Contracts


PKA Technologies

PKA Technologies is woman-owned business enterprise specializing in providing the next generation of network servers, Big Data solutions, enterprise storage, cloud services and virtualization migration. Members will have access to PKA’s comprehensive suite of HPE, Dell and Pure Storage products and professional services to ensure the success of their strategic storage initiatives. PKA will advise and guide Members to help select the right technology, design solutions, and provide expert installation and configuration services to optimize performance and minimize support.


  • Tier 1 Diverse Supplier
  • Competitive Pricing on HPE, Dell, and Cisco products
  • PKA staff fully certified for all OEM Partners
  • Comprehensive Product offering including storage, servers, hardware, software, personal systems, and smartboards


Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud platform-as-a-service company, providing enterprise technology solutions and services that help Members accelerate outcomes and unlock the value from all data, from everywhere. HPE's unique portfolio of intelligent storage solutions allows Members to manage and use their data to improve quality of life through analytics/data management. Through tools like HPE Infosight, Data Services Cloud Console, and Cloud Physics, Members can see overall performance metrics, communicate autonomously to support, and understand which workloads would work best on premise or in the cloud.


  • Access HPE's full catalog of products and services
  • Installation services provided by HPE
  • Comprehensive suite of intelligent storage and IT solutions tailored for education
  • Strong service guarantees and a nationwide support network
  • Flexible buying through resellers or direct
  • Value-added services such as GreenLake and Infosight analytics
  • Supports both hosted and punchout catalogs (Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle, Ivalua)
  • Over 200 HPE-badged public sector reps and 900+ reseller partners


SHI

SHI’s storage solutions include competitively priced data storage hardware and software, strategy design, capacity planning, assessments, roadmap review, financial modeling, white boarding, proof of concepts, and more. Beyond US sales offices, SHI offers global IT solutions supporting customers in over thirty countries. SHI's integration centers efficiently configure and ship devices, while their Customer Innovation Centers highlight the latest technologies. Throughout the year, Executive Briefing Centers connect customers, partners, and SHI's experts to share ideas and participate in workshops.


  • Minority and Woman-Owned Business
  • Includes all on-premise data storage solution OEM’s and services in SHI Catalog
  • Premier reseller of Dell Products
  • 10,000+ hardware and software partners
  • 175+ education sales reps and strategists
  • Dedicated E-Rate and Grant Teams