E-Learning Center Includes Integrated Support

  • 01/05/01
Sun Microsystems has signed an agreement with VIP Tone to deliver, install and support a school bundle with pre-loaded and pre-configured Sun Ray appliances and an integrated, customized Sun server. VIP Tone provides integration and support services for this bundle, eliminating the need for on-site professional services. The bundle integrates Web-based content and browser-based tools to create an instructional management system that enables access by students, teachers, administrators and parents from any Web-enabled device. The pre-assembled e-learning center is part of the Sun Education Service Provider program, which comprises a set of products and services designed to enable organizations like VIP Tone to deliver Web-based education services powered by Sun's infrastructure. Sun Microsystems, Palo Alto, CA, (800) 555-9SUN, www.sun.com.

Sun Microsystems has signed an agreement with VIP Tone to deliver, install and support a school bundle with pre-loaded and pre-configured Sun Ray appliances and an integrated, customized Sun server. VIP Tone provides integration and support services for this bundle, eliminating the need for on-site professional services. The bundle integrates Web-based content and browser-based tools to create an instructional management system that enables access by students, teachers, administrators and parents from any Web-enabled device. The pre-assembled e-learning center is part of the Sun Education Service Provider program, which comprises a set of products and services designed to enable organizations like VIP Tone to deliver Web-based education services powered by Sun's infrastructure. Sun Microsystems, Palo Alto, CA, (800) 555-9SUN, www.sun.com.

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