Operational Software

Expired Initiatives

These are time-dated documents and many of the internal URLs are no longer valid. Expired Software Initiatives   View the product's active agreement   Anti-Virus - Grisoft AVG   Apple Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"   Apple OS 8.1 - 9.x   Apple OSX - Panther (10.3)   Book King   ComputraceComplete, ComputracePlus, AbsoluteTrack - Absolute Software   Faronics Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable   Faronics Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable   Faronics Deep Freeze   First Class/Open Text   First Class/Open Text   Follett - Destiny Library Manager   Follett - Destiny Textbook Manager and Subscriptions   McAfee Anti-Virus   Power Save & Deep Freeze - Faronics   PS Planner

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"
Begins: February 1, 2008
Ends: April 30, 2008

ERAC has finalized an agreement with Apple that will permit schools and districts to order Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” at the maximum volume discounted price. This represents a significant discount for districts that require a limited number of licenses. Under the agreement orders need to be batched at the district level and sent to ERAC who will in turn route them on to Apple. Ideally ERAC would like to see districts aggregate their volumes from their schools and then submit orders for a quantity in excess of 100. We appreciate that this will present a challenge for some districts and independent schools. ERAC will accept orders for smaller volumes and then consolidate them as required to ensure all orders get access to the $39.00 price. Ordering details and procedures are available through your district’s designated software contact. This opportunity is only available through to March 30, 2008.

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Apple OSX - Panther (10.3)
APPLE: Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) District-wide License Program & Volume License Agreement (VLA); plus iLife Suite & Maintenance programs
Expired

This agreement was successfully completed in 2004 with pricing benefits and advantages going to ERAC members.

ERAC has completed negotiations on the Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), VLA , iLife.

Currently over 9000 units will be aqcuired for schools, either as site licences or VLA buys.

As other districts - large and small - complete their agreements, the overall figure will soon cross 10,000. The original price discount grid was based on Apple's tier point of 10,000 units. This discount and support from ERAC produced the final price to members.

Please note that the deal has three order aggregation dates - June 18th; July 7th; September 17th.

Districts wanting to complete software installations over the summer should submit orders by the July 7th date.

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Book King
Begins: February 6, 2008
Ends: December 31, 2008

ERAC has reached an agreement with Book King that will enable school districts and independent schools to obtain a discount on the purchase price for the company’s scheduling and registration modules.

Book King utilizes web-based technologies to enable customers to maximize schedulable assets, optimize resource allocation, and improve their administrative processes and management of facilities and resources.

The ERAC agreement focuses on the two main modules (Scheduling and Registration) and allows purchasers of these modules access to the company’s Public Access Module at no additional charge. The E-Commerce Module is also available at no initial charge but is subject to a monthly fee as well as transaction fees.

Further Information:
         Original February 7, 2008 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

ComputraceComplete, ComputracePlus, AbsoluteTrack - Absolute Software - REVISED
Begins: June 11, 2007
Ends: June 30, 2009

Absolute Software provides computer theft recovery and secure asset tracking for systems and laptops. Information Technology personnel may centrally mange their entire computer population, including remote and mobile assets, with detailed reports for every computer with an Internet connection. ComputraceComplete and ComputracePlus provide Computer Theft Recovery and Secure Asset Tracking. These products are for customers with large populations of remote and mobile users. AbsoluteTrack easily and accurately tracks district and school computer systems at any time, whether the computers are in school or on the road, all from a single point of control.

Further Information:
         Revised July 31, 2008 announcement
         Case Study

Faronics Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable
Begins: May 31, 2007
Ends: May 31, 2008

ERAC has extended the agreement with Faronics for Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable allowing districts to purchase licenses at discounted pricing for Windows and Mac computers. There is a significant installed base of Deep Freeze in BC school districts and BC Hydro e-points can be used to assist with the cost of these purchases. Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves original computer configurations, eliminating routine IT maintenance while allowing complete unrestricted access to workstations. Anti-Executable prevents the launch or installation of any type of unlicensed or unwanted executable with a revolutionary whitelist concept.

In addition a new product called Faronics Power Save has been added to the agreement. Power Save uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, but conserving power during productivity downtimes. Power Save provides districts with real financial and energy savings on every computer deployed, as well as centralized workstation power status control.

BC Hydro will also rebate districts $3 per each Power Save license through their eCatalog programme, reducing schools' net purchase cost per license. Available for both Macintosh and Windows systems, Power Save assists districts who want to minimize the power consumption of their computers and understand the costs of that power consumption. Details about this product and the rebate program can be found here.

For technical and other information about this project, please visit the Faronics website to read a BC Hydro case study of the savings Delta and Vancouver School Districts realized by installing Deep Freeze on computers.

Further Information:
         Original June 1, 2007 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Faronics Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable
Begins: May 8, 2006
Ends: May 8, 2007

Click here to view ERAC's active agreement with Faronics for Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable.

