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	From early childhood education through high school, there has never been a more exciting or challenging time to be a member of the educational community. Just over the last few years, for example, the Internet and wireless computing capabilities have dramatically changed the learning environment. HP understands and appreciates the needs and challenges of the educational arena. With its longstanding commitment to education and a demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality, affordable, technology products, services and solutions, HP is uniquely qualified to help transform schools and institutions into a 21st Century learning environment. For more information go to www.hp.com/go/education.

	Kajeet is the preeminent wireless service platform for kids and those who love them. Founded in 2003, kajeet is the creator of the award-winning smart phone for kids™, School Guard™ and Sentinel™, a Global Mobile Award nominee. Kajeet makes products and services that enable mobile communication, education and entertainment at home and at school safe, secure and affordable. For more information, please visit us at http://kajeet.com or http://kajeet.com/education.

	Lightspeed Systems Inc., founded in 1999, 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, so educators can provide safe online teaching and learning environments. Our innovative, comprehensive solutions for network security, internet filtering, monitoring, management, and optimization have emerged from Lightspeed's IT expertise and constant customer interaction.Our software is used in more than 2,000 school districts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia to protect more than 6 million students. For the past several years, Lightspeed Systems has been recognized on the Inc. 5,000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies. www.lightspeedsystems.com

	Education is more than students sitting in a classroom. The expansion in Internet connectivity and the use of mobile devices has transformed learning and schools. The right technology is essential to support today’s challenging learning environment. Microsoft’s teaching and e-learning solutions give students and staff the tools they need to create high-quality, multimedia content; communicate and work together virtually anywhere on any device; deliver, access and manage online courses and content; and develop critical technology and professionals skills. Learn how Microsoft solutions for teaching and e-learning with products like Windows 8, Office 365, Lync, and SharePoint are fueling innovation and the future of learning. http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/Pages/index.aspx

	Pearson is the world’s leading education company, providing educational materials, technologies, assessments and related services to teachers and students of all ages. Though we generate approximately 60% of our sales in North America, we operate in more than 70 countries. We publish across the curriculum under a range of respected imprints including Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison-Wesley, Allyn and Bacon, Benjamin Cummings and Longman. We are also a leading provider of electronic learning programmes and of test development, processing and scoring services to educational institutions, corporations and professional bodies around the world. www.pearson.com/about-us/education.html

	The Pearson Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to make a difference by promoting literacy, learning, and great teaching. We do this by collaborating with leading businesses, nonprofits, and education experts to share good practice; foster innovation; and find workable solutions to the educational disadvantages facing young people and adults across the globe. Our Mission We believe we can make an important difference by focusing our efforts, resources, and alliances on the key approaches inside and outside the classroom that can most shape a child’s success. www.pearsonfoundation.org

	Qualcomm Incorporated is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages. www.qualcomm.com/solutions/education

	SAFARI Montage provides school districts with an integrated Learning Object Repository and Digital Media & Curriculum Delivery in one solution. The solution is interoperable with virtually all classroom technology and most enterprise district systems such as LMS’s. The full suite of integrated modules provides a single interface for users to access and manage all digital video and other visual resources from within the school district network or from home. With the introduction of the Digital Curriculum Presenter™ (DCP) module, curriculum departments can deliver a full digital curriculum. The award-winning SAFARI Montage solution is also designed to cut costs for school districts by utilizing bandwidth intelligently and ensuring functionality. SAFARI Montage servers come preloaded with educational video titles tied to the curriculum from the industry’s leading video publishers, which include Schlessinger Media, PBS, The History Channel, National Geographic, Scholastic, Disney Educational Production, BBC and more. School districts can easily upload and manage their own digital content, and disseminate it to all users throughout the school or district. www.safarimontage.com

	Samsung's Enterprise Business Division (EBD) is committed to providing our customers and loyal partners with world-class solutions. We offer a complete portfolio of technology to unlock efficiencies and support growth aspirations for businesses and organizations of all types. For educators, we deliver innovative solutions that empower teachers and engage students, allowing them to better collaborate and problem solve so they can embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. Samsung's key offerings for education providers include: Mobile computing solutions including ATIV Smart PCs, GALAXY tablets and Chromebooks that combine serviceability, performance and easy-to- use features for the classroom environment. Printing solutions that are designed to improve teacher effectiveness, administrative efficiencies and security through an open and reliable platform. ? High-quality, ergonomic LED monitors that help save desk space and energy costs, as well as Cloud Displays that reduce IT management and improve security. Digital signage products that enable educators to scale dynamic communications to better engage with their students and faculty. www.samsung.com/business

	SMART Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of collaboration solutions that change the way the world works and learns. As the global leader in interactive whiteboards, our focus is on developing a variety of easy-to-use, integrated solutions that free people from their desks and computer screens, making collaboration and learning with digital resources more natural. Our products have transformed teaching and learning in more than 1.9 million classrooms worldwide, reaching over 40 million students and teachers. In business, our Freestorm™ visual collaboration solutions improve the way that people work and collaborate, enabling them to be more productive and reduce costs. www.smarttech.com/Solutions/Education+Solutions

	Steelcase Education Solutions, now featuring PolyVision technology, brings the very best in furniture, tools and technology together to meet the needs of students, educators and learning spaces. As we evolve, our commitment to education will continue to be at the forefront of everything we do. Now, and in the future. Steelcase Education Solutions features insight-led solutions, offering the best in technology, furniture and tools for learning spaces to enhance pedagogy. The merger will unite a suite of products, tools and training that enable active learning among students first entering the classroom to those working on graduate degrees, in a way that no other global company can. At Steelcase, we are using our experiences from the past 100 years to prepare for the next generation and helping to create great work and learning experiences for students, educators and the community. www.steelcase.com

	A part of Amplify, Wireless Generation is dedicated to reimagining K – 12 education by creating digital products and services that empower teachers, students and parents in new ways. As the nation’s leading education innovator, Wireless Generation has pioneered the use of technology in the classroom to help educators use an increasing amount of relevant data to enhance teaching and learning. Our comprehensive set of products and services includes formative assessment, instruction and intervention, digital content, professional services, and custom software solutions. Wireless Generation’s products are used by more than 200,000 educators and 3 million children in schools and districts in all 50 states. More information is available at wirelessgeneration.com.