Our partners offer innovative products and services to improve the educational experience of students and address the challenges facing school districts.

Learn more about the sponsors, and be sure to visit their pods at your next CoSN event.

 

For more information, please visit www.ena.com or www.catchon.com,  call 866-615-1101, or email info@ena.com.

 

Resources: ENA Customer Success Story: Florida's School District of Clay County (PDF) | ENA TrustCompute—Next Gen Computing and Virtual Data Center Services for Education and Libraries (PDF) 

For 13 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. Whether it’s your first day in your cloud journey or you have a cloud-first strategy, AWS has a solution to facilitate teaching and learning, launch student analytics initiatives and manage IT operations.  AWS offers over 165 fully featured services and delivers a set of compute, storage, database, analytics, robotics, augmented reality and application deployment services that lowers costs, scales applications, responds quickly in emergencies and meets the ever-changing needs of the modern student.  Millions of customers, including over 9,000 academic institutions, over 4,000 government agencies, 19 of the top 20 most well-funded US Education Technology startups (FN1) and 96% of R1 Research Institutions trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com and to learn more about AWS in Education, visit aws.amazon.com/education.

 

 

Google for Education: Education is at the core of Google's mission to "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." We want to help make learning possible for everyone, anywhere. With devices and tools built for the classroom, students and teachers can spend more time exploring, connecting, creating - together. Technology will play a vital role in equipping this generation of students with the skills they'll need to thrive in the workforce of today and tomorrow. That is why we support collaborative learning in communities around the world, and why we continue to invest heavily in education programs and partnerships: so students can do cool stuff that matters.

 

HoverCam is a trailblazer in the world of education technology, with a proven track record in presenting groundbreaking hardware and software solutions for in-classroom instruction, hybrid, and distance learning. HoverCam began transforming the edutech space with its award-winning line of document cameras that “hover” over teaching content, eventually becoming essential tools for teachers around the world. After seeing a gap in student-teacher engagement due to increasingly complex and discordant technology, the company introduced the world to a new concept: the first wireless digital teaching station. HoverCam’s digital teaching stations combine every essential teaching technology into one fully integrated wireless podium, simplifying and mobilizing the teaching experience while allowing teachers to face their students while they write on their digital whiteboards. 

Now, in response to today's challenging distance learning environment, HoverCam is presenting a revolutionary new medium for lesson delivery: eGlass. eGlass is a transparent, illuminated glassboard with a built-in camera that captures an instructor’s face and writing in the same window, dramatically increasing student engagement online and in-class while solving today’s inherent teaching and learning challenges in a simple and awe-inspiring way.

For more information, please visit www.hovercam.com or contact us at sales@hovercam.com

 

As a member of the Dell Technologies unique family of businesses, Dell EMC serves a key role in providing the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transfrom IT, and protect their most important asset, information. Dell EMC enables our enterprise customers' IT and digital business transformation through trusted hybrid cloud and big- data solutions, built upon a modern data center infrastructure that incorporates industry- leading converged infrastructure, servers, storage, and cybersecurity technologies. Dell EMC brings together Dell's and EMC respective strong capabilities and complementary portfolios, sales teams and R&D. We seek to become the technology industry's most trusted advisor, providing capabilities spanning strategy development, consultative services and solution deployment and support to help our customers and partners drive the digital transformation of their businesses. 

From early childhood education through high school, there has never been a more exciting or challenging time to be a member of the educational community. Just over the last few years, for example, the Internet and wireless computing capabilities have dramatically changed the learning environment. HP understands and appreciates the needs and challenges of the educational arena. With its longstanding commitment to education and a demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality, affordable, technology products, services and solutions, HP is uniquely qualified to help transform schools and institutions into a 21st Century learning environment.

 

 

Identity Automation is a leading provider of scalable Identity Management software to education. Its solution, RapidIdentity, helps educational organizations quickly build streamlined security foundations, whether deployed on premises or in the cloud. RapidIdentity's architecture uniquely supports fast deployments at any scale, contributing to rapid returns and lower total costs of ownership.

 

 

 

CDW•G is a leading provider of technology and solutions to schools, with a mission of delivering engaging, collaborative and interactive learning environments, while securing networks and optimizing data centers. Our team of dedicated account managers and solution architects can help with assessment and pre-configuration to implementation and ongoing support. CDW•G solution areas include: classroom technology, cloud computing, data center optimization, networking, power and cooling, printers, security, software, storage, total mobility management, unified communications, and virtualization. For details, call 800.808.4239 or visit CDWG.com/k12.

 

 

Our secure internet, networking, and integrated cloud-based services allow you to facilitate learning virtually anytime and anywhere. We enable seamless access to applications, learning materials, and other resources for students and staff. Our innovative solutions are designed to meet your needs no matter where you are on your smart campus journey.

Since 1992, FileWave has provided education, enterprise, and government institutions around the world with enterprise level cross-platform systems and mobile device management software to assist IT teams throughout the entire lifecycle process of imaging, deployment, management and maintenance. FileWave’s all-in-one, highly scalable software solves the many challenges of managing a diverse and growing population of users, devices, and content by ensuring IT teams have a comprehensive solution that supports both client (desktop) and mobile devices across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.

With FileWave, IT teams can efficiently secure and support their organizations from one easy-to-use console, making even the most daunting projects, such as BYOD or large 1:1 initiatives, manageable and highly effective.