ERAC has reached a new agreement with Faronics for Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable allowing districts to purchase licenses at discounted pricing. In addition to the previous Deep Freeze agreement for Windows operating systems, software is now available for Macintosh systems. There is a significant installed base of Deep Freeze in BC school districts and BC Hydro e-points can be used to assist with the cost of these purchases. Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves original computer configurations, eliminating routine IT maintenance while allowing complete unrestricted access to workstations. Anti-Executable prevents the launch or installation of any type of unlicensed or unwanted executable with a revolutionary whitelist concept.

For technical and other information about this project, please visit the Faronics Deep Freeze website at http://www.faronics.com/html/deepfreeze.asp. Click here to read a BC Hydro case study of the savings Delta and Vancouver School Districts realized by installing Deep Freeze on computers.

Further Information:
         Updated May 15, 2006 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Faronics Deep Freeze
Begins: May 16, 2005
Expires: December 31, 2006

Click here to view ERAC's active agreement with Faronics for Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable.

ERAC has reached an agreement with Deep Freeze supplier Faronics. Earlier this year, an ERAC survey found that there is a significant installed base of Deep Freeze in BC school districts and many indicated an interest in acquiring additional licenses. ERAC negotiated an agreement allowing districts to purchase additional licenses at discounted volume price points.

For technical and other information about this project, please visit the Faronics Deep Freeze website at http://www.faronics.com/html/deepfreeze.asp. For ERAC information please contact Janet Gregory at jgregory@bcerac.ca or by phone at 250-334-0082. Click here to read a BC Hydro case study of the savings Delta and Vancouver School Districts realized by installing Deep Freeze on computers.

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

First Class/Open Text
Begins: November 15, 2006
Ends: June 30, 2007

ERAC has finalized an Agreement with Open Text for member districts to acquire a range of FirstClass software applications at 10-per-cent discount. FirstClass products have a significant installed base in BC schools. This Affinity Agreement was established as a follow-up to the previous agreement so districts wanting additional volume are able to realize a discount. At the foundation of the FirstClass Communications Platform is Open Text’s Collaborative Groupware technology, which features e-mail, public folders, address book, conferences, centralized directory, chat, and personal and group calendars. It enables users to foster team building, share ideas, and participate in group discussion areas and shared workspaces. In addition, FirstClass provides information management tools and web publishing capabilities.

For more information please contact Doug Moore, VP Sales and Marketing, Compuplan, at 604-736-7111 or dmoore@compuplan.bc.ca or ERAC’s Ian Mulcaster, Resource Acquisition Coordinator, at 604-713-5598 or imulcaster@bcerac.ca.

Further Information:
         Original December 1st, 2006 announcement

First Class/Open Text
Begins: August 31, 2005
Phase 1 Ends: September 30, 2005
Phase 2 Ends: December 31, 2005 - Extended to February 28, 2006

ERAC has reached an agreement with OpenText that will allow districts to acquire the complete range of FirstClass-related applications at special pricing. FirstClass products have a significant installed base in BC schools and this agreement was negotiated in response to requests from member districts for ERAC to become involved. For more information please contact Ray Jung, Chair, ERAC Software Committee or Mac Petrie ERAC Executive Director at 604-713-5920, visit OpenText's FirstClass website at http://www.firstclass.com or contact Joseph Clark, Canadian National Sales Manager, FirstClass Division, Open Text Corporation, 1-866-864-3963.

ERAC and the FirstClass Division of OpenText Corporation have received enquiries from a number of School Districts about the possibility of utilizing the recent funding provided by the Ministry to purchase FirstClass Student Licenses. The current time sensitive ERAC agreement for FirstClass products was due to expire December 31, 2005. Based on the enquiries and the recent funding announcement OpenText Corporation has agreed to extend the ERAC limited pricing for FirstClass products through to February 28, 2006 to provide ERAC members a final window of opportunity to access the agreement.

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Follet - Destiny Library Manager
Begins: October 1, 2006
Ends: March 31, 2009

Destiny Resource Management Library Manager is Follett's single browser-based solution for libraries and includes circulation, cataloging, searching and reporting that simplifies access and staff technical support. It is easy to use, install and maintain from a central district location. This agreement offers ERAC member districts preferred pricing for the Library Manager system. Members who choose to upgrade or initiate an implementation before March 31, 2007 will receive an additional discount.

Each district implementing Library Manager will be entitled to receive a one-year, single-site complimentary subscription to WebPath Express and the new Standards Service. All solution costs include training for district library staff, project management, software installation and technical training for IT staff.

For more information, please contact Follett's Cam Millar at 604-801-6690 or voice mail 800-323-3397 ext 7915 or e-mail cmillar@fsc.follett.ca or ERAC's Ian Mulcaster, Resource Acquisition Coordinator at 604-713-5598 or imulcaster@bcerac.ca.

Further Information:
         Original October 1, 2006 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Follet - Destiny Textbook Manager and Subscriptions
May 22, 2007 - February 29, 2008 - Early Bird Special
Begins: May 22, 2007
Ends: March 31, 2009

Destiny Resource Management Textbook Manager is a comprehensive system which centrally manages library materials, textbooks, instructional media and other critical assets. Textbook Manager is a single browser-based solution for circulation, cataloging, searching and reporting that simplifies access and staff technical support. It is easy to use, install and maintain from a central district location. All solution costs include training for district textbook management staff, project management, software installation and technical training for IT staff.

