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Cobb County chooses Computrac
Cobb County chooses Computrac.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 2123L RM PLC 07 January 2009 \n \nComputrac classroom technology chosen by Cobb County School District\nRM Group company, Computrac, has been selected by Cobb County School District (the 2nd largest K12 School District in Georgia) to provide interactive classroom solutions as part of the District's major plans to implement interactive technologies in its 114 schools. The District expects to spend over $32 million over the next several years to implement interactive technologies in over 8,000 K12 classrooms.\nComputrac has been awarded an initial contract valued at approximately $18m to provide and install audio-visual equipment. In addition, in a separate contract worth up to $14m, Computrac, along with two other vendors, has been selected to provide additional interactive classroom devices. The Interactive Project is scheduled to begin shortly and be completed over the next few years subject to annual re-evaluation.\nCommenting on the contract awards, Terry Sweeney, Chief Executive of RM, said:\n'It's great news to be announcing Computrac's first major win since they became part of the RM Group. Cobb County School District was already a significant customer and we're delighted that they've chosen to continue working with us - it's a clear endorsement of Computrac's products and services.'\nMr. Chris Ragsdale, CTO of Cobb County School District, said:\n'Interactive technology is rapidly becoming an important part of the educational process in Cobb County schools. Computrac has consistently provided us with high quality and innovative products as well as excellent service. We are looking forward to continuing to work with the Computrac team in providing classroom environments that truly help our students and teachers improve the learning process by effectively using technology to enhance the delivery of educational curriculum to our students.'\nKevin Pawsey, International Managing Director of RM, said:\n'I'm delighted that Computrac's success continues. It's also good to see that Cobb County School District has chosen RM Easiteach software as one of the framework products. I'm looki...