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Resources: What is FileWave? | Case Study: Mooresville Graded School District (PDF)

IT Security is in the forefront of the minds of school officials. Data breaches, website defacement, viruses, malware, compliance, even DDoS attacks impact education organizations across the P-20 learning environment.

Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, positions schools, colleges, and libraries to be able to respond rapidly to a sophisticated IT cyber-threat landscape. Fortinet’s consolidated approach to network security provides unparalleled performance and ease of management, coupled with significant savings. Strengthened by the industry's highest level of threat research, intelligence, and analytics from FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet delivers best-in-class protection to provide the safest and most secure digital learning environments.

Fortinet offers many products and services that are eligible under the E-Rate program, including: Wireless Access Points, Unified Threat Management/Next Generation Firewalls, Network Switches, and Caching solutions. Fortinet’s UTM/NGFWs are CIPA compliant.

Learn why the P-20 arena looks to Fortinet to protect their most valuable assets: students and staff: www.fortinet.com/education

 

Resources: Meeting CIPA Compliance with Fortinet (PDF) | Security without Compromise: Secure Your Digital Learning Environment at Every Network Entry Point (PDF)

 

 

 

Innive is focused on providing transformative solutions and services utilizing data and data relationships in Education. With advanced techniques for data aggregation, integration, and visualization, Innive provides meaningful insights impacting district and classroom improvements and outcomes. Our approach is through collaboration and partnership, solving complex business challenges and delivering true transformation.

 

Kajeet, the only wireless service provider dedicated to kids and education, is bridging the digital divide in schools. The Kajeet SmartSpot^TM is a portable Wi-Fi hotspot with school-managed off- campus Internet connectivity. Giving teachers or administrators the ability to set access hours and filter out non- educational content, the Kajeet Sentinel^® platform connects students to essential academic resources on the Internet anytime, anywhere. The SmartSpot is compatible with all devices students use today and is 100% compliant with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). For more information, please visit us at http://kajeet.net.

 

Resources: Closing the Homework Gap: A Guide to Increasing Student Success with Home Connectivity (e-Book) | Best Practices Guide for Education Broadband Deployments

 

LearnPlatform is the edtech effectiveness system used by districts and states to continuously improve the safety, equity and effectiveness of their education technology. Teachers, administrators and their partners use LearnPlatform's research-based solutions to organize their education technology, streamline standard processes (such as purchasing, contract management, privacy compliance and piloting) and analyze their classroom technology to ensure district goals are being advanced, student outcomes improved, and student needs met equitably.

With over 20 years providing technology to meet the needs of schools, Lightspeed Systems® is the pioneer and market leader in online student safety and effectiveness. The purpose-built ecosystem of cloud-based solutions – tailored to meet today’s evolving challenges – provides over 28,000 schools globally, including 6,500 school districts in the United States with the technology they need to for safe online learning and to boost educational effectiveness. 

Lightspeed Systems is a proven partner for schools, committed to delivering an ecosystem of solutions that provides reliable filtering, analytics, and device management tools for school leaders and educators. With a staff of over 150 people and many of its employees having first-hand experience in the education field, Lightspeed Systems has an unparalleled expertise in developing solutions for schools.

ManagedMethods makes G Suite & Office 365 security easy for K-12 system admins.School districts are on the leading edge of adopting cloud applications like G Suite and Office 365 to streamline administration and improve student outcomes. Unfortunately, district IT teams
are not on the leading edge of cloud computing security. K-12 IT security is notoriouslyunderfunded, and departments are overwhelmed. ManagedMethods is on a mission to make securing sensitive information stored in the cloud easy and affordable for K-12 school districts. ounded in 2013 by industry veterans of the enterprise security software industry, ManagedMethods provides school districts with visibility and control over the data that is stored, accessed and shared in Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365. We make it possible for school districts to realize the productivity, collaboration, and classroom learning benefits of these cloud applications, without exposing students and staff to security and safety risks.

 

 

SAFARI Montage provides K–12 school districts with a fully integrated Digital Learning Platform, including a Learning Object Repository, Video Streaming Library, and IPTV & Live Media Streaming, designed to handle video efficiently.

 

 

Since 2012, the Verizon Innovative Learning program has provided over $535M in market value towards STEM education, helping under-resourced communities bridge the digital divide. Verizon Innovative Learning provides free technology, access and innovative learning programs that transforms the learning experience, and also provides the tools necessary for remote learning to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to thrive in the digital world. Verizon Innovative Learning is a key part of Verizon’s goal to help move the world forward for all as part of our Citizen Verizon plan which centers on our three focus areas of Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection, and Human Prosperity. It’s our framework for economic, environmental, and social advancement.

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Jamf offers two solutions that make it easier than ever for schools of all sizes to manage Apple devices. Jamf School includes Teacher, Parent and Students apps built to simplify education technology workflows. And Jamf Pro, which offers powerful management and customization for IT professionals managing multiple schools or a district.

 

 

 

At PowerSchool, we believe in the simple truth that every student deserves the best opportunities in life. That’s why our mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their potential, in their way. From the front office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool helps schools and districts efficiently manage instruction, learning, grading, attendance, assessment, analytics, state reporting, special education, student registration, talent, finance, and HR. Today, we’re proud to be the leading provider of K-12 education application technology supporting over 45 million students in over 80 countries. Visit www.powerschool.com to learn more.