April 1, 2014 Mobile Learning Technology Timeline/Partnership details Date Partner name Logo Contact Description Dan Gallagher, CEO, Secured $40 million dollar Broadband FCC/MA grant to bring the Pipe” to “Big Retired Cape Cod for improved internet access. Planned and designed a robust 2006 to Open Cape infrastructure with 350 miles of fiber-optic cable, to increase the efficiency, present Dan Vortherms, CEO availability and speed of the internet for Cape Cod’s businesses, schools, government agencies, and residents. Dan Wood, IT Director Barnstable Fiber Optic Network In a process that took approximately 12 Town of 2006 to years to complete, the Town utilized Comcast Franchise Fees ($2.2 million) to Barnstable, June 2013 purchase and install 65 miles of Fiber Optic Cable, strung on 1700 poles, to BFON connect 54 municipal buildings with a 10 G connection between all buildings. Bethann Orr, Director Participated in meetings beginning with Open Cape, and then with all partners for long-range planning and the impact on Barnstable Public Schools. Researched networking and digital resources for implementation. Met with, BPS District 2006 to researched and selected vendors, planned, implemented and oversaw Technology present installation of networking cabling, hardware, servers and software. Developed Team plans for educational technology including selection of devices and all related peripheral equipment. Provided professional development for staff, informational meetings for parents, and training for students. Steve Kowalski, Brian Apple representatives assisted the BPS Technology Department in researching Gewirtz, Sales and selecting the best device for the project, coordinated site visits across the 2007 to Apple, Inc. Dan Del Vecchio, state of Massachusetts, and provided many opportunities for professional present Engineering development to BPS staff on infusing mobile learning technology into the classroom. Alan S. Davis, President & In coordination with many business partners, physically installed, and now CEO manages the network. 2011 to Cape Net Bill Kelly, Director of June 2013 Enterprise Solutions John R. Phillipo, Managed Internet Service Provider (vendor) for Barnstable. Also manages BPS CELT (Center Chairman/CEO Sonicwall filter, which is mandated by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. for Educational
April 1, 2014 Mobile Learning Technology Timeline/Partnership details Date Partner name Logo Contact Description 2006 to present Open Cape Dan Gallagher, CEO, Retired Dan Vortherms, CEO Secured $40 million dollar Broadband FCC/MA grant to bring the “Big Pipe” to Cape Cod for improved internet access. Planned and designed a robust infrastructure with 350 miles of fiber-optic cable, to increase the efficiency, availability and speed of the internet for Cape Cod’s businesses, schools, government agencies, and residents. 2006 to June 2013 Town of Barnstable, BFON Dan Wood, IT Director Barnstable Fiber Optic Network In a process that took approximately 12 years to complete, the Town utilized Comcast Franchise Fees ($2.2 million) to purchase and install 65 miles of Fiber Optic Cable, strung on 1700 poles, to connect 54 municipal buildings with a 10 G connection between all buildings. 2006 to present BPS District Technology Team Bethann Orr, Director Participated in meetings beginning with Open Cape, and then with all partners for long-range planning and the impact on Barnstable Public Schools. Researched networking and digital resources for implementation. Met with, researched and selected vendors, planned, implemented and oversaw installation of networking cabling, hardware, servers and software. Developed plans for educational technology including selection of devices and all related peripheral equipment. Provided professional development for staff, informational meetings for parents, and training for students. 2007 to present Apple, Inc. Steve Kowalski, Brian Gewirtz, Sales Dan Del Vecchio, Engineering Apple representatives assisted the BPS Technology Department in researching and selecting the best device for the project, coordinated site visits across the state of Massachusetts, and provided many opportunities for professional development to BPS staff on infusing mobile learning technology into the classroom. 2011 to June 2013 Cape Net Alan S. Davis, President & CEO Bill Kelly, Director of Enterprise Solutions In coordination with many business partners, physically installed, and now manages the network. CELT (Center for Educational John R. Phillipo, Chairman/CEO Managed Internet Service Provider (vendor) for Barnstable. Also manages BPS Sonicwall filter, which is mandated by the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
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