Illinois ByteSpeed Team

.THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASERS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS:

  • TIPS Cooperative Purchasing System – ByteSpeed National Contracts | 230105 – Technology Solutions Products and Services valid thru May-31-2028 | 230305 – Vaping Sensors valid thru May 31-2026 | 230905 – Civilian-Use Drone Goods and Services (Non-Military) – valid thru Nov 30-2029
  • PEPPM Technology Bidding and Purchasing Program – ByteSpeed National Contracts | PA/Nationwide: 533902-034 or California: 535122-037 | Hardware, Software, Related services and Other Branded Products – effective January 1, 2023 and valid through December 31, 2025
  • BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative – ByteSpeed National Contracts | 661-22: Technology Equipment, Products, Services and Software – thru 12/31/2024 | 692-23: Software as a Service (SaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments and Related Products and Services BuyBoard Contract– thru 3/31/2026
  • PEPPM 2023 Product Line BidRUCKUS Wireless Contract | PA/Nationwide 533902-126 and CA/535122-153 | Wireless Networking Products – valid thru 12/31/2025
  • PEPPM 2023 Product Line BidVerkada Contract | PA/Nationwide 533902-155 and CA/ 535122-190 | Cloud-based Video Surveillance Systems– valid thru 12/31/2025

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS:

  • The Illinois High School Esports Association (IHSEA) endeavors to create and foster competitive esports programs in all Illinois high schools by providing assistance, organizing tournaments, and presenting information to schools and advisers. These programs cultivate talents in potentially underserved populations and provide a pathway to college scholarships and careers in the gaming industry.
  • Illinois Digital Educators Alliance – IDEA is dedicated to being the leader in supporting and promoting innovative education for all.
  • Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC) – Learn, explore, and connect with other innovative educators to harness the power of technology and prepare future-ready students.
  • Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program – ILTPP is a statewide cooperative of IL K-12 educational entities that aggregate their buying power and expertise to procure technology products and services at better prices than is available to an individual organization
  • Tech Geeks List Serve – Tech Geeks exists to give and get advice, share technical experiences, broadcast security issues, and more.
  • PLTW Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that develops STEM curriculum for schools. ByteSpeed products are available on their “myPLTW” Marketplace.
  • AOPA – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the AOPA Foundation are nonprofit organizations representing the largest aviation community in the world. Their mission is to protect the freedom to fly by advocating for and educating pilots with their diverse resources to ensure the long-term well-being and accessibility of the aviation industry. For more info, visit: https://foundation.aopa.org/
  • SETDA – The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing U.S. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. Through a broad array of programs and advocacy, SETDA builds member capacity and engages partners to empower the education community in leveraging technology for learning, teaching, and school operations.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ILLINOIS BYTESPEED TEAM:

Brian Hoots
Andy Benson
Josh Birrenkott

Brian Hoots

Territory Manager

Email: bhoots@bytespeed.com
Toll Free:
877-553-0777
Direct:
218-227-0479

Andy Benson

Network Engineer

Email:abenson@bytespeed.com
Toll Free:
877-553-0777
Direct:
218-227-0460

Skylar Schachtschneider

Sales Admin

Email: sschachtschneider@bytespeed.com
Toll Free:
877-553-0777
Direct:
218-227-0452