Firm Provides Tech. Consulting Services to Ed.

  • 11/01/96
Founded in 1992, Application Consultants, Inc. (APCON) follows a "total systems approach" to the planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of schools' information management and communication systems. APCON's mission is "to constantly strive to fulfill the changing technological needs of public education and non-profit organizations, while seeking to evolve innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet clients' needs." The firm's consultants possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of the education market, including legislation, school boards, parent organizations and unions. Their specialties include design and implementation of state-of-the-art client/server, digital voice, data and video networks. Application Consultants, Inc., Westminster, CO, (303) 412-0338.

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