Selecting and purchasing the best technology solutions can be daunting – not to mention keeping up with ever-evolving trends while staying on budget.
E&I’s comprehensive portfolio offers contracts with industry-leading hardware, software, cloud, and service providers dedicated to helping you find the best technology solutions.
We help our members make value-driven IT investment decisions for their unique needs that maximize ROI.
Audiovisual and conferencing
Cloud solutions and services
Enterprise ERP, database solutions and services
eProcurement implementation, support, and services
IT hardware and related services
IT infrastructure and data center solutions
Comprehensive IT services
IT software for your unique needs
Networks and cybersecurity
Expert consulting across technology needs
Peripherals, accessories, supplies
Telecom: voice, video, phone, and internet
Whether you’re renewing your cloud technology licenses or looking for new solutions for your school or campus, take advantage of our competitively solicited contracts with renowned, industry-leading cloud providers that include special terms, conditions, and substantially discounted rates.
The cloud computing market is growing exponentially in education, and cloud license management and cost control are crucial for institutions that rely on these services for their operations.
Faculty and staff often purchase cloud solutions without the knowledge or direction of IT leaders or procurement, making cloud license management a major challenge for institutions.
Want to keep cloud technology providers aligned to your contract and get full visibility into your campus spend? Our Carahsoft contract helps you identify these licenses and provides tools to manage cloud vendors and campus users. Their support teams deliver usage reports that indicate all licenses your institution currently has with manufacturers and affiliated resellers, system integrators, and consulting partner providers.
Ongoing Support
Dedicated support teams make product, service, and provider recommendations based on your needs, answer questions, and offer ongoing support. They work with you to manage rogue spend, control costs, and get the results you need. If you don't see your preferred providers on the contract, Carahsoft will help get them onboarded or discuss alternative solutions with you.
E&I is here to help. Contact your dedicated E&I Member Representative at any time.
Bringing Together Higher Ed Technology Leaders to Effect Positive Industry Change
The Technology Category Advisory Board (TCAB) brings together higher education technology and procurement leaders to discuss technology requirements in education, the needs of E&I member institutions, and work towards the shared goal of creating a positive impact on the industry.
TCAB enables these leaders to engage in broad technology in education discussions, covering topics from emerging and transformational technologies to buying and licensing practices and much more. We proudly recognize educational institutions and solution providers that are consistently innovating and enacting positive changes in higher education.
The objectives of TCAB are to address higher education’s technology needs and challenges, and help solutions providers devise innovative approaches to product development efforts that shape evolving business practices.
Future TCAB activities include:
