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The following Microsoft partners offer Microsoft unified communications solutions for education:

Benefit from access to a single source for comprehensive local, national, global, and wireless services. AT&T provides an industry-leading portfolio of advanced IP and traditional networking solutions for both voice and data. Services are matched with an array of consulting and management services, providing institutions with professional support options for every element of network planning, design, deployment, and ongoing management. Contact AT&T at 800-248-3632.

The Avanade Enterprise Communications solution leverages Microsoft-based technologies, including Exchange Server and Office Communications Server, to deliver truly integrated digital communications and real-time enterprise collaboration. Unified communications is the critical foundation of Avanade’s vision for digital collaboration and will be a competitive differentiator for forward-thinking companies, dramatically enhancing how employees communicate and collaborate with each other, partners, and customers. Contact Avanade at 206-239 5600.

CDW Berbee understands the critical role communication plays in the workplace. And we understand that Unified Communications is poised to change the way organizations communicate; both internally with and among employees, and externally with suppliers, partners, and customers. Because we hold top level partnerships and certifications with Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft, our engineers are uniquely qualified to understand how to connect people, information, and processes across the network platform. Contact CDW Berbee at 888-888-8835.

DynTek is a leading provider of professional technology services to government, education, and commercial entities throughout North America. As a Microsoft Gold partner, DynTek has a highly trained technical delivery, account management, and customer support team that specializes in a broad spectrum of Microsoft solutions for information workers, unified communications, security, and advanced infrastructure. Contact DynTek at 949-271-6700.

EMC Corporation is a world leader in products, services, and solutions for information management and storage. We are a trusted provider of information infrastructure, helping organizations of every size keep their digital information protected, secure, and continuously available. One of the 10 most valuable IT product companies in the world, we combine our platforms, software, and services into high-value, low-risk information infrastructure solutions that help organizations maximize the value of their information assets, improve service levels, and lower costs. Contact EMC at 866-438-3622.

Enabling Technologies is a global IT consulting practice specializing in speech-enabled applications, e-mail, voice mail, fax, instant messaging, and messaging compliance applications. Whether your challenge is receiving and responding to important messages on the road, complying with regulatory and SOX requirements for electronic discovery, implementing a unified and collaborative messaging architecture, or eliminating spam, we have a history of delivering a tailored, proven solution. Contact Enabling Technologies at 800-923-4310.

FTDATA is a Microsoft Gold Partner headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, that specializes in Active Directory Directory Service design and implementation upgrades and migrations, Microsoft Exchange Server architecture and implementation, institution requirements analysis, ROI and network assessments, IP telephony, architecture and design, performance optimization, multi-vendor integration, and computer room design. Contact FTDATA at 888-880-8103.

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position us to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for our customers' success. Contact Fujitsu at 888-FUJITSU (888-385-4878).

Gold Systems is a unified communications specialist and a Microsoft Gold Certified Managed Partner, developing voice-driven communications solutions utilizing IVR, text-to-speech, and speech recognition. Offerings include packaged applications and customized contact center solutions built on Microsoft Office Communications Server, unified messaging deployment and telephony interfaces, and password management for telephone-based self-service. Contact Gold Systems at 800-988-7798.

GTSI is education’s source for IT infrastructure solutions delivered by professional and financial service experts using a technology lifecycle management (TLM) approach. TLM allows government agencies to implement solutions of national and local significance quickly and cost-effectively. GTSI uses proven, repeatable processes to design, deploy, manage, and support each solution. Contact GTSI at 800-999-GTSI.

InfraScience, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, provides consulting services to help organizations maximize return on their infrastructure investments. Our scientific approach provides a secure, stable, optimized environment. We specialize in Microsoft technologies and already have proven success in Unified Communications. Contact InfraScience at 888-425-5974.

Intellinet is a seven-time Gold Certified Partner driven by one simple idea: that promises kept are the most powerful competitive advantage possible. One of only 25 U.S. Voice Partner Program Specialists, our focus is on architecting, implementing, and improving our clients' institution through unified communications. Contact Intellinet at 877-362-4530.

Logista is a nationwide leader in providing IT solutions. Our central focus is to help companies develop structured support mechanisms for managing multi-site, multi-vendor environments; streamline complex technology projects; and implement optimized support systems based upon financial goals and measurable service levels. Contact Logista at 888-292-7643.

Magenic Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Minneapolis as a technical consulting firm focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies. While Magenic has grown rapidly, it’s continued to differentiate by maintaining a very close working relationship with Microsoft and creating an unmatched pool of expertise in all Microsoft development technologies. Contact Magenic at 763-398-4800.

NSPI has been a leader in the implementation and support of quality technology solutions for over 20 years. The success and rapid growth of our company are a result of our team's dedication to excellence in service and ethical institution practices. When you work with NSPI, you can be sure that we are offering the most comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for your institution’s needs. Contact NSPI at 800-783-3871.

Through Nortel’s alliances with world class enterprise software developers, including Microsoft and IBM, Nortel is delivering Unified Communications solutions that help Higher Education institutions to enhance collaboration, increase mobility, and deliver new value to students, faculty, and staff. Contact Nortel at 800-4NORTEL (800-466-7835).

NWN Corporation provides clients with a complete range of networking services and solutions. We bring our clients the premier products in the industry, tailored to their specific needs and situations. These include technologies from Cisco, Microsoft, EMC, HP, and many others. Contact NWN at 781-472-3400.

Peters & Associates brings vision and practical experience to your messaging projects. If you need to perform a migration from your legacy messaging platform to Microsoft Exchange, Peters & Associates has the expertise and methodologies to get the job done. We will design a solution that supports your current and future messaging needs. Contact Peters & Associates at 630-832-0075.

Planet Technologies understands that technology alone is not enough to provide our customers with useful, manageable, and often-visited collaboration sites. Planet has extensive experience in the design and management of SharePoint portal solutions. By offering a complete life cycle of portal services, Planet is able to meet the needs and budgets of a wide range of customers. Contact Planet Technologies at 301-721-0100.

By joining disparate networks carrying voice, data, and video traffic into a single unified network, institutions can enable new applications, increase productivity, and lower operational costs. Presidio Networked Solutions is a leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications and the convergence of voice and data over a data infrastructure. Contact Presidio Network Solutions.

Resolute is a business and technology consulting firm providing integrated solutions. Resolute leverages its specialized expertise in custom development and learning services to deliver end-to-end institution solutions. Resolute increases organizations' productivity by optimizing their voice and data-centric information and distilling it into knowledge provided to workers through user-friendly technology. Contact Resolute at 877-376-5883.

SyCom Technologies is a network infrastructure company focused on providing technical expertise and services for multi-platform, multi-vendor networks to organizations ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 1000. SyCom has the expertise to help you put in place the technology that can effectively meet your Unified Communications needs. Contact Sy Com Technologies at 804-262-7100.

TekLinks is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner providing IP telephony, network security, data storage, disaster recovery, and hosting services to businesses throughout the Alabama, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. Our vastly experienced and highly knowledgeable engineers know you and your company. They are dedicated to providing best-in-class IT support with an emphasis on service. Contact TekLinks at 205-314-6600.

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