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Corporate Partners
TERABYTE PARTNERS
www.wca.com
Whalley Computer Associates has been a technology leader for over 40 years. Founded by an educator with educators in mind, WCA has remained one of the leading technology providers in the Northeast for one simple reason-we put our customers first. It drives everything we do; from our data center, professional, cloud and networking services to staff augmentation and training and more, the team at WCA is here to support all your technology needs. We are driven to connect your students, teachers, and districts to the technology of today and tomorrow. Everyone at WCA, from our dedicated Account Executives to our Professional Services team, are invested in linking you with the technology you need with the pricing and service you deserve.
www.hubtech.com
As a Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Gold Partner, HUB Tech is your strategic partner for end-to-end IT solutions including Security, Digital Transformation, Technology & Asset Management, and End-user Computing & Mobility. Led by our highly skilled management team and staffed by a certified and trained sales and technical team, we partner with our clients to ensure you have a strategy to transform your Information infrastructure to keep up with the needs of your organization and your users.
MEGABYTE PARTNERS
www.teq.com
At Teq, we ensure your students are given the tools that inspire curiosity, promote critical-thinking, and encourage growth. We provide the means – with our STEM catalogue of over 30 integrative products – the application – with iBlocks, our project-based learning pathways – and the training – with OTIS for Educators, our online professional development resource – to drive success for students and educators alike. We offer an effective blend of technology and instruction that supports the ever-changing educational climate and sparks the “Complete Thought.”
www.parentsquare.com
ParentSquare is relied upon by millions of educators and families for unified, effective school communications. With the only fully integrated school websites and communications platform, ParentSquare provides schools everything they need to engage with their families and community. Supported by visual dashboards, schools can see all their family interactions. The platform features translation to more than 120 languages, and manages connections across voice, mobile, web and social media, ensuring equitable communication. ParentSquare, founded in 2011, is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at http://www.parentsquare.com
www.gaggle.net
Gaggle is a recognized leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided devices and platforms. Gaggle proactively alerts school officials when students show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, threats of violence, and other harmful situations.
www.proavsi.com/
Pro AV Systems is New England’s leading full-service audio visual integrator, with offices in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As technology continues advancing rapidly, we pride ourselves on leveraging over 100 years of combined experience to deliver unparalleled design, engineering, and certified installation for conference rooms, classrooms, theaters, stadiums, and more. Experience our passion, knowledge, and dedication as we work with you to develop efficient work spaces that will delight and astound you and your audience. Whether you are looking for a one-touch video conferencing room or a full scale auditorium AV system, you can trust us to understand your needs and exceed your expectations.
Website is www.proavsi.com
www.classlink.com
ClassLink is a global education provider of 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 18 million students and staff in over 2,400 school systems.
www.inniveinc.com
Innive K12 360° supports data-informed decision making. Innive K12 360° solutions, ranging from data ingestion to customized analytics, securely aggregate and harmonize data from district systems and transform them for actionable analysis and ad hoc reporting. Innive’s solutions ensure district and school leaders have secure access to data and role-based analytics to inform their day-to-day activities and support district goals. Identify trends and opportunity gaps without the need for spreadsheets.
KILOBYTE PARTNERS
www.fortinet.com
Fortinet Security Fabric enables K-12 schools to protect their digital assets, faculty, staff, and students with a comprehensive, integrated set of security solutions.
https://edu.google.com/
Google for Education tools work together to transform teaching and learning so every student and educator can pursue their personal potential.
www.linewize.com
At Linewize, we are helping to lead the digital transformation for children within schools and at home. We provide cutting-edge technology that helps school districts and parents keep their kids safe and secure online, on any device, by delivering both cloud-based and on-site solutions for web filtering, classroom management, and student safety. Leveraging our industry-leading technology, Linewize protects thousands of school districts and millions of children worldwide. Our technology is designed and supported by former K12 IT Admins and industry experts to ensure that we meet the unique challenges of the modern learning environments our clients face.
www.mhec.net
MHEC is a not-for-profit Group Purchasing Organization. Our contracts make purchasing simple for our 2500+ members in K-12, Municipalities, Higher Education, Libraries, & other not-for-profit sectors. Our savvy team has over 300 collective years of experience in understanding the needs of those who buy. We have been creating diverse contracts for over 45 years. Our information technology contracts offer a broad range of software, hardware, cloud, networking, cyber security, and other key products and services. Ask about our F22 Value Added Resellers contract and the unparalleled savings opportunities it offers. Membership is free and easy for qualified organizations.
www.ifsleasing.com/education
https://www.ifsleasing.com/education/
With all of the key initiatives for new technology and 1:1 programs, building a sustainable IT budget for years to come is more important than ever. Partner with IFS and build a custom leasing program that will enhance both teaching and learning within your school district. With an IFS leasing program, you will be able to standardize equipment among administration, teachers and students, align lease schedules with your school year, access our online asset and lease management system, simplify equipment return/future refreshes and maximize one-time funding.
