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- IT² 2023 Conference
- IT² 2023 Exhibit Hall
IT² 2023 Exhibit Hall
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The IT² 2023 Exhibit Hall is where IT is happening! This is where you can make connections and collaborate with colleagues, vendors and representatives from organizations from across the country! The IT² Exhibit Hall is unique in that exhibitors represent all components that make education technology tick, but at the same time our Exhibit Hall is small enough for you to be able to take time to make connections and ask questions with everyone!The Exhibit Hall will be on October 26, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Willmar Event Center in Willmar, MN. Appetizers will be served to attendees.Make sure to participate in our IT² 2023 Exhibit Hall activities for a chance to win one of our door prizes. Door prizes will be awarded to the winners on the last day of the conference.
2023 Conference Exhibitors
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Aercor Inc
Derrick Hoffmann
E: drhoffmann@aercor.com P: 651-289-4211
https://www.aercor.com/contact/
14033 Commerce Ave. NE. #300-361, Prior Lake, MN 55372
A full suite of wireless and mobility services. Aercor offers Wired & Wireless Infrastructure, Network Tools, Network Security. Also offering Engineering Services for WLAN Designs, Site Surveys, Health Checks, and Implementation.
Derrick Hoffmann
E: drhoffmann@aercor.com P: 651-289-4211
https://www.aercor.com/contact/
14033 Commerce Ave. NE. #300-361, Prior Lake, MN 55372
A full suite of wireless and mobility services. Aercor offers Wired & Wireless Infrastructure, Network Tools, Network Security. Also offering Engineering Services for WLAN Designs, Site Surveys, Health Checks, and Implementation.
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Airtame
Pat Smith
E: sales@airtame.com P: 646-919-3609
https://airtame.com/contact-us/
228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
Airtame's hardware-based SaaS platform transforms screen connectivity and engagement. It enhances meeting rooms, classrooms, and common areas with intuitive conferencing, screen sharing, and digital signage features, through a unified interface.
Pat Smith
E: sales@airtame.com P: 646-919-3609
https://airtame.com/contact-us/
228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
Airtame's hardware-based SaaS platform transforms screen connectivity and engagement. It enhances meeting rooms, classrooms, and common areas with intuitive conferencing, screen sharing, and digital signage features, through a unified interface.
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Alpha Wireless - West Central
Donnie Rooney
E: info@alpha-wireless.com P: 800-967-1778
https://www.alpha-wireless.com
1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003
System Integrators in voice, video, and data networks; specializing in security cameras and access control.
Donnie Rooney
E: info@alpha-wireless.com P: 800-967-1778
https://www.alpha-wireless.com
1115 Cross Street, North Mankato, MN 56003
System Integrators in voice, video, and data networks; specializing in security cameras and access control.
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AVI Systems
Isaiah Wallfred
E: isaiah.wallfred@avisystems.com P: 612-559-2395
https://www.avisystems.com/education-solutions
9675 W 76th Street #130, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
"AVI Systems partners with leading technology manufacturers producing innovative equipment for education. From classrooms, hybrid learning solutions and public meeting spaces, to innovative solutions for education and collaborative learning environments, our design engineers and certified installation professionals create designs to simplify technology and streamline learning."
Isaiah Wallfred
E: isaiah.wallfred@avisystems.com P: 612-559-2395
https://www.avisystems.com/education-solutions
9675 W 76th Street #130, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
"AVI Systems partners with leading technology manufacturers producing innovative equipment for education. From classrooms, hybrid learning solutions and public meeting spaces, to innovative solutions for education and collaborative learning environments, our design engineers and certified installation professionals create designs to simplify technology and streamline learning."
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BG Innovations, Inc.
Chris Butler
E: chris@bgi-usa.net P: 888-668-0759
http://www.bgi-usa.net
2822 Snowy Owl Circle, Duluth, MN 55804
BG Innovations is a leading provider of instructional and audio/video classroom technologies. At BGI, we pride our selves on being customer focused and solution orientated. We ask questions and listen. We are passionate about education and technology and know that if given the proper support teachers are able to successfully integrate technology into their instructional delivery.
