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Sponsors: Tech Forum New York 2013

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.

Google in Education

At Google, we believe in the power of the web to help people discover, connect, and learn. Education lies at the very core of our company’s mission “to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Leading-edge technologies will play a vital role in helping equip future generations with the skills they 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 invest heavily in education programs initiatives and partnerships through our products and tools.

Our education initiatives focus on three key areas across all our products and platforms:

• Making learning magical

• Empowering innovative communities

• Building a foundation of technology and access

HP and Intel

Through their unending commitment to educators, unrivaled breadth of industry-proven solutions and investments that advance institutional and academic success, HP and Intel are redefining the role, the reach, and the results of technology in education.

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 900 employees, 300 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.

CompassLearning

Compass Learning makes learning personal. Our rigorous and engaging digital content and curriculum, and underlying technology come together to create personalized learning paths that unlock every student’s potential for academic achievement and personal growth. Educators use our solutions to assess a student’s strengths and needs, their interests, learning styles and expression styles, and then automate the creation of personalized learning paths designed to help students develop 21st century skills. By aligning our content to state and Common Core State Standards and providing on-going assessment and reporting of student progress, we ensure the academic accountability the market demands.

FileWave

FileWave deploys and manages software applications, updates and documents at the file level. This allows administrators to easily and quickly manage, modify or delete any file(s) within a deployment at any time. Our solutions work cross platform for Mac, Windows and iOS devices.

FSR

FSR engineers and manufactures a wide range of products designed for classrooms, auditoriums, gyms, theatres and just about anywhere people gather on campus. All FSR products are proudly Made in the USA, they are "Green", and they qualify for Stimulus and Government funds. Select from control systems, audio and video switching equipment, interfaces, and modular wall plates with a life-time warranty! We also manufacture floor, wall, table and ceiling boxes for safe and secure connections. FSR has been providing quailty AV products to the educational market for 30 years!

Phonak

Phonak is the world’s leading manufacturer of hearing and wireless assistive listening technology. From Dynamic SoundField classroom amplification systems to personal FM transmitters and receivers Phonak has life changing hearing solutions for adults and students alike.

Teq

Teq is an innovative learning company, dedicated to championing the evolution of the modern classroom. Since 1972, we have provided the education community with solutions to improve student learning and support sustainable change. We pride ourselves in our variety of services and our accomplished staff that includes nearly 40 certified education professionals. Our professional development model empowers educators, improves technology integration, and increases student achievement. Teq provides clients with a unique blend of experienced service, innovative products, and incomparable support, while fostering passion and creativity in the twenty-first century learning environment.

Vernier

Association Partners

NJAET

NJAET (New Jersey Association for Educational Technology) is a non-profit, professional organization whose members include teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, consultants, technology companies, software vendors and others. Complimentary membership is open to anyone who completes the Members Only Login registration at www.njaet.org. A variety of electronic publications are available to members and website visitors. NJAET is an affiliate of ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and holds an Annual Technology Conference.

NJECC

NYSCATE

NYSCATE (The New York State Association for Computers and technologies in Education), is a non-profit, professional organization representing more than 2,000 technology using educators and administrators in New York State. NYSCATE is an affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and cooperates with such partners as the New York State Education Department, state and national educational organizations, private sector corporations, and publishers to further the use of technology in our schools. NYSCATE is involved in helping define statewide policy regarding the use of technologies in education.

PAECT

The Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) promotes professional development, professional communications, and professional leadership in educational communications and technology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond. PAECT is a statewide organization for all educators dedicated to promoting the use of technology in all environments. It provides support to K-20 educators and other professionals throughout the Commonwealth by nurturing the exchange of ideas, information, resources, and new developments in the field of educational communications and technology. Our organizational goals are to connect, develop, lead, and advocate for educational technology.

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