We differ from our competition by maintaining the highest quality service while making cost reductions our top priority. We care about our schools and educational systems and believe that every dollar saved can be used to better educate the future of America.
Crystal PC Services offers a full range of services for educational facilities. Our extensive experience with government requirements allows us to ensure your computer systems and network meet all federal and state regulations and guidelines. Experience with various School Information Systems allows us to facilitate in the efficient exchange of information between the school and state and local entities.
Below is a list of educational specific services we offer:
Web and E-Mail Filtering (CIPA
Compliant)
Our state of the art internet filtering technology will ensure your school meets federal guidelines for internet in the classroom. Our low cost, open standards based product sits at your network gateway monitoring all traffic in and out of your broadband connection. Filter hundreds of millions of websites in dozens of different categories. Dynamic, on-the-fly, categorization allows even previously unknown websites to be categorized instantly. Create policies for specific users such as staff or students. Prevent students from accessing MySpace and Facebook. Advanced logging and reporting features allow specific staff members to enforce internet usage policies and act accordingly to violations. Promote accountability and transparency with staff members. Our E-Mail filter technology will provide best in class SPAM blocking while providing a user manageable quarantine in case of false positives.
School Information Systems
Our experience with various School Information Systems allows us to work with your existing system or to guide you through the installation and configuration of a new system
including data migration. An SIS is a computerized, usually web based, system that is accessible from any internet enabled computer. The system can manage all aspects of student and school information including grades, attendance, scheduling, state reporting, report cards, etc. Experience with Michigan reporting will allow us to ensure your reports are prepared and submitted on time.
Microsoft Academic Pricing
Receive huge discounts on Microsoft software such as Windows Server, Windows Seven, and Office Professional. We can provide any Microsoft software at discounts up to 80% or more. Save thousands of dollars on your software costs and put those dollars to better use - educating students.
Computer Usage Restrictions
Reduce your IT costs by enforcing computer usage policies. We can work with any Windows network to limit what staff and students are allowed to do with their computers. Prevent unauthorized software from being downloaded or installed on your network. Prevent students from playing Solitaire during study time. Ensure continued reliability and performance across your IT infrastructure.
Servers
Our technicians can work with a variety of server technologies including Windows Server 2003/2008, Linux, Microsoft Exchange and Internet Security and Acceleration server. Broad experience with various technologies allows us to work with any server environment. We are also able to provide competitive pricing on new servers and networking equipment saving you thousands of dollars.
Perfect PC Protection
Maximize your performance and uptime utilizing our advanced technology. Our Perfect PC plans are billed at a flat monthly rate and provide monitoring, maintenance and instant access for your staff to a service desk and support when they need it. Keep your computers and servers up to date. Detect and repair problems before they become major issues. All at no extra charge. Our plans are billed at a steady monthly rate so you can budget your IT costs for the year and avoid surprises. Its like having a fully staffed IT department at a fraction of the cost. Save thousands of dollars over block time and service contracts offered by other companies while receiving so much more.
Our state of the art internet filtering technology will ensure your school meets federal guidelines for internet in the classroom. Our low cost, open standards based product sits at your network gateway monitoring all traffic in and out of your broadband connection. Filter hundreds of millions of websites in dozens of different categories. Dynamic, on-the-fly, categorization allows even previously unknown websites to be categorized instantly. Create policies for specific users such as staff or students. Prevent students from accessing MySpace and Facebook. Advanced logging and reporting features allow specific staff members to enforce internet usage policies and act accordingly to violations. Promote accountability and transparency with staff members. Our E-Mail filter technology will provide best in class SPAM blocking while providing a user manageable quarantine in case of false positives.
School Information Systems
Our experience with various School Information Systems allows us to work with your existing system or to guide you through the installation and configuration of a new system
including data migration. An SIS is a computerized, usually web based, system that is accessible from any internet enabled computer. The system can manage all aspects of student and school information including grades, attendance, scheduling, state reporting, report cards, etc. Experience with Michigan reporting will allow us to ensure your reports are prepared and submitted on time.
Microsoft Academic Pricing
Receive huge discounts on Microsoft software such as Windows Server, Windows Seven, and Office Professional. We can provide any Microsoft software at discounts up to 80% or more. Save thousands of dollars on your software costs and put those dollars to better use - educating students.
Computer Usage Restrictions
Reduce your IT costs by enforcing computer usage policies. We can work with any Windows network to limit what staff and students are allowed to do with their computers. Prevent unauthorized software from being downloaded or installed on your network. Prevent students from playing Solitaire during study time. Ensure continued reliability and performance across your IT infrastructure.
Servers
Our technicians can work with a variety of server technologies including Windows Server 2003/2008, Linux, Microsoft Exchange and Internet Security and Acceleration server. Broad experience with various technologies allows us to work with any server environment. We are also able to provide competitive pricing on new servers and networking equipment saving you thousands of dollars.
Perfect PC Protection
Maximize your performance and uptime utilizing our advanced technology. Our Perfect PC plans are billed at a flat monthly rate and provide monitoring, maintenance and instant access for your staff to a service desk and support when they need it. Keep your computers and servers up to date. Detect and repair problems before they become major issues. All at no extra charge. Our plans are billed at a steady monthly rate so you can budget your IT costs for the year and avoid surprises. Its like having a fully staffed IT department at a fraction of the cost. Save thousands of dollars over block time and service contracts offered by other companies while receiving so much more.
Apart from the above mentioned services, Crystal PC Services is able to provide any computer related services your staff or students may require. Our extensive experience allows us to maximize your uptime and minimize your headaches and costs. Schools are able to focus on what's most important - educating students.