Bakersfield, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2009) – Schools in Western Canada now have the opportunity to manage, monitor and secure their networks through a single comprehensive solution from Lightspeed Systems Inc., a leader in network security and management software in the U.S. K-12 education market. Lightspeed Systems has partnered with Evolution Learning Technologies, a Canadian audiovisual and education technology dealer, to sell Total Traffic Control software and its components in Western Canada to help schools provide a safe, engaging 21st century learning environment for students.

Network security and student safety have emerged as top priorities for education leaders in Canada as educators rely increasingly on the Internet for instruction, educational resources, assessment, data management, and more. Lightspeed Systems develops comprehensive network security and management solutions specifically for the education market. The company’s software will help Canadian schools address their most pressing IT challenges: protecting students from inappropriate online content, effectively blocking known and unknown threats including anonymous proxies, managing bandwidth to ensure network reliability and performance for learning, and maintaining safety and security when computers are off the network.

“Lightspeed’s Web filtering and network monitoring software is an ideal complement to the education technology we provide schools in support of 21st century learning.” said Neil Zielke, vice president of sales for Evolution Learning Technologies. “As schools across Western Canada implement one-to-one and mobile computing initiatives, they need a cost-effective solution to protect their network and students.” Evolution serves schools in the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba provinces.

“Our software is designed to help administrators maintain the critical balance between learning and safety, without over- or under-blocking,” said Scott Garrison, president of Lightspeed Systems. “Schools can manage the increasingly complex nature of network security, while enabling rich, engaging Web-based learning experiences. Evolution’s outstanding service and support will ensure effective use of our products and that schools’ needs are met.”

Growing more than 30 percent annually for the past several years, Lightspeed Systems continues to expand globally. The company’s software is used in thousands of school districts in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to protect more than 5 million students.

Total Traffic Control is Lightspeed System’s comprehensive school network security and management application, offering a full range of features that simplify IT administration in a single, cost-effective solution. Total Traffic Control combines content filtering, mobile filtering, spam management, bandwidth management, antivirus protection, e-mail archiving, desktop and gateway security, and extensive reporting capabilities. The software comprises several components: Email Manager, Security Manager, Web Access Manager, and Network Traffic Manager. Recently, Lightspeed Systems added the Educational Video Library to Web Access Manager, enabling educators to use YouTube videos safely for classroom instruction without exposing students to inappropriate content or risking network security.

The Total Traffic Control software can be customized to fit a school’s unique needs, and deployed on any number of servers and desktops under a single license. Its components can be purchased individually, or in tailored bundles. Pricing starts at $13 per workstation for the Total Traffic Control suite.

More Information

Contact Evolution at 1-800-561-9820, or go to www.evolutionlearning.ca.

To learn more about Lightspeed Systems’ software, visit www.lightspeedsystems.com.

About Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems Inc., founded in 2000, develops comprehensive network security and management solutions for the education market. Lightspeed is committed to helping schools operate their networks effectively and efficiently, so educators can provide a safe online teaching and learning environment. The company’s flagship product integrates content filtering, mobile filtering, antivirus, spam management, bandwidth management, email archiving, and extensive monitoring and reporting features into a single interface. Lightspeed’s software is used in more than 1,000 school districts in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to protect more than 5 million students. For the past two years, Lightspeed has been recognized on the Inc. 5,000 list as one of fastest-growing private companies.

About Evolution

Evolution Learning Technologies has been providing schools in Western Canada with audiovisual (AV) equipment, advice and services since 1969. The company is committed to helping school provide the distributed learning experience – the future of learning in the 21st century. Evolution was one of the first AV dealers in Canada to recognize and embrace the power of interactive whiteboards in the classroom. Evolution Learning Technologies was created by combining the experience and expertise of four long-established and well-known AV providers – Nagel’s AV Services, Winnipeg AV Services, Nova Audio Visual of Edmonton, and Calgary’s AV Rentals – into one Western Canada-focused, education-specific organization.

Contacts

Lightspeed Systems
Crystal Cochran
661-431-1649
crystal at lightspeedsystems dot com
www.lightspeedsystems.com

C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
Kristen Plemon
608-839-9805
kristen at cblohm dot com
www.cblohm.com

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