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VoIP in K-12 Education: Leveraging Data Networks and E-Rate Funding

Overview Phone systems in schools across the country are undergoing a major transformation, fueled by E-Rate funding and VoIP technology. Phones and advanced applications are being deployed to every teacher and classroom at minimal cost, by leveraging data infrastructures. Learn how David Douglas School District in Portland, Ore. and Dougherty County School System in Albany, Ga. are using ShoreTel systems to boost administrative productivity, improve parent-teacher communications, and enhance classroom safety.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Shoretel
Live Date	1st September 2004 00:00 UTC
Format	Webcast
Topics	VoIP - IP Telephony, Telephony Systems - PBX, Network Design, VPNs

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