
bill.mccory@bluum.com

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Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems® is dedicated to providing time-saving solutions and empowering districts to focus where it matters most—students and learning. Lightspeed provides one integrated platform of cloud-managed solutions: Security & ComplianceSafety & Wellness, and Engagement & Impact, purpose-built for school networks and devices. Lightspeed solutions are designed to surface insights and facilitate workflows needed to ensure a safe, secure, and compliant learning environment that works on any device anywhere learning takes place.

As a committed partner in privacy and security for 25 years, Lightspeed ensures secure student data with technical and administrative safeguards in place. And with a keen understanding of the staff and resource shortages in primary education, Lightspeed has focused resources on client success to provide implementation guidance, support, and an easy procurement process. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Lightspeed serves more than 23 million students using 15 million devices in 31,000 schools throughout 42 countries.

Contract Highlights:

Lightspeed Systems Solution Suite

  • Lightspeed Filter – Protect Students From Harmful Online Content
  • Lightspeed Alert – Identify Students in Crisis for Proactive Student Safety
  • Lightspeed Classroom Management – Keep Students Engaged and Focused on Digital Learning
  • Lightspeed Digital Insight – Data Analytics Designed for K-12
  • Lightspeed Mobile Device Management – Scalable and Efficient Learning Device Management

Contact your dedicated Account Manager:

Lightspeed Systems
Mike Durando
Vice President of Sales
512-439-3995
mdurando@lightspeedsystems.com

sales@lightspeedsystems.com

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