www.deledao.com
Deledao brings a new way of using AI technology in the K12 instructional landscape. The goal: defeating digital distractions and helping students learn to self-regulate. Powered by its real-time AI, the Deledao solution scans each webpages students visit and automatically blocks or blurs distracting content. This way, students use school devices as intended – for learning!
www.bluum.com
Bluum is rooted in our belief that education is vital for a more positive and equitable tomorrow. Driven by our mission of improving learning and making it more accessible, we empower educators with personalized support and hand-picked products that create exceptional learning environments. Cultivate possibility with us at bluum.com.
www.wyebot.com
Wyebot is the leader in AI-Driven WiFi automation, leveraging AI technology to end the time-consuming, manual process of network optimization; restoring time, money, and energy to IT teams and their schools. We proactively alert schools to network issues, empowering IT to address problems before students and teachers are affected. Support Learning with High-Performing, Problem-Free WiFi Networks The Wireless Intelligence Platform™ (WIP)
www.extremenetworks.com
Progress is achieved when we connect – allowing us to learn, understand, create, and grow. Extreme Networks make connecting simple and easy with effortless networking experiences that enable educators to advance and improve learning outcomes. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. With a culture of agility, we anticipate the needs of educators and their students as they develop. Over 20,000 schools and universities globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate the digital transformation of education and deliver progress like never before.
www.epson.com
Epson's award-winning education solutions are designed to empower teachers to rise above digital distractions and deliver interactive, creative and laser-focused learning environments with super-flexible, low-maintenance and budget-conscious technology. Specifically designed with educators in mind, Epson laser displays deliver big, bright, immersive learning experiences to captivate, engage and inspire every student in the room – without compromising whiteboard space. Epson's interactive presentation display and projector technologies make bright, collaborative learning environments a reality.
www.getcleartouch.com
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.
www.prometheanworld.com
Promethean is the world market share leader in interactive panel technology, which helps to integrate curriculum for celebrative learning in front of the classroom.
BYTE PARTNERS
www.apextechgroup.com
Established in 1998 and operated in the USA. Apex's IT engineers are certified with Microsoft, Cisco, Aruba, Dell, Apple, HP, Google, Palo Alto, Barracuda. Apex services include IT strategy, network design, procurement, project management, installation and ongoing support.
Apex’s approach is customer-centric, with a proven track record of providing higher IT service levels at a reduced operating cost. At Apex, we are big enough to handle any IT problem, and small enough to provide custom support solutions to fit any environment. Apex is an E-Rate Service Provider.
www.infinitecampus.com
Infinite Campus is a comprehensive K-12 student information system (SIS) with real-time access to administration, instruction, communication, curriculum, reporting and analysis, data warehousing functionality and more. As the most trusted name in student information, Infinite Campus manages 8 million students in 45 states through schools, school districts, regional consortia, state departments of education and the federal government. Since our founding in 1993, our mission has been to Transform K12 Education®. We are dedicated to providing solutions that help schools run more efficiently, allow teachers to spend more time with students, and encourage students to rediscover the joy of learning.
www.visiblebody.com
Visible Body’s 3D biology and AR human anatomy and physiology platforms improve in-class and online education outcomes while making learning anatomy easy and fun. Visible Body’s Courseware platform integrates with Canvas and Blackboard and allows instructors to assign and customize auto-graded labs and homework, 3D models, and flashcards.
www.acer.com
Acer’s Commitment to Education Has Set the Standard in Device Lifecycle Management. The global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital devices and remote learning making the management of all these new devices even more critical for a successful 1:1 program. Acer understands the importance of device lifecycle management and offers a robust set of education-focused programs to help support our customers every step of the way. Through a partnership with Acer, you can further reduce operating costs and improve the productivity of your computers.
www.integrity-learning.com
Integrity Learning Solutions is a Massachusetts-based education technology partner focused on secure Internet connectivity, education data management and analytics, and other mission-critical teaching and learning technologies.
Become a Corporate Partner
The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) invites corporate partners to help promote the goals of our organization. METAA is a 501(c) 3. There are six levels of the Corporate Partners Program. METAA provides increasingly valuable services at each level.
Building relations with Corporate Partners is an important aspect of our work. Partners support the work of METAA. In addition, we work with them to advocate for a better understanding of the needs of the educational community.
Successful engagement with our partners will help us to:
- Promote a mutual sharing of emerging trends in education and technology;
- Represent the best interests of educators;
- Understand their products and services well enough to help our colleagues review their options and ask good questions; and
- Influence vendors in ways that benefit the educational community.
Contact metaa@techdirectors.com to become a partner today.
See our different levels of Partnership Opportunities here.
Additional Marketing Opportunities for Corporate Partners:
Possibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Partnership of keynote presentations at regional conferences or events
- Placement of texts or materials at conferences or events
- Sponsorship of meals and/or breaks at events
- Providing door prizes at conferences or events
- Conference bag and goodies
- Placement of material on seats at conferences or events
- Introduction of speakers or programs at conferences or events