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). Symantec Endpoint Protection requires Windows 2000, XP or Vista to run. It will not work with Windows 95, 98 or ME. EndPoint Protection is only purchased in June of each year. Contact Nancy Phanco you are in need of a license before June she many have some spare licenses.
Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus includes Word, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher. The cost for non-profits is $116. 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).
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: Felix Sabo, +1 (800) 901-3355 x ext. 725-0179, Felix_Sabo@Dell.com
You must pay by credit card or pre-pay with check. Do not set up a revolving credit account.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.comPC 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: Felix Sabo, +1 (800) 901-3355 x ext. 725-0179, Felix_Sabo@Dell.com
You must pay by credit card or pre-pay with check. Do not set up a revolving credit account.Insight: (Mention DISC.) Lance Ladwig, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com OR
Bobby Rzonca , 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.comPC 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/mpp
Contact kpapalia@eriercd.org for the number to enter where is says
"Please enter your member ID".Insight
Lance Ladwig, 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.com (Mention DISC.) OR
Bobby Rzonca , 800.805.3087, DISC@insight.comHow does the Dell Employee Purchase Plan work?
- Receive a 2-6% discount based on the level of system you choose
- Double your discount and save up to 12% by extending your protection plan to 3 or 4 Yr At-Home Service
- Valid on all Dimension Desktops and Inspiron Notebooks
