Sponsors: Tech Forum California 2014

Sponsors: Tech Forum California 2014

Platinum Level Sponsors

Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. At Microsoft we believe that providing quality education to the students around the world is essential to the future of our society. Technology can expand the power of education and unlock the potential of students, educators and schools. To make this technology available worldwide we partner with education communities, delivering solutions, services and programs that help people learn.

Gold Level Sponsors

CASIO
CASIO Projectors incorporate a patent pending HYBRID LIGHT source which combines Laser and LED lighting with DLP technology for amazingly high brightness and performance. With no mercury lamp to replace, Casio projectors are earth-friendly and have a significantly lower cost of ownership saving money and the environment. The full line of CASIO Hybrid Projectors delivers up to 3500 lumen brightness and includes models with comprehensive connectivity and features including short throw models. A full three year warranty including the lamp provides peace of mind and reliable low cost operation. Make the switch and never change a mercury lamp again!

Gaggle

Gaggle's award-winning suite of productivity, communication, and collaboration tools engage today's students with today's technology. Our safe online learning environment is accessible at school and on-the-go, leveraging the popularity of social networking and web-based virtual tools to propel your classroom into the 21st century and beyond. Our cloud based environment designed specifically for K-12 education provides access control and filtration of content, with the highest degree of CIPA compliance. In addition, Gaggle is a provider of compliance based email archiving which is tailored to meet the needs of K-12 institutions.

Jupiter Ed
Jupiter Ed provides highly affordable, scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions to over 3.2 million students in 49 states. Jupiter iO, an all-in-one solution, integrates the student information, learning management, gradebook, and data analytic systems for K12 schools.Jupiter iO, provides a seamless process of student learning, assessment, reporting, data management, and analytics to help administrators and educators make informed decisions and support student success at an affordable price of $35-$50 per teacher, per year. To learn more about Jupiter iO, visit our web site to view the Jupiter iO demo at: http://jupitered.com/demo.php.

Lightspeed Systems
Lightspeed Systems Inc. develops comprehensive network security and management solutions for the education market. We are committed to helping schools of all sizes operate their networks effectively and efficiently. Our innovative, comprehensive solutions for network security, internet filtering, monitoring, management, and optimization allow educators to provide safe online teaching and learning environments.

Silver Level Sponsors

AirWatch

AirWatch is the leader in enterprise-grade mobility management and security solutions designed to simplify mobility. From deployment through support, our highly scalable solution provides an integrated, real-time view of an entire fleet of corporate, employee and student-owned Apple iOS, Android, Windows, BlackBerry and Symbian devices.

As the largest MDM provider with over 1,500 employees, 450 focused on R&D, AirWatch offers the most comprehensive mobility management solution providing: mobile security, device management, application management including integration with the Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP), secure content management, and advanced mobile integration. AirWatch is the education industry’s single source for mobility management.

Autodesk

Autodesk Education is excited to extend the Autodesk Design the Future program to California secondary schools with access to free* Autodesk® design software, content aligned to Common Core standards, training and certification to help inspire students to develop a lifelong love for STEAM subjects. California secondary schools are eligible to receive up to 125 software licenses with three years of access to products that are widely used by leading designers, engineers, and architects, including: Autodesk® AutoCAD®, Inventor®, 3ds Max®, Revit®, Maya® and more. To introduce your students to the world of design, visit: www.autodesk.com/designthefutureus

CDW-G

CDW-G, the public sector subsidiary of CDW, is a leading provider of technology solutions to K-12 schools. Dedicated account managers help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise designing customized solutions, while our advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include software, network communications, notebooks/mobile devices, data storage, video monitors, desktops and printers and solutions such as virtualization, collaboration, security, mobility, data center optimization and cloud computing. For information call 800.808.4239 or visit CDWG.com.

TIG

TIG is a technology leader partnering with educational institutions across the nation for over 32 years. With a proven track record of success and references worldwide, TIG offers a consultative approach to fulfilling the unique computing needs of our education clients. TIG is a single source to solve technology the needs for districts and universities of all sizes including school and district-wide assessments, large project deployment, daily technical support and maintenance, Help Desk support services, and project management and infrastructure solutions for creating a 21st Century Classroom experience. TIG is a premier ISO 9001:2008 certified IT solution provider and an award-winning Certified Minority Enterprise business. TIG is committed to earning our place as a trusted partner with you by providing the highest level of technological value and services. Our team of experts is your answer for ease-of-use, cost-savings, and the efficiency you require.

Association Partners

CETPA
The California Educational Technology Professionals Association is an association of Educational Technology Professionals (technologists) supporting schools within and outside California. Founded in 1960, the major emphasis of the association's activities are directed towards improving Administrative Information Processing in public education within the State of California and to prepare its membership to better meet and support the technological needs of the Instructional Program.

CUE
CUE is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1978. CUE's goal is to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. With an active current membership of thousands of educational professionals, CUE supports many regional affiliates and Special Interest Groups. CUE Conferences and Professional Development workshops are California’s premier educational technology events. CUE is the largest organization of its type in the west and one of the largest in the United States. Visit www.cue.org.