Our Solution Architects Build Custom Data Solutions For You

At HCGi, we offer data center solutions from each of the market leaders.  Whether you are looking for increased data storage, additional compute capacity, reliable data backup and restore, or you just need to replace existing equipment- HCGi is here to help.

Our value add is to bring best-in-breed solutions to the table for you, assist in the technical evaluation process, and then help you make the most informed decision possible based upon the unique needs and requirements of your environment.  We pride ourselves on being an agnostic solution provider, and we offer each client a clear picture of the competitive landscape as they engage in picking a technology.  We will show you the strengths and weaknesses of each solution, and act as a trusted advisor.

Whether you wish to explore Hybrid-IT solutions, Converged Infrastructure, or a more traditional approach to compute and storage, our Solution Architects can help to build a custom solution for your needs.  We can also assist with installation and data migration services upon request, and we are also at your side for the full life-cycle of the equipment with post-sale support as needed.

Regardless of which data center technology you prefer, HCGi is your trusted partner in keeping your data center optimized and running efficiently for years to come.

Learn more at https://www.hcgi.com/

Simple, Scalable, Secure, Consistent.

A Crestron Partnership for Success at Your Campus: Simple, Scalable, Secure, Consistent

Description:

Join Crestron for a discussion about technology solutions for your campus. Learn about how Crestron's emerging technology in audio, video, unified communications and enterprise management can provide you with flexible solutions to managing your campus's portfolio of spaces.

Learn about the Crestron A+ Education Program and the latest Crestron hardware and software innovations including DigitalMedia™ NVX, AirMedia® 2.0, Crestron XiO Cloud™ (2018 Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year), 3-Series® Media Presentation Controller, and Crestron Flex solutions.

Install. Configure. Learn.

Crestron is one of our valuable solution providers to help our clients have the best services that HCGi can provide.

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This Friday, April 26th - Annual HCGi Solutions Summit. Still Time To Attend!

Announcing:

7th Annual HCGi Solutions Summit

Meet the leaders in hyperconverged infrastructure:

Dell/EMC, HPe, Netapp, Nutanix, Juniper, Crestron, Aruba

Celebrity Sports Guest Speaker

All at one event!

Buffet lunch and Free Parking

Friday April 26, 2019 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

10207 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD 21044

Register at:

https://hcgi.com/ss7

More info:

Email us at mdteam@hcgi.com

or call

410-202-8042

Protecting Every User On Your Network?

Cisco Meraki-Umbrella

What if you could protect every user on your Meraki network in minutes and you could do it without an additional appliance? That’s the magic of combining the Meraki MR wireless access points and Cisco Umbrella.

This integration brings together two cloud-managed solutions to simplify deployments and deliver effective protection for users. Now, you can deploy Umbrella in minutes across your access points and instantly gain protection against threats like malware, ransomware, and C2 callbacks.

For additional control and convenience, you can apply Umbrella policies directly in the Meraki dashboard. You’ll experience a faster and more intuitive deployment of Umbrella, and the convenience of applying policies without leaving the Meraki dashboard.

Join us April 26th for our 7th Solutions Summit. 

Register today www.hcgi.com/ss7

                                     

9 Days Until Annual HCGi Solutions Summit. Still Time To Attend!

Announcing:

7th Annual HCGi Solutions Summit

Meet the leaders in hyperconverged infrastructure:

Dell/EMC, HPe, Netapp, Nutanix, Juniper, Crestron, Aruba

Celebrity Sports Guest Speaker

All at one event!

Buffet lunch and Free Parking

Friday April 26, 2019 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

10207 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD 21044

Register at:

https://hcgi.com/ss7

More info:

Email us at mdteam@hcgi.com

or call

410-202-8042

Reminder: HCGi 7th Annual Solutions Summit Is April 26th

Announcing:

7th Annual HCGi Solutions Summit

Meet the leaders in hyperconverged infrastructure:

Dell/EMC, HPe, Netapp, Nutanix, Juniper, Crestron, Aruba

Celebrity Sports Guest Speaker

All at one event!

