Tech Forum - Strategies, Solutions and Innovations for Technology Leaders

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Sponsors: Tech Forum New York 2010

Gold Level Sponsors

Atomic Learning

Founded in 2000 by a group of technology educators, Atomic Learning serves over eight million individuals in more than 40 countries worldwide. Atomic Learning is dedicated to providing educational resources that allow teachers, students and learners of all ages to embrace technology. An integral part of your professional development program, Atomic Learning’s online training resources make it easy to train teachers to train students on the skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century. For more information, visit www.AtomicLearning.com.

Blossom Learning

Blossom Learning’s revolutionary eight chapter “Online Applied SMART Board Course” features step-by-step instruction that allows new SMART Board users to quickly harness the full capabilities of the board, and allows educators to creatively integrate the SMART Board capabilities into their classrooms and lesson plans. The 100% online course is designed by former educators and AV presentation professionals who share a commitment to bringing technology to life in the classroom environment through applied online training courses that are comprehensive, compelling, and priced to revolutionize the way teachers learn. For additional information about Blossom Learning, please visit www.blossomlearning.com.

CDW-G

CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government and education. The company’s technology specialists offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions.

K¹²

K¹²'s mission is to provide any child access to exceptional curriculum and tools that enable them to maximize their success in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance. We are the nation's leader in providing individualized, online learning solutions to students from kindergarten through high school. Our products are rooted in decades of educational research and specifically focused on unlocking the innate and unique potential in each child through a combination of exceptional and engaging content that makes learning come alive. K¹²'s curriculum is available through full-time public and private school programs, or via individual courses for supplemental needs.

Lightspeed Systems

Network security is controlling what is on your network; and control is all about detecting and resolving any activity that doesn't align with your organization's policies. Built specifically for K12 networks and protecting millions of students nationwide, Lightspeed Systems provides a single admin consol to everything running on your network and control any detected issues. Lightspeed gives control with email archiving, content filtering, spam management, antivirus, extensive reporting, gateway server & desktop security, bandwidth management, & mobile content filtering. Obtain peace of mind with Total Traffic Control with Lightspeed Systems.

NEC

NEC Display Solutions designs, produces and delivers display technology for a wide variety of markets, including educational institutions. We specialize in desktop and large-screen LCD displays, and a diverse line of projectors for customers who demand the most high-quality, reliable display solutions to meet their needs. Our business is driven by advanced technologies, industry-leading service and value-add programs that increase your productivity and let you see your digital world in a more dynamic way.

OnCourse Systems for Education

OnCourse Systems for Education is a full-service provider of web-based tools that automate and streamline educational processes for public and private schools. OnCourse's suite of tools helps improve student performance and support school accountability by: Enabling teachers to work more efficiently and effectively; giving administrators access to classroom data and the ability to analyze it; and helping districts document compliance with federal and state standards. OnCourse Systems for Education provides best-practice applications powered by a premier Oracle database and delivered via an application service provider (ASP) business model. Thanks to our ASP model, school districts can enjoy the advantages of using advanced technology solutions while avoiding the work, risk, and investment typically associated with purchasing and maintaining them.

Pinnacle by GlobalScholar

GlobalScholar® is a leading provider of education and instructional technology solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s schools. Our flagship enterprise solution, the Pinnacle SuiteTM, has been the premier choice for thousands of educators committed to increasing teacher productivity and effectiveness, improving communication across learning communities, and transforming instructional practices that improve and sustain student learning. The Pinnacle Suite delivers a learning management system, longitudinal data analysis that informs decisions and improves instruction, 360° professional development, and teacher evaluation tools. Whether you’re looking for a modular or integrated approach, the Pinnacle solution offers superior performance and a lower total cost of ownership.

Qwizdom

For 25 years, Qwizdom has provided educators around the world with its award winning Student Response System, designed to engage and motivate students, while instantly collecting individual and group data. Qwizdom has since evolved into not only delivering sophisticated technology, but also state-standards-aligned curriculum developed in-house by certified teachers, and comprehensive reporting capabilities that give educators an accurate snapshot of student performance. Founded in 1984, Qwizdom has offices in the Seattle area, Cleveland, and the United Kingdom. For more information visit www.qwizdom.com.

Wyse Technology

Wyse Technology is the inventor and global leader in cloud client computing, leveraging its industry-leading thin and zero client computing-based desktop virtualization software, hardware and services. Cloud Client Computing is the ultimate client computing solution for our time. It replaces the outdated computing model of the unsecure, unreliable, un-green and expensive PC. It delivers the most optimized security, reliability, total cost of ownership, and user experience with the lowest energy usage. It simply connects all the dots: Thin and zero client computing, unified communications, desktop virtualization and the web for users to reach the clouds – in a private, public, government or hybrid cloud. For more information, stop by our booth or visit us at wyse.com.

