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MAY 2010 ISSUE
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Dascom helps Integra Telecom become first Integra Telecom Logofacilities-based video competitor in Minneapolis Metro Area
Integra now offers triple-play of voice, Internet and video
Integra Telecom, Inc. ("Integra") is a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier, dedicated to providing a better choice of communications services in eleven western states including Minnesota. Mary Korthour, General Manager of the local Integra operating company in Prior Lake, MN, knew she needed to offer a triple-play bundle and that if she offered such a package she had a ready customer base.

Integra called on Dascom Systems Group for a video solution and launched video services to their Minnesota subscribers this month.


"After talking with about ten telcos we realized Dascom was the common theme for companies that had successfully deployed a video product."- Mary Korthour, General Manager

Larry Shepard, Director of Operations at Integra, and Korthour knew they needed to fully understand the complexities of this new venture for Integra.  "We had so many vendors trying to sell us hardware.  Dascom was different, they offered proven solutions," stated Shepard.  Korthour noted, "From the onset, we identified that Dascom shared our philosophy of supporting the customer and the customer's needs." 

Launching a facilities-based video solution in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area is a sizeable project.  The planning, launching and implementation phases have equal importance."We feel confident that Dascom is part of the team.  Not just to plan and launch, but for the long-haul of implementation and success."

For Integra in Prior Lake, MN, video solutions start and continue with Dascom.

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Dascom is Audiovisual Partner to WITC LogoWisconsin Indianhead Technical College for more than 10 Years
WITC keeps its 7 locations connected and also connects to statewide Wisconsin BadgerNet

The instructors and students at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) are probably not aware of the countless hours and precise integration of the technology required to make it possible for students in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to take a course on Occupational Therapy with the instructor in Superior, Wisconsin. The faculty and staff may not fully realize that audiovisual technology makes it possible to save extensive corporate overhead expenses and windshield time travel for a two-hour meeting. 

Wayne Erdman, the Instructional Television Specialist at WITC, makes sure it stays that way. That's not their job, that's his job. Connecting classrooms, campuses and conference rooms is his responsibility. How does he do it? He does it with a dedicated staff and with Dascom Systems Group.

"Dascom has been part of my team for nearly 10 years keeping WITC current with the latest AV technology. Dascom's quality products, customer service and product support are what keeps the students learning, the instructors teaching and the school administration communicating." - Wayne Erdman, ITV Specialist, WITC


Wayne leads a team that ensures that the AV technology and distance learning tools are properly customized to create a realistic "in the room experience."  Seamless integration allowing for collaboration keeps eager students literally coming back for more and instructors able to share knowledge on a scale not otherwise attainable.  The location of students and instructors is no longer a limitation or a barrier to educate with distance learning.  WITC's seven locations are all connected.  These tools are for the administration as well.  Faculty and staff in remote and other off-campus locations connect in an efficient manner that has a positive impact on the bottom line.

"Dascom is not our vendor, Dascom is our partner.   I don't know of a company that can match Dascom's support." - Wayne Erdman


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May Trivia
The first to respond correctly wins!
  Q: A game has only $7 and $9 bills. The banker can hand you $23 but cannot hand you $22. What is the largest sum the banker cannot make?

To submit answer, please click here or send responses directly to mkeith@dascom-systems.com


*CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Chartier from HOME Communications for correctly answering that the nickname of the first multiprotocol router was "Ships in the Night" and was developed at Stanford.


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IN THIS ISSUE
Integra Telecom launches Video Services
WITC is long-term distance education partner
MAY Trivia Question
Panel presentation on "Application of HD Video"
Stimulus Funding or Not- Dascom has IPTV

DASCOM presentation on
"APPLICATION OF HD VIDEO" given at the 2010 NASTD Conference
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Columbus, Ohio--  At the 2010 Conference for the National Association of State Technology Directors, Dascom presented on the video panel "Integrating Old and New Video Technology" and gave step-by-step instruction on the application of HD video including analog vs. digital, devices and connectivity, hybrid systems, challenges of SD to HD in digital, and
recommendations on how to integrate HD video most effectively.

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STIMULUS FUNDING OR NOT- DASCOM HAS YOUR IPTV SOLUTION
Find out why Dascom is the leading IPTV integrator for telephone companies...
Dascom provides the complete solution for our clients and has passed the milestone of 100 telco customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff can help you each step of the way with a solution that can include: IPTV Headends (Full, Transport or Hybrid), Encryption, Middleware, Off-
Airs, Local Content, 24/7 Support, Network Evaluation and Launch Support.

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