Buffet lunch and Free Parking

Friday April 26, 2019 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

10207 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD 21044

Register at:

https://hcgi.com/ss7

More info:

Email us at mdteam@hcgi.com

or call

410-202-8042

HCGi Success Stories: Baltimore County MD

Tech Experts Guide Baltimore County

Delivering best-in-class solutions for 10,000 users
Government Solutions Case Study

Background

For over 10 years HCGi has delivered technology solutions to Baltimore County. We work with both the Desktop Team and the Data Center Team to provide best-in-class solutions for various technologies. With over 10,000 users, this organization has a wide variety of technology needs. HCGi has delivered a full range of products including HP printers and plotters, Fujitsu scanners, Epson projectors, Lenovo PC’s and HP blade servers.

Client Challenge

Baltimore County’s Desktop Team required a more effective PC solution than the standard desktop tower they were currently using. Smaller, lighter desktop models were beginning to hit the market. Baltimore County wanted to determine if there was a reliable and cost-effective product available that could potentially become their new desktop standard.

HCGi Solution

HCGi presented models from all the leading PC manufacturers for a full onsite evaluation. The Lenovo Tiny M93P Desktop was chosen for further analysis and testing. The Desktop Team liked the versatility of the Tiny form factor—it was able to be mounted under a desk, behind a monitor or large screen. The model had been tested to be extremely reliable as well.

Baltimore County made an initial purchase of Lenovo Tiny’s, with customized specs to fit the unique needs of their user base. That custom M93P model has since become their desktop standard offering throughout the County.

Recently, HCGi used this same process for Lenovo laptops. The County has undergone thorough product evaluation on the Lenovo ThinkPad T450s & T550 models. With initial recent purchases, these too may become standard offerings for County users in 2016.

Featured Technology Brand: 

Baltimore County

Quick Facts

• Founded June 30, 1659

• Population: 800,000+

• Includes 55 county agencies

• County is 682 square miles

Visit

www.baltimorecountymd.gov

About HCGi

HCGi Hartford (HCGi) is an employee-owned, privately held IT integrator and hardware dealer celebrating twenty years in business in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

With headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, HCGi has deep roots in the state and counts many Maryland state agencies, leading school districts and universities as clients. We also maintain district offices in Wilmington, DE and Richmond, VA. Our Operations Center, based in Chicago, serves as our primary order fulfillment and customer service center.

HCGi represents over 200 hardware and software manufacturers. We are an HP Elite Partner and hold high-end certifications from HP, Lenovo, NetApp, VMWare, Samsung & Google. Our dedicated account managers are empowered to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers, as we highly value our long-term customer relationships.

See more about HCGi at www.hcgi.com

Data Security that's Effortless

DATA SECURITY THAT’S EFFORTLESS- Pure Storage data security is ready to meet the demands of any enterprise. See how we’re delivering sophisticated, multi-layered, and transparent solutions – all included with your array. In this video, Nick Psaki, Principal Systems Engineer, provides an overview of the data security elements that are built-in and always-on with Purity.

Pure Storage is one of our large selection of choice vendors to give our clients the best choices and services in IT services. See more at www.hcgi.com

HCGi Success Stories: Education Solutions

EDUCATION SOLUTIONS CASE STUDY

Key PGCPS Quick Facts

• 125,136 students

• 207 schools

• 9,197 teachers

• 23,785 employees in total

• $1.795 billion annual budget

The Challenge
Lower IT costs, improve remote management Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is one of the nation’s 25 largest school districts, with 208 schools and centers, more than 125,000 students and over 22,000 employees. The school system is responsible for administering PARCC testing (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) in each of its schools. The school system previously used a mix of iPads and laptops of various brands. Management of these various devices became complex. Establishing consistent configurations across the school system became difficult, inefficient, and costly.

PGCPS sought a solution that would provide maximum efficiency in the IT department without excessive hardware costs. Further, the school system  wanted the capability to fully manage configuration settings on every device from one location. PGCPS was an early adopter of Google Apps, so the IT team and the students were already familiar with Google’s platform.

HCGI Solution
HCGI began a pilot project at Oxon Hill High School in the fall of 2013. It deployed a limited number of Samsung Chromebooks and the Google Chrome Console Management solution. The management console allows the PGCPS IT department to remotely manage every device in any location. This includes installing or removing apps, blacklisting websites, and configuring user roles, access and security.

HCGI provided a Google Certified Training Instructