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MECnet Forges Strategic Partnerships To Offer Custom Solutions
MECnet's premier partnership with major telecommunications providers and software vendors has brought its member organizations high quality products and services, as well as high-speed, high-quality Internet access service at a very affordable price.
MEC has also partnered with leading-edge companies that specialize in helping schools, towns, non-profit groups and many other organizations maximize their technology. These partnerships allow MEC to offer custom solutions at very attractive prices for technology support, improved Web performance, professional development, interactive learning and special education. Below are brief summaries of the solution available from MEC and links to the home pages of the strategic partners.

- Computer Associates is one of the world’s largest IT management software providers. Founded in 1976, CA today is a global company with headquarters in the United States and 150 offices in more than 45 countries. It serves more than 98% of Fortune 1000® companies, as well as government entities, educational institutions.
CA Anti-Virus provides complete protection against viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs. The easy-to-use interface and frequent automatic updates make it effortless to stay protected, and with quick scan times and efficient use of system resources, it won’t bog down your PC. MECnet has teamed up with Computer Associates to bring you a comprehensive enterprise AntiVirus suite for Mac OS X and Windows environment at just $5 per workstation.
For more information about the CA products, visit http://www3.ca.com/smb/solution.aspx?ID=5276 or to request pricing please contact MECnet sales at sales@mecnet.net.

- The Goddard Collaborative is a group of regional institutions (colleges, museums, K-12 schools and non-profit educational institutions) that are working together and within their communities to build a technology infrastructure to share knowledge and resources. MECnet links regionally with the Goddard Collaborative, Northern Crossroads and the Massachusetts Information Turnpike Initiative (MITI). These regional relationships provide MECnet with the connections to Internet2 and countless other opportunities.

- Page After Page offers a hassle-free and more cost-efficient way to handle your laser printing supplies and repairs. This innovative program will reduce your toner cartridge costs, as well as your printer repair costs - without having to compromise print quality.
For more information about Page After Page products, visit http://www.pageafterpage.com.
To learn more about how this program can help reduce your laser printer operating costs please contact Linda Kaplan at 800-441-0539, ext. 209.

- Savvy Software, Inc., is a privately held provider of web content management tools. The idea for Savvy Content Manager grew out of work developing database driven web sites solutions for clients. These clients wanted the ability to update their own web sites without having to use HTML, FTP or any other technologies used in web development. Strategically located in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, one hour north of Boston, Savvy specializes in the business, education, nonprofit, hospitality, and municipal markets.
To see how easy Savvy is to use, visit http://www.besavvy.com/tutorials.cfm to see 30 Quick Video Tutorials!
For more information about the Savvy product, visit http://www.besavvy.com or to request pricing and/or arrange a product demo please contact MECnet sales at sales@mecnet.net.

- SmartEdu is a Massachusetts company specializing in Web-based software for K-12 educational institutions. SmartEdu creates software solutions that decrease administrative expenses and increase efficiency and accountability. Under the partnership with MEC, SmartEdu's Technology Support System (TSS) and On-line Professional Development System (OPDS) are available to MEC's customers at very favorable prices.
For more information about SmartEDU products, visit http://www.smartedu.net/ or to request pricing please contact MECnet sales at sales@mecnet.net.

- Sophos is a world leader in IT security and control solutions purpose-built for business, education, government organizations and service providers. Sophos’ easy-to-operate products protect over 100 million users in more than 150 countries from viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, intrusion, spam, policy abuse, and uncontrolled access.
For more information about the Sophos products, visit http://www.sophos.com or to request pricing and/or arrange a product demo please contact MECnet sales at sales@mecnet.net.
Telecommunication Partners
MECnet collaborates with other service providers to provide high quality services to meet the full scope of school technology requirements for internet access. MECnet can provide your school or organization with cable service, leased fiber or help you build your own fiber network. Please contact MECnet sales at sales@mecnet.net to find what services are available for your area.
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