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October 27, 2009
Lightspeed Systems Partners With Evolution Learning Technologies to Offer Network Security Software to Western Canada
Lightspeed Systems’ continues expansion into Canada to help schools secure, monitor, manage, and optimize their networks from a central application
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
are 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.
For more information about Lightspeed Systems’ software, visit www.lightspeedsystems.com, or contact Evolution
at 1-800-561-9820, or go to www.evolutionlearning.ca.
About Lightspeed Systems
Lightspeed Systems Inc., founded in 2000, develops comprehensive network security and management solutions for
the K-12 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, spam management, bandwidth management, antivirus protection, extensive
reporting capabilities, email archiving, and mobile filtering into a single application. Lightspeed Systems
software is used in more than 1,500 school districts in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to
protect more than 5 million students. For the past two years, Lightspeed Systems has been recognized on the
Inc. 5,000 list as one of fastest-growing private companies. For more information, call 1-661-716-7600, or
visit www.lightspeedsystems.com.
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. For more information, call 1-800-561-9820 or go to
www.evolutionlearning.ca.
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