A webinar, primarily for those institutions with a current Adobe ETLA though others may attend, is scheduled for:

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 – 11AM

RSVP

no later than 9AM, 8.23 to receive log-on information

Topics include:

·         extension details of the current ETLA

·         pricing and features of the 2016-19 ETLA

·         deadline for renewals

Presenters; Kelly Tucker, Adobe and John Bowers, Computer Intelligence Association.

The new MEEC/ADOBE ETLA Agreement is in place for purchase of Adobe Creative Cloud.  Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLA) allow organizations to deploy Adobe software in an efficient, cost effective and targeted manner over the three year term of the agreement.  Product and pricing information is available from Computer Intelligence Association (CIA), the reseller for Adobe products under the MEEC/Adobe Agreement.

Like other MEEC Agreements, the ETLA contains several “Options” depending on the need of your institution.

Also available through this agreement, are add-on products which include Premiere Elements, Photoshop Elements, Captivate and Presenter.

A webinar, primarily for those institutions with a current ETLA though others may attend, is scheduled for:

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 – 11AM

RSVP no later than 9AM, 8.23 to receive log-on information

Topics include:

• extension details of the current ETLA
• pricing and features of the 2016-19 ETLA
• deadline for renewals

Presenters; Kelly Tucker, Adobe and John Bowers, Computer Intelligence Association.

MEEC/Adobe – 2016 - 2019 ETLA

Term dates: October 2016 – July 2019 (34-month agreement, paid annually)

*First year will be pro-rated based on time of contract execution to 1st year anniversary.  More detailed information will be included in your renewal quote from CIA and discussed in launch webinars.

Apple Security Tech Talk

Apple designed iOS and macOS with security at the core. You’re invited to a presentation about the security features built into iOS and macOS. 

• Learn about the new iOS 10 and macOS Sierra security announcements from WWDC.
• Understand the security architectures of iOS and macOS and how to integrate them into your education enterprise. 
• Hear how system security is designed so both software and hardware are secure across all components of every iOS device. 
• Discover the advanced technologies in macOS that work together to constantly monitor, encrypt, and update every Mac.
• Hear about the privacy measures Apple employs to protect a user’s data. 
• See how iCloud keeps personal information and data secure. 
• Learn how iOS provides layers of protection to ensure that apps are signed, verified, and sandboxed to protect user data. 

Don’t miss this special opportunity to receive technical information and guidance from an Apple security engineer. 

Date: Thursday, August 25th

Time: 1:00-3:30PM ET

Location: Apple’s office in Reston Town Center, 6th Floor, Mt. Vernon room

Address: 11921 Freedom Drive, Reston VA 20191

Parking: There is abundant free parking in the garage directly across from the 11921 Freedom Dr. building. After you park, enter the 11921 Freedom Dr. building and take the elevator to the 6th floor. Please sign in with the receptionist and proceed to the Mt. Vernon seminar room to your right. 

RSVP: Please email adavis@apple.com if you plan to attend this free event. Seating is limited.  

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, on behalf of the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) has released an RFP to contract with a Symantec anti-virus reseller to procure, support and Distribute anti-virus academic licensing product and services to MEEC members.

The RFP is posted to the UMB bid board.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, on behalf of the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) has released an RFP to contract with an Intel Security/McAfee Security anti-virus reseller to procure, support and Distribute anti-virus academic licensing product and services to MEEC members.

The RFP is posted to the UMB bid board.

MEEC will host several “Contract Orientation Sessions” for the new IT Professional Consulting Services Agreement.  These sessions will be held via web and in-person seminars.  Webinars are scheduled for Thursday July 14, 10AM and Tuesday July 19, 2PM.  Due to the postponement of the Consulting Service Showcase, he in-person seminars have bee changed to webinars and will  be held at 10AM and 10:45AM.

To register, contact the MEEC Office at MEEC-Office@usmd.edu

The IT Professional Consulting Services Vendor Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 9AM - Noon at the UMBC South Campus has been postponed. 

Updated information will be posted as it becomes available.

MEEC is pleased to announce the establishment of a new agreement, IT Professional Consulting Services.  Twenty vendors were awarded contracts in six categories.  The list of vendors, contact information and categories are posted to this site.  Click on the Services link and choose IT Professional Consulting Services from the drop down menu. 

The University of Baltimore, on behalf of MEEC has released an RFP for Library e-Resources Licensing and Subscription Management Services

The solicitation can be seen on the Current UB Solicitations website.

D2L’s largest annual customer/partner event, bringing together hundreds of educators and technology enthusiasts to discuss the impact of technology on teaching and learning. Majority of the breakout sessions are led by our clients on emerging topics such as Personalization of learning, CBE, Adaptive learning, Predictive Analytics, etc.

Details are provided in the links below.

Full schedule: http://www.d2l.com/conferences/global/schedule/

Conference site: http://www.d2l.com/conferences/global/