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Thanks to our CLAC 2008 Sponsors

Aastra Intecom
Gold Sponsor

Aastra Intecom

Aastra Intecom provides Unified Communications and next generation IP-PBX systems to institutions seeking performance, reliability, scalability and low cost of ownership. We are specialists in campus communications with almost 30 years of experience. Our perspective and experience allows us to meet your unique needs, deployed on time and professionally supported.


Apple
Sponsor

apple

For more than 25 years, Apple has focused on the use of technology in education and has been committed to delivering tools to help educators teach and students learn. Apple believes effective integration of technology into classroom instruction and research settings can result in higher levels of student achievement, especially when used to support collaboration, information access, and the exploration of complex problems. In an industry characterized by volatility, Apple's unwavering support for the education community represents a rare constant. Our commitment lies in a simple yet powerful conviction – Apple's Education vision is a world in which all learners are empowered to discover their own special genius.


AV Sales & Service
Sponsor

AV Sales & Service

Audio Visual Sales & Service is a full service audio/video company providing AV design, sales, service and installations to numerous state agencies, K-12 schools, universities, and corporate clients throughout  New York State.  Audio Visual Sales & Service is also a NYS contract vendor for numerous products such as Smart Technologies Interactive whiteboards, Sharp projectors, Tandberg and Polycom video conferencing equipment.


Blackboard
Sponsor

Blackboard

Blackboard Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise learning software applications and related services. Founded in 1997, Blackboard enables educational innovations everywhere by connecting people and technology. Millions of people use Blackboard everyday around the globe. Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Blackboard delivers these innovations in a comprehensive suite of applications called the Blackboard Academic Suite.  The Blackboard Academic Suite™ is a comprehensive engagement and assessment solution that grows as your institution grows. It enables you to increase faculty adoption of technology for teaching, drive student engagement through personalized experiences and active learning tools, securely share and collaborate around content across the institution, and meet diverse assessment needs of institutions.


Cisco
Gold Sponsor

Cisco

Cisco: Supporting the Public Sector for More Than 20 Years.
Cisco, the worldwide leader in IP networking and voice solutions, helps colleges and universities become more efficient and proactive. By providing advanced solutions in networking, security, communications, and mobility, Cisco makes it possible for faculty and students to connect in ways never before imagined.


Datatel
Sponsor

Datatel

Datatel is the leading provider of campus-wide solutions and professional services for higher education. Datatel has exclusively focused on helping colleges and universities operate more efficiently so they may better serve their constituents. For more information about Datatel, visit www.datatel.com.


IBM
Gold Sponsor

IBM

International Business Machines Corporation, abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue," NYSE: IBM, is a multinational computer technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA. The company is one of the few information technology companies with a continuous history dating back to the 19th century. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure services, hosting services, and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.


IP Logic
Gold Sponsor

IPLogic

IPLogic, Inc. is an IT Solutions Provider based in Latham, New York with offices throughout New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.  Through our higher education technology practice, IPLogic is focused on enhancing both the student and faculty experience within area institutions.  Whether you are looking to implement voice & unified communications, network security, mobility & wireless applications, or data storage & protection solutions, we take a unique approach to your situation because IPLogic understands that every campus is different.  At IPLogic, we strive to enhance and improve existing information systems, and to develop and implement strategies for integrating campus-wide technology solutions to provide a competitive advantage for your institution.  For more information contact 1.800.694.3750 or visit our website at www.iplogic.com.


Lenovo
Sponsor

Lenovo

Lenovo is an innovative, international technology company formed as a result of the acquisition by the Lenovo Group of the IBM Personal Computing Division.
As a global leader in the PC market, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge, reliable, high-quality PC products and value-added professional services that provide customers around the world with smarter ways to be productive and competitive. We base our success on our customers achieving their goals: productivity in business and enhancement of personal life.


Paetec
Sponsor

Paetec

PAETEC was founded in 1998 with a mission to be the most customer- and employee-oriented communications provider. Today, we are one of the nation’s largest communications carriers, providing data, voice and Internet services to more than 80 percent of the nation’s top 100 metropolitan areas. Our geographic reach, personal approach and broad portfolio of products that solve real-world needs have made PAETEC the pre-eminent communications carrier for businesses. Our value-added capabilities include managed services, enterprise communications management software, network security solutions, customer premises equipment, and fixed wireless network access. In addition, we offer specialized expertise for customers in Financial Markets, Government, Health Care, Higher Education, Hospitality, Professional Services, and Retail. Our dynamic growth has been achieved by adhering to basic values that will continue to define PAETEC in the future: Caring Culture, Open Communication, Unmatched Service, and Personalized Solutions. For more information, visit www.paetec.com.


The Longsight Group
Sponsor

Longsight Group

The Longsight Group provides a broad range of information services to the higher education and non-profit communities. We help our clients explore, understand and take advantage of innovative applications of web technologies. While our business is based on technology, we believe strongly that our clients want careful, personal attention to their information and communication needs. We do not conduct business exclusively online; we look forward to the opportunity to speak with you in person about your needs. We operate our own dedicated servers to provide highly secure and reliable web hosting for our clients. We specialize in value-added support for open-source applications for e-learning, communication and collaboration. We develop and support a range of web-based information services such as online databases, mailing lists, web forums and analytical tools. We are called upon frequently to help institutions of higher education plan strategies for effectively deploying information technologies. We offer customized training programs on open source applications. Our teams of instructors deliver technology training sessions on-site and online.


Time Warner Cable
Sponsor

Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable Business Class, part of the Time Warner Cable family of services, is nationally recognized for providing a wide range of unparalleled products and services, including Data, Voice, Security and Video to businesses of all sizes. We service more than 12,000 businesses in the Capital Region over a state-of-the-art network that we built and own.Time Warner Cable Business Class’ most recent investment is Business Class Phone. Launched in October 2007, our robust multi-line service is delivered over our secure, reliable network at a flat monthly rate (includes local and long distance calls).  Business Class Phone also requires no investment in new equipment and allows our customers to keep their existing telephone numbers. We work with local businesses to provide services and award-winning customer care. We also are proud that our company is supported by employees who live and work in the communities they serve and take pride in the investment their company has made in New York’s Capital Region.For more information about Time Warner Cable Business Class products and services, visit www.twcbc.com/albany.


WTC
Platinum Sponsor

WTC

WTC is a national consulting firm in its 25th year of operation assisting higher education clients with their most complex networking, information technology, and telecommunication challenges. Our practice services clients from offices in Los Angeles, CA; Toledo, Ohio; and Charlottesville, Virginia. WTC is a vendor-independent consulting firm and accepts no work from vendors, suppliers, or manufacturers. Nor do we sell hardware, software, or integration services. This means we are truly free from bias and will only represent our client's best interest. Practice areas of significant strength include network security and management assessment, data center and network carbon footprint identification and reduction, IT assessment, network modernization planning and design, technology management information systems (TMIS), disaster recovery, system procurement, contract negotiation, and implementation planning. Our mission is simple--to be your trusted consulting firm of choice. www.wtc-inc.net.