Data Networks Awarded Again on the MEEC IT Professional Consulting Services Contract

Hunt Valley, MD – July 1, 2025 – Data Networks announced today that it has been awarded again on the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) IT Professional Consulting Services Contract for 2025–2030. Through this competitively awarded contract vehicle, Data Networks was selected in the three service categories it responded to:

• Category 2 – Change Management/Strategic Planning: Consulting services focused on technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, IT governance, organizational alignment, and long-term strategic planning
• Category 3 – Technology Management: IT operational assessments, infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, and enterprise technology optimization services
• Category 4 – Transition to Cloud Applications, Shared Services, and Managed Services: Cloud migration strategies, managed services adoption, hybrid infrastructure planning, and modernization of enterprise applications and IT operations

The MEEC IT Professional Consulting Services Contract provides Maryland K-12 school systems, higher education institutions, libraries, and other participating educational organizations with streamlined access to qualified technology consulting providers through a cooperative purchasing agreement.

Data Networks’ award across multiple consulting categories reflects the company’s extensive experience supporting organizations with strategic technology planning, operational modernization, cloud transformation, managed services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.

“Being awarded on the MEEC IT Professional Consulting Services Contract reinforces Data Networks’ long-standing commitment to supporting Maryland educational institutions with strategic and outcome-focused technology services. Today’s schools and libraries are navigating increasingly complex technology environments while balancing operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and modernization priorities. We look forward to helping MEEC members successfully plan, manage, and execute these critical initiatives.”

Patrick Regan, President & CEO of Data Networks

Data Networks has extensive experience supporting Maryland K-12 school systems, higher education institutions, and public-sector organizations through large-scale infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, collaboration, networking, and managed services engagements. The company continues to deliver tailored consulting and implementation services designed to help organizations improve resiliency, scalability, operational efficiency, and long-term technology alignment.

The MEEC contract award further strengthens Data Networks’ position as a trusted technology consulting and services partner for educational institutions throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.

About Data Networks

Data Networks is a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, healthcare, and mid-market commercial customers. For over 40 years, we have developed unique competencies, proven processes, and strong manufacturer relationships that ensure project success. Our capabilities include Managed IT Services and Compliance, plus complete enterprise solutions for Client Computing, Data Center, Networking, Microsoft, Cloud Services and Cybersecurity. Visit www.datanetworks.com or call 800-283-6387 to learn more. Follow us on X at x.com/data_networks or connect with us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/.