Chris Butler
E: chris@bgi-usa.net P: 888-668-0759
http://www.bgi-usa.net
2822 Snowy Owl Circle, Duluth, MN 55804
BG Innovations is a leading provider of instructional and audio/video classroom technologies. At BGI, we pride our selves on being customer focused and solution orientated. We ask questions and listen. We are passionate about education and technology and know that if given the proper support teachers are able to successfully integrate technology into their instructional delivery.
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Blocksi
Tanja Germ
E: tanja.germ@blocksi.net P: 877-693-4822
https://blocksi.net
228 Hamilton Avenue, FL 3, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Blocksi is a leader in the edTech space regarding effective classroom management and district-wide internet filtering. It enables schools to eliminate students’ distractions and retain their focus, using custom dashboards for school and remote educators, IT admins, principals, and parents. It contains category-based filters, live screen monitoring, AI detects threats with extra human review, an Anti-theft tool, and more.
Tanja Germ
E: tanja.germ@blocksi.net P: 877-693-4822
https://blocksi.net
228 Hamilton Avenue, FL 3, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Blocksi is a leader in the edTech space regarding effective classroom management and district-wide internet filtering. It enables schools to eliminate students’ distractions and retain their focus, using custom dashboards for school and remote educators, IT admins, principals, and parents. It contains category-based filters, live screen monitoring, AI detects threats with extra human review, an Anti-theft tool, and more.
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Bluum
Joel Anderson
E: csg@bluum.com P: 844-My-BLUUM
https://www.bluum.com/
1771 Energy Park Dr., Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55108
Bluum is an Edtech company supporting our customers through various district technology and services.
Joel Anderson
E: csg@bluum.com P: 844-My-BLUUM
https://www.bluum.com/
1771 Energy Park Dr., Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55108
Bluum is an Edtech company supporting our customers through various district technology and services.
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CDW
Brandon Ginter
E: brangin@cdw.com P: 847-371-5547
https://www.cdwg.com
200 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
CDW K12 is a Global System Integrator that impacts over 75 million students across 34 countries and growing. We enable and empower over 17,000 educational institutions to get the most out of the transformational impact of our partners' technology.
Brandon Ginter
E: brangin@cdw.com P: 847-371-5547
https://www.cdwg.com
200 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
CDW K12 is a Global System Integrator that impacts over 75 million students across 34 countries and growing. We enable and empower over 17,000 educational institutions to get the most out of the transformational impact of our partners' technology.
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Classlink
Lyle Dadian
E: ldadian@classlink.com P: 862-203-2099
https://www.classlink.com/
45 E Madison Ave., Ste. 7, Clifton, NJ 07011
ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
Lyle Dadian
E: ldadian@classlink.com P: 862-203-2099
https://www.classlink.com/
45 E Madison Ave., Ste. 7, Clifton, NJ 07011
ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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Clear Touch
Sean West
E: info@getcleartouch.com P: 864-973-7973
https://www.getcleartouch.com/purchase/
1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607
Clear Touch® is committed to our customers, the reliability of our products, and our industry-leading innovation have paved the way for our growth. Clear Touch® develops products for education, business, and government including multi-touch interactive panels, software suites, and accessories. Clear Touch is also an exclusive reseller of Clear Digital products.
Sean West
E: info@getcleartouch.com P: 864-973-7973
https://www.getcleartouch.com/purchase/
1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607
Clear Touch® is committed to our customers, the reliability of our products, and our industry-leading innovation have paved the way for our growth. Clear Touch® develops products for education, business, and government including multi-touch interactive panels, software suites, and accessories. Clear Touch is also an exclusive reseller of Clear Digital products.
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Connecting Point
Megan Nielson
E: mnielson@connectingpoint.biz P: 320-582-0234
https://www.connectingpoint.biz/
114 Main Street N., Ste. 202F, Hutchinson, MN 55350
We offer hardware and software solutions for any school system. Our education team can handle nearly anything from a replacement toner cartridge, maintaining & repairing laptops, installing interactive smart technologies or replacing a school's entire network.
Megan Nielson
E: mnielson@connectingpoint.biz P: 320-582-0234
https://www.connectingpoint.biz/
114 Main Street N., Ste. 202F, Hutchinson, MN 55350
We offer hardware and software solutions for any school system. Our education team can handle nearly anything from a replacement toner cartridge, maintaining & repairing laptops, installing interactive smart technologies or replacing a school's entire network.
