MaintainIT is producing a series of monthly 30-minute webinars focused on topics from the Cookbooks and designed to get you started on a project today. May's topic: Notes on wireless acceptable use policies from West Des Moines Public Library.
We've been hearing a lot lately about the wonders of the state master contract. In most states, the government has negotiated deals with a variety of vendors, obtaining steep discounts that local government agencies can take advantage of. You can buy hardware, software, supplies, even cars off of state master contracts. Not every state has this great arrangement, but most do. Also, the details vary widely from state to state.