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Central Technologies Γ— ESC Region 5

ESC Region 5 Innovation Room

Safer campuses, smarter classrooms, and stronger infrastructure β€” designed for the districts you serve.

TIPS Contract 230105 TX DPS #B30873601 E-Rate Ready Value-Added Reseller ESC Region 5
Kyle Montieth
KM
Kyle Montieth
Account Manager β€” ESC Region 5
kmontieth@centralinc.com

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Campus Safety & Security
Weapon detection Β· Surveillance Β· Access control Β· Alerting Β· Cyber training
Evolv ExpressAvigilonVerkadaCENTEGIXCyberNutKnowBe4Tartan App
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Concealed Weapon Detection

AI-powered walk-through screening that processes every visitor without slowing entry β€” invisible to the flow of traffic.

Evolv Express
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Video Surveillance

AI-powered cameras with smart search, analytics, and cloud VMS management across every campus building.

AvigilonVerkada
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Access Control

Smart card readers, mobile credentials, and visitor management to control who enters every door on campus.

Multiple Options
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Integrated Safety & Alerting

Wearable staff panic buttons with location-aware video, mass notification, lockdown, and crisis communication in one system.

CENTEGIX CrisisAlert
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Intercoms & Entry Systems

Two-way communication, visitor screening, and entry management solutions tailored to each campus's needs.

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Bullet Resistant Glass

Ballistic-rated barriers for front offices, reception areas, and high-risk entry points.

Contact for Options
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Smart Sensors β€” Vape & Smoke

Real-time detection in restrooms and common areas with instant alerts to administrators and staff.

Vape DetectVarious
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Phone Pouches

Magnetically locking pouches that create distraction-free learning environments district-wide.

Cyber Pouches
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Security Awareness Training

AI-powered phishing simulations, gamified micro-training, and automated year-round campaigns purpose-built for K-12 staff and students. Tartan App aligns with Texas DIR training standards.

CyberNutKnowBe4Tartan App
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Athletics, Activities & Event Technology
LED displays Β· Portable AV Β· Projection Β· Gym systems Β· Recording & streaming
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Indoor LED Walls

High-impact LED for gymnasiums and arenas β€” scoring, video, branding, and hype content on game day.

Uber Displays
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Outdoor Scoreboards & LED

Weather-rated LED for stadiums, football fields, marquees, and roadside school messaging.

Uber Displays
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Stanchion & Sideline Displays

Basketball stanchion LED and portable sideline tables for courtside branding and sponsor content.

Uber Displays
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Portable PA & AV β€” Events & Sideline

All-terrain portable AV with PA system and large screen for film review, halftime, outdoor practice, and events β€” no installation needed.

HuddlboxArtome
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Mobile Event Displays

Battery-powered mobile signage for pep rallies, tournaments, concessions, and campus communication without outlets or installation.

Clear Digital EvoClear Digital MΓΌvHuddlbox
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Recording & Streaming

Coach interviews, player features, livestreams, and student media β€” mobile video creation tools with professional results.

PadcasterHoverCam Orbit ProArtome
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Interactive Gym & Floor Systems

Gamified fitness that projects interactive games onto gym floors and walls β€” PE, special ed, and early childhood.

LU InteractiveActiveFloor
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Training & Facility Signage

Displays for weight rooms, field houses, and team spaces β€” motivation, schedules, and branding every day.

Clear Digital NIOHuddlboxUber DisplaysArtome
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Classroom Audio & Portable AV
Fixed classroom systems Β· Portable PA Β· All-in-one AV Β· Translation Β· Microphones
Audio EnhancementFrontRowHuddlboxArtomeVascoFrontRow Live
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Fixed Classroom Audio Systems

Ceiling speaker systems with wireless teacher microphones β€” every word heard in every seat, every day.

Audio Enhancement BeamAE XD SoloFrontRow Juno
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Portable Wireless Audio

Battery-powered Bluetooth speakers and wireless mic systems that move between classrooms, gyms, and outdoors.

FrontRow LyrikHuddlbox PRO/EDGE
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Wearable & Collar Microphones

Hands-free wearable mic systems that amplify teacher voice naturally for clear, inclusive instruction.

Next 3-in-1 Collar Mic
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Huddlbox β€” Portable PA & AV

All-in-one PA system with large-screen display, Bluetooth audio mixer, wired and wireless mic support β€” CORE, PRO, EDGE, and ELITE models for any space from classroom to stadium.

Huddlbox
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Artome β€” All-in-One AV with Audio

Nordic-designed movable AV with built-in 2.1 sound system, Epson laser projector (up to 300β€³), integrated camera option, and hybrid conferencing. No installation β€” rolls anywhere.

Artome S1Artome M10Artome X20
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Translation & Transcription

Real-time classroom translation, live captions, and handheld AI translation devices for multilingual families and parent communication.

AE Clear ConnectFrontRow LiveVasco Translator Q1
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Wireless & Network Infrastructure
Wi-Fi 6/7 Β· Firewalls Β· Threat detection Β· Pen testing Β· Managed support
HPE ArubaExtreme NetworksRUCKUSPalo AltoFortinetCisco
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Wi-Fi 6/6E & Wi-Fi 7

High-density wireless for every classroom, gym, auditorium, and portable β€” coverage where students actually are.

HPE ArubaExtremeRUCKUS
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Firewalls & Content Filtering

Next-gen firewalls and K-12 content filtering β€” keeping students safe and data protected.

Palo AltoFortinetVarious
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Threat Detection & Control

Real-time monitoring, automated threat response, and full-district network visibility.

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Penetration Testing

Authorized ethical hacking to surface vulnerabilities before bad actors do β€” built for K-12 IT teams.

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Security Awareness Training

AI-powered phishing simulations and gamified micro-training purpose-built for K-12. Tartan App aligns with Texas DIR standards. CyberNut used in 350+ districts.

CyberNutKnowBe4Tartan App
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CTAC Managed Support

Central's dedicated support center for ongoing network health, monitoring, and district help desk services.

CTi CTAC
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ESC5 Partnership Spotlights & Pricing
Preferred ESC5 pricing β€” coming soon once manufacturer coordination is complete
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Coming soon: Once we have coordinated with our manufacturing partners, preferred ESC5 pricing will be locked in.

The ESC5 partnership brings more than great pricing β€” it adds access to the right solutions, aligned support, and a stronger overall experience for your districts. In the meantime, reach out to Kyle for current best-available pricing and product guidance.