News Release

Data Networks Awarded Maryland State Desktop, Laptop and Tablet Master Contract

JThomas_0109Hunt Valley, MD, August 11, 2015 – Data Networks, a premier provider of IT solutions focused on simplifying enterprise IT for education, government, and mid-market commercial customers, has been awarded a master contract with the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to provide state and participating non-state organizations  and agencies with desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, associated peripherals, installation services, and manufacturer extended warranties. DoIT has policy responsibility for information technology matters across state agencies, and coordinates, purchases, and manages all telecommunications devices and systems utilized by these agencies.

Under the new contract (#060B5400007), in effect through July 21, 2021 with a six-year renewal option, Data Networks will enable public-sector organizations and agencies across state government markets and in the K-12 and higher-education sectors, to efficiently procure client devices and manufacturer extended warranties from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. The contract not only simplifies and expedites the procurement process for qualifying entities, but also offers them access to Data Networks’ world-class services and support.

“As the IT landscape continues to grow more complex, it is an opportune time for us to better serve the citizens of Maryland by providing improved tailored solutions that address the needs of our public-sector customers in Maryland, enabling them to become even more efficient, and helping them to further reduce costs while maximizing their IT investments,” explains Data Networks Account Executive Robert White.

“We are exceptionally proud to have received an award on this contract particularly since it is the first time in three years that eligible customers can take advantage of the benefits of a State client hardware contract.”

With more than 30 years of in-depth experience serving the public sector, the team at Data Networks understands the challenges faced by gov-ed customers and has the technical expertise and contract relationships required to meet their needs. This includes the company’s End User Computing Team, an entire practice devoted to the efficient provisioning and management of end user computing environments, bolstered by a modern Staging and Configuration Center. The End User Computing Team is comprised of highly skilled engineers, solution architects, technicians, and project managers, supported by sales representatives such as Account Executive Robert White and Customer Support Representative Linda Duffy who are aligned to the State of Maryland. Robert (rwhite@www.datanetworks.com) and Linda (lduffy@www.datanetworks.com) have collectively dedicated more than 27 years to addressing the business requirements of the State of Maryland and are available to meet your procurement needs for all contracts offered by Data Networks, including Master Contract #060B5400007.

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