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Cooperative Purchasing Connection
Melissa Mattson
E: mmattson@lcsc.org P: 218-737-6507
https://www.purchasingconnection.org
1001 E. Mount Faith Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
CPC is the award winning procurement service of eight Minnesota Service Cooperatives. As a team of public nonprofit employees, we are committed to working with you to ensure that the CPC Contract remains the go-to purchasing vehicle for Minnesota education communities. Our portfolio of contracts includes top-of-the-line facilities and grounds vendors, instructional resources brands that you know and love and office supply vendors with an extensive Minnesota presence.
Melissa Mattson
E: mmattson@lcsc.org P: 218-737-6507
https://www.purchasingconnection.org
1001 E. Mount Faith Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
CPC is the award winning procurement service of eight Minnesota Service Cooperatives. As a team of public nonprofit employees, we are committed to working with you to ensure that the CPC Contract remains the go-to purchasing vehicle for Minnesota education communities. Our portfolio of contracts includes top-of-the-line facilities and grounds vendors, instructional resources brands that you know and love and office supply vendors with an extensive Minnesota presence.
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Coordinated Business Systems Ltd.
Kristie Kripotos
E: team@coordinated.com P: 320-235-6425
https://www.coordinated.com/contact
312 24th Avenue SW, Willmar, MN 56201
"Coordinated Business Systems is a leader in Copiers, Managed Print Services, Network Security, and IT Managed Services throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Kristie Kripotos
E: team@coordinated.com P: 320-235-6425
https://www.coordinated.com/contact
312 24th Avenue SW, Willmar, MN 56201
"Coordinated Business Systems is a leader in Copiers, Managed Print Services, Network Security, and IT Managed Services throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
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Extreme Networks
Steven Stiles
E: sstiles@extremenetworks.com P: 612-802-8111
www.extremenetworks.com
2121 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Trusted by more than half of the Fortune 50, Extreme is a market leader in cloud networking. Our innovative solutions help more than 50,000 customers across the globe securely connect devices and applications in new ways, helping to enrich customer experiences, reduce risk, improve operating efficiency.
Steven Stiles
E: sstiles@extremenetworks.com P: 612-802-8111
www.extremenetworks.com
2121 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Trusted by more than half of the Fortune 50, Extreme is a market leader in cloud networking. Our innovative solutions help more than 50,000 customers across the globe securely connect devices and applications in new ways, helping to enrich customer experiences, reduce risk, improve operating efficiency.
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Fortinet
Eric Thrawl
E: ethrawl@fortinet.com P: 866-868-3678
https://www.fortinet.com/
899 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Fortinet provides industry-leading network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. The innovative Fortinet Security Fabric combines security processors, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to deliver broad protection and visibility to every network segment, device, and appliance, whether virtual, in the cloud, or on-premises.
Eric Thrawl
E: ethrawl@fortinet.com P: 866-868-3678
https://www.fortinet.com/
899 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Fortinet provides industry-leading network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. The innovative Fortinet Security Fabric combines security processors, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to deliver broad protection and visibility to every network segment, device, and appliance, whether virtual, in the cloud, or on-premises.
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Granite
Mike Eischeid
E: meischeid@granitenet.com P: 515-240-3072
https://www.granitenet.com/gov
100 Newport Avenue Extension, Quincy, MA 02171
Granite provides voice, data and other related communications products and services to multi-location businesses and governmental agencies throughout the United States and Canada. Granite furnishes services to more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies in the United States, and 1.75 million voice and data lines under management.
Mike Eischeid
E: meischeid@granitenet.com P: 515-240-3072
https://www.granitenet.com/gov
100 Newport Avenue Extension, Quincy, MA 02171
Granite provides voice, data and other related communications products and services to multi-location businesses and governmental agencies throughout the United States and Canada. Granite furnishes services to more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies in the United States, and 1.75 million voice and data lines under management.
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Incident IQ
Michael Gaither
E: mgaither@incidentiq.com P: 877-747-3073
https://www.incidentiq.com/company
750 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Incident IQ is transforming K-12 workflows by digitizing service delivery to empower students, teachers, and support teams. From help desk ticketing and IT asset management to maintenance work orders and beyond, Incident IQ is revolutionizing the way school districts provide and manage services.