Webpath Express and TitlePeek are subscription services as enhancements to Destiny Library Manager. Webpath Express integrates trustworthy, relevant K-12 websites into your Destiny searches, integrating them within your search matrix. TitlePeek can help entice students to read and enhance your library search with the ability to view book covers, browse chapters, read summaries and more.

For more information, please contact Follett's Cam Millar at 604-801-6690 or voice mail 800-323-3397 ext 7915 or e-mail cmillar@fsc.follett.ca or ERAC's Ian Mulcaster, Resource Acquisition Coordinator at 604-713-5598 or imulcaster@bcerac.ca.

Further Information:
         Original May 22, 2007 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Grisoft AVG - REVISED
Begins: July 11, 2007
Ends: June 30, 2009

ERAC has finalized an agreement through Altair Electronics providing Grisoft AVG anti-virus, anti-malware and spyware solutions to ERAC members. The agreement offers discount pricing for licensing, maintenance renewals and support for two year terms. These AVG products provide no differentiation between servers and workstations and are Microsoft Vista compatible. A central administration tool is included which allows you to easily install and manage AVG remotely.

Further Information:
         Revised July 25, 2008 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

McAfee
Begins: May 9, 2007
Ends: June 30, 2008

ERAC has finalized an agreement which provides ERAC members with McAfee anti-virus and spyware solutions. This arrangement offers discounted pricing for a selection of anti-virus products and spyware. ERAC partnered directly with McAfee to provide a mix of solutions addressing minimum, mid-range and high-end anti-virus requirements, along with a spyware solution. These anti-virus and spyware solutions provide licensing, maintenance renewals and support. This offer is available through to June 30, 2008, with the intent of exploring the establishment of extended terms and purchase periods in early 2008.

Further Information:
         Original May 9, 2007 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

Power Save & Deep Freeze - Faronics
Begins: June 15, 2008
Ends: June 30, 2009

ERAC has a revised agreement with Faronics for Power Save and Deep Freeze allowing districts to purchase licenses at discounted pricing for Windows and Mac computers.

Power Save uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, but conserving power during productivity downtimes. Power Save provides districts with real financial and energy savings on every computer deployed, as well as centralized workstation power status control.

BC Hydro will also rebate districts $3 per each Power Save license through their eCatalog programme, reducing schools' net purchase cost per license. Available for both Macintosh and Windows systems, Power Save assists districts who want to minimize the power consumption of their computers and understand the costs of that power consumption. Details about this product and the rebate program can be found here.

There is a significant installed base of Deep Freeze in BC school districts and BC Hydro epoints can be used to assist with the cost of these purchases. Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves original computer configurations, eliminating routine IT maintenance while allowing complete unrestricted access to workstations.

For technical and other information about power saving projects, please visit the Faronics website to read a BC Hydro case study of the savings Delta and Vancouver School Districts realized by installing Deep Freeze on computers.

Further Information:
         Original July 1, 2008 announcement

ERAC District Contacts and District Purchasing Managers please login for further details.

PS Planner
March 29, 2004
Expires: June 30, 2005

PS Planner has been developed by SD 38 (Richmond) to support teachers' classroom assessment of the BC Performance Standards. The term of the Agreement is from March 3, 2004 to June 30, 2005. During this time SD 38 (Richmond) will provide all then current ERAC members with a license to install, duplicate and use the initial PS Planner version 1.0, future version 2.0 (August 2004) and any subsequent versions 2.x. The license permits use on all ERAC-owned computers, and the home computers of their education staff. Installation or transfer of the software to any other education jurisdictions that are not members of ERAC is not permitted.

The initial term may be extended by ERAC on a school year-by-year basis. Upon expiry of the initial or any additional term of this license, ERAC may acquire a perpetual usage rights license for the then-current version of PSP for then-current ERAC members for a one-time fee.

Feedback received by SD 38 (Richmond) from the field-testing and pilot stages of PSP implementation will be incorporated into the design and development of PSP version 2.0. This includes changes such as, fixing identified deficiencies and adding desired enhancements to the user interface and specific reporting changes and requirements. Where ERAC requires other changes, e.g. to the PSP data tables and related structures, these will be separately contracted for development and inclusion in subsequent versions. SD 38 (Richmond) will retain ownership and copyright to all subsequent version of the PSP software.


Implementation and Training

Each ERAC member wishing to use the SP software and receive support, must designate an individual(s) to act as a train-the-trainer, first-level user support and contact for problem resolution. This individual(s) must attend a PSP training session prior to implementation of the software within their jurisdiction. Training sessions will be held in various locations around the Province and will cost $125 per seat for the half-day session plus the cost of travel for the attendees.

More information about PS Planner is available at:
https://public.sd38.bc.ca/RichWare/PSPlanner

If you are interested in acquiring any of these products please let your district Software Contact know.