In addition to vendor catalog discounts, AEA Purchasing also does a specific line-item bid which we refer to as our "Statewide Technology Buy”. Visit the linked page to view the items available as well as a tutorial on how to browse the online listings. PDF downloads are available for the major product categories for offline browsing. Many of the vendors participating in our buy are the same over the years but their awarded items fluctuate. Check this out before you order!
Digital Signage quotes can be obtained from Midwest Computer Products or CDW-G. Coast to Coast computer Products was awarded commercial LG televisions that also may be used for digital signage and the digital signage software comes free with purchase!
Many contracts include discounts off the vendor's entire catalog, including: CDW-G, MNJ Technologies, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Camcor, Midwest Computer Products, Lightspeed, PCMG, Scott Electric, ACCO Brands USA and Academic Superstore. ByteSpeed was awarded discounts on a few products too. Check each vendor’s profile page for details on products and how to get quotes and/or order.
- Software is currently available through CDW-G.
- Web content filtering through iBoss
- Website content management through School Messenger (West Interactive)
A variety of digital resources are available through AEA Purchasing. For classroom curriculum/instructions resources, click here. For resources geared more towards a school library, point your browser here.
Some of our newer offerings include partnerships with:
- Student News Net— connects the dots between literature, literacy and current events, including local Iowa stories, with primary source articles that engage students.
- Schoology— LMS that connects the people, content, and systems that fuel education.
- Interactive touchscreen displays -- BenQ models through Midwest Computer Products and Boxlight ProColor models though Troxell Communications.
If all else fails and you need help...we are here! Let Laurie know and she'll be happy to assist!