Computer Hardware/Software & Communication Deals
available to the Diocese of Erie
Bishop's written approval is needed for aggregate purchases exceeding $25,000 or 10% of the ordinary income of the parish. This approval should be obtained before any contracts are signed.
Advertisement of the following contact information does not constitute an endorsement by the Diocese of Erie.
Virus Protection or Microsoft Office
Symantec Endpoint Protection is available through the Diocese for $13 per computer. Renewals are $7 per computer per year. EndPoint Protection protects your computer from virus and spyware attacks. Contact Nancy Phanco (814-824-1180). If you don't need antivirus software now but would be interested in taking advantage of this deal when your current subscription expires, please let Nancy know. Symantec Endpoint Protection requires Windows 2000, XP or Vista to run. It will not work with Windows 95, 98 or ME.
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus includes Word, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher. The cost for non-profits is $104. This price includes 2 years of free upgrades. After that, upgrade protection can be renewed for another 2 years for less than $50. Academic prices exist for schools at approximately the same price. The diocese must buy licenses in groups of 5 or more. Contact Nancy Phanco (814-824-1180)
Conference Calling Services
Premiere Global Services, Inc.:
Mark Watson, 1-866-962-8400 Ext. 6587, Mark.Watson@PremiereGlobal.com
(Mention the Diocese of Erie for 4.5 cents per minute per conference call participant.)
Cell phones
Verizon: 18% discount - Fax this complete form with proof of employement. A payroll check is proof of employment. You can block out any pay information. NOTE: Do NOT take this form to a local Verizon office. Chances are they won't know anything about this program.
Sprint: 10% discount for members of the Erie School Credit Union
Contact: 814-825-2436 or 800-480-0494, Option 2
Computers and Software
Be sure to mention DISC when you call Insight or CDW-G: Special pricing and/or additional discounts may be available because the Diocese of Erie belongs to an organization named DISC. The Diocesan Information Systems Conference, commonly referred to as DISC, is made up of IT people from Dioceses across the US and Canada. The board of directors are always trying to negotiate deals.
Schools only - Note: Only schools can purchase software at Academic prices.
Dell: Jeremy Willett,
1-512-725-0395, jeremy_willett@dell.com
CDW-G: (Mention DISC.) Mike Talbot, 866.687.3186 x87077, michtal@cdw.com
Insight: (Mention DISC.) Lance Ladwig,
800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com OR
Bobby Rzonca, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com
PC Connection:(Mention DISC.)Kate O'Keefe, 800-800-0019 x33447 , kokeefe@govconnection.com
IU 13 Statewide Software Discount program: IU 13 Statewide Software Discount program offers Pennsylvania schools the opportunity to purchase high-quality
instructional and administrative software at significantly reduced prices. This
includes software from Microsoft, Adobe, Learning.com, and many others.
Parishes, Catholic Charities Agencies, Convents
and Other Catholic Entities.
CDW-G: (Mention DISC.)Sean Howrigon, (877) 811-5749, seanhow@cdw.com
Dell
Computers & Laptops: Smb_gold_team_28@Dell.com
Christina Williams | Ryan Grundy| Jeff McComas| Jared Misner
Toll Free 800-901-3355 ext . 7239267
Email: smb_gold_team_28@dell.com
Dell Networking, Server and Storage:
Jeremy Sexton
512-946-2122| jermey_sexton@dell.com
Dell Software and Peripherals:
Dylan Price 512-946-0849| dylan_price@dell.com
Insight: (Mention DISC.) Lance Ladwig, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com OR
Bobby Rzonca, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com
PC Connection: (Mention DISC.)Kate O'Keefe, 800-800-0019 x33447 , kokeefe@govconnection.com
Employees Purchase Programs - eligible to all employees of Diocese of Erie
Dell: Visit: http://www.dell.com/edubuy
Contact kpapalia@eriercd.org for the Member ID number.
Insight
Lance Ladwig, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com (Mention DISC.) OR
Bobby Rzonca, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com
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