Silver Level Sponsors

Aerohive Networks, Inc.

Aerohive Networks unleashes the potential of enterprise Wi-Fi, enabling customers to stop buying copper, move applications to the air, and maximize workforce productivity. The company's award-winning cooperative control architecture eliminates costly controllers, saving money and providing unprecedented resiliency, up to 10X better application performance, and an opportunity to start small and expand without limitations.

Hatch

Hatch® believes in supporting educators while developing young minds. Founded in 1984, Hatch® has become the nation's leading provider of appropriate technology in early childhood classrooms and markets a full line of developmentally-appropriate early childhood products. Hatch® is committed to providing customers with the highest level of service, support and training. Hatch® collaborates with award-winning experts and educators to develop an extensive line of its own exclusive and proprietary brand products such as the new iStartSmart™ educational learning system, TeachSmart® Learning System, Creative Diversity®, discover Science!®, Fit 4 You®, Instant Classroom and Computers For Kids®.

Meru Networks

Of all the wireless connections in the world, the ones we care the most about are yours. Meru wireless networks completely change how enterprises view and use wireless. They run business-critical operations with enterprise-class performance, for one. They deliver wireline voice quality and fair access to bandwidth, no matter how many people are using them. They are also simple to deploy with the lowest ownership cost. 3000 real customers in 36 countries use them already — all of whom replaced wireless networks from the other guys. Ask us to show you. We’re happy to. And be sure to invite our competitors.

Sanyo

Sanyo is a leading manufacturer of LCD and DLP data projectors for the education market with models for the classroom, lecture hall or auditorium. Products featured this year include the PLC-XU200/250 cost-effective classroom projector series, the PLC-WXL46 short throw projector for use with interactive whiteboards, and the PLC-XC55 ultimate classroom projector with excellent Total Cost of Ownership. Visit us at www.sanyoeducation.com.

Tequipment

Teq is the nation’s largest provider of interactive classroom technology and support services. We offer educators the complete technology solution, from SMART products and digital content to installation services and technical support. In addition, our Training division offers a wide range of Professional Development courses and mentoring services designed to help schools make the most of their technology purchase.

Tripp Lite

Enhanced service and industry-exclusive products have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 80 years. Tripp Lite's innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world's most trusted premium surge suppressor — the Isobar® — with more than 15 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products, including UPS systems, surge suppressors, inverters, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, power strips and PDUs, notebook accessories, rack systems, network management accessories and more. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite's sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite's Web site: www.tripplite.com.

Troxell Communications

Troxell Communications has supplied audiovisual solutions to the American scholastic market for more than 60 years. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with 70 offices conveniently located nationwide, we offer a broad spectrum of products from the most recognizable names in presentation technology. Troxell's wide selection of AV solutions includes LCD, DLP and overhead projectors; document cameras; interactive whiteboards; TVs and displays; cameras and accessories; DVRs, VCRs and camcorders; audio equipment and PA systems; AV furniture and much more. Whether you're standardizing an entire school campus or just upgrading your conference room technology, Troxell Communications is your partner in audiovisual solutions.

WatchGuard

WatchGuard puts fierce defense-in-depth security between your education network and malicious threats. From K-12 up there are universal network security concerns – reliable connectivity, protection from malware and harmful content, and access to relevant logs and reports. Learn how to secure remote connectivity and control web surfing with teacher overrides – even on HTTPS traffic, plus track, monitor, and review real-time reports. WatchGuard builds affordable, all-in-one network and content security solutions providing defense-in-depth for the organizations they power. Solutions scale offering right-sized security for schools to enterprise-like districts. Since 1996, more than 600,000 signature red security appliances have been deployed worldwide. http://www.watchguard.com

Association Partners

NJAET

NJAET is a group of over 700 educators (teachers, computer coordinators, administrators, consultants, etc.) who are working to promote the use of technology in education. For more information please visit www.njaet.org.

NYSCATE

NYSCATE (The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education), is a non-profit, professional organization representing more than 2,000 technology using educators and administrators in New York State. NYSCATE is an affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and cooperates with such partners as the New York State Education Department, state and national educational organizations, private sector corporations, and publishers to further the use of technology in our schools. NYSCATE is involved in helping define statewide policy regarding the use of technologies in education.