Michael Gaither
E: mgaither@incidentiq.com P: 877-747-3073
https://www.incidentiq.com/company
750 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Incident IQ is transforming K-12 workflows by digitizing service delivery to empower students, teachers, and support teams. From help desk ticketing and IT asset management to maintenance work orders and beyond, Incident IQ is revolutionizing the way school districts provide and manage services.
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IT Outlet, Inc.
Ryan Alfson
E: sales@itoutlet.com P: 800-754-7411
https://itoutlet.com/
1900 N Walnut Ave, Brandon, SD 57005
IT Outlet has the answer to all your IT-related problems. Whether you’re a small business without an IT team or a major corporation looking to maximize your tech capabilities, our comprehensive range of services and a vast selection of cutting-edge technology will help you reach your goals. Our experienced professionals are here to provide reliable maintenance and support for any IT project that comes your way.
Ryan Alfson
E: sales@itoutlet.com P: 800-754-7411
https://itoutlet.com/
1900 N Walnut Ave, Brandon, SD 57005
IT Outlet has the answer to all your IT-related problems. Whether you’re a small business without an IT team or a major corporation looking to maximize your tech capabilities, our comprehensive range of services and a vast selection of cutting-edge technology will help you reach your goals. Our experienced professionals are here to provide reliable maintenance and support for any IT project that comes your way.
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Minnesota Tech for Success
Thomas Tieman
E: info@techforsuccess.org P: 612-383-2400
https://www.techforsuccess.org
504 Malcome Ave. S.E., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Minnesota Tech for Success creates digital equity for students by partnering with educational organizations to provide technology access, engaging in STEM programing, and IT workforce development in underserved communities.
Thomas Tieman
E: info@techforsuccess.org P: 612-383-2400
https://www.techforsuccess.org
504 Malcome Ave. S.E., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Minnesota Tech for Success creates digital equity for students by partnering with educational organizations to provide technology access, engaging in STEM programing, and IT workforce development in underserved communities.
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Motorola Solutions
Jeff Halbert
E: jeff.halbert@motorolasolutions.com P: 847-576-5000
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us.html
500 W. Monroe St., Ste. 4400, Chicago, IL 60661
Motorola Solutions creates communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers
Jeff Halbert
E: jeff.halbert@motorolasolutions.com P: 847-576-5000
https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us.html
500 W. Monroe St., Ste. 4400, Chicago, IL 60661
Motorola Solutions creates communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers
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Now Micro
Jordan Wagman
E: Sales@nowmicro.com P: 651-393-2100
https://www.nowmicro.com/
1420 Perron Road East, Suite 300,Mendota Heights, MN 55120
For over 30 years, Now Micro has helped with the procurement, deployment, and management of technology. We're with you from initial consultation to deployment to ongoing support. We’re proud to equip those in education, helping you focus on what matters most.
Jordan Wagman
E: Sales@nowmicro.com P: 651-393-2100
https://www.nowmicro.com/
1420 Perron Road East, Suite 300,Mendota Heights, MN 55120
For over 30 years, Now Micro has helped with the procurement, deployment, and management of technology. We're with you from initial consultation to deployment to ongoing support. We’re proud to equip those in education, helping you focus on what matters most.
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Parallel Technologies
Madison Olson
E: marketing@ptnet.com P: 952-920-7185
https://ptnet.com/
7667 Equitable Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
At Parallel Technologies, we are committed to empowering people through intelligent building solutions. We believe that technology has the potential to transform buildings, making them smarter, safer, and more cost-effective. By harnessing the power of technology, we enable individuals and organizations to anticipate, respond, and communicate effectively. Our goal is to empower people by delivering intelligent building solutions that enhance their lives.
Madison Olson
E: marketing@ptnet.com P: 952-920-7185
https://ptnet.com/
7667 Equitable Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
At Parallel Technologies, we are committed to empowering people through intelligent building solutions. We believe that technology has the potential to transform buildings, making them smarter, safer, and more cost-effective. By harnessing the power of technology, we enable individuals and organizations to anticipate, respond, and communicate effectively. Our goal is to empower people by delivering intelligent building solutions that enhance their lives.
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SpEd Forms LLC
Mark Oehrlein
E: kelli@spedforms.com P: 866-796-1848
https://spedforms.com/
PO Box 1, Jasper, MN 56144
Our mission is to produce easy to use, reliable, powerful education software. Since 1993 SpEd Forms has been making it easier for educators to manage paperwork requirements and for administrators to have up-to-the-minute data at their fingertips while reducing costs.
Mark Oehrlein
E: kelli@spedforms.com P: 866-796-1848
https://spedforms.com/
PO Box 1, Jasper, MN 56144
Our mission is to produce easy to use, reliable, powerful education software. Since 1993 SpEd Forms has been making it easier for educators to manage paperwork requirements and for administrators to have up-to-the-minute data at their fingertips while reducing costs.
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Tech Check, LLC
Kevin Kourajian
E: sales@techcheckusa.com P: 320-230-2020
https://www.techcheckusa.com
2385 Troop Drive, Suite 204, Sartell, MN 56377
Tech Check, located in Sartell, MN, understands what you are looking for from an Information Technology services company. For the past 23 years, we have been committed to providing an exceptional customer experience, dependable IT solutions, and delivering within budget. Tech Check offers proactive consulting and support with responsive, high-touch personal service. Traditional network services along with specialized partners, including 3CX, Audio Enhancement, Hanwha, and Wisent.
Kevin Kourajian
E: sales@techcheckusa.com P: 320-230-2020
https://www.techcheckusa.com
2385 Troop Drive, Suite 204, Sartell, MN 56377
Tech Check, located in Sartell, MN, understands what you are looking for from an Information Technology services company. For the past 23 years, we have been committed to providing an exceptional customer experience, dependable IT solutions, and delivering within budget. Tech Check offers proactive consulting and support with responsive, high-touch personal service. Traditional network services along with specialized partners, including 3CX, Audio Enhancement, Hanwha, and Wisent.
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Trafera
Alesia Willison
E: sales@trafera.com P: 651-888-7922
https://www.trafera.com/
2550 University Ave., W., Suite 315-S, Saint Paul, MN 55114
"Now more than ever, technology is critical to helping students succeed. Trafera partners with you to provide the technology and support to help you achieve your education goals and inspire your students to excellence.Right Technology. Right Support. Bright Future.
Alesia Willison
E: sales@trafera.com P: 651-888-7922
https://www.trafera.com/
2550 University Ave., W., Suite 315-S, Saint Paul, MN 55114
"Now more than ever, technology is critical to helping students succeed. Trafera partners with you to provide the technology and support to help you achieve your education goals and inspire your students to excellence.Right Technology. Right Support. Bright Future.
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True North Consulting Group
Shane Leverenz
E: shane.leverenz@tncg.com P: 612-248-9359
http://www.tncg.com
140 3rd St South, Stillwater, MN 55082
TNCG provides professional technology and security consulting services to the public sector. We have over 40 years of history working with Minnesota schools, cities and counties. We provide assessments, budgeting, planning, design, bidding, and contract administration for technology and security projects.
Shane Leverenz
E: shane.leverenz@tncg.com P: 612-248-9359
http://www.tncg.com
140 3rd St South, Stillwater, MN 55082
TNCG provides professional technology and security consulting services to the public sector. We have over 40 years of history working with Minnesota schools, cities and counties. We provide assessments, budgeting, planning, design, bidding, and contract administration for technology and security projects.
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Vivacity Tech
Jena Gray
E: marketing@vivacitytech.com P: 877-731-2069
http://www.vivacitytech.com
641 Fairview Ave N Ste. 150, St. Paul, MN 55104
The fastest-growing Chromebook reseller in the nation. Offering everything from custom charging carts and carrying cases, to asset management, to Student Repair Academy, no one supports Chrome deployments better.
Jena Gray
E: marketing@vivacitytech.com P: 877-731-2069
http://www.vivacitytech.com
641 Fairview Ave N Ste. 150, St. Paul, MN 55104
The fastest-growing Chromebook reseller in the nation. Offering everything from custom charging carts and carrying cases, to asset management, to Student Repair Academy, no one supports Chrome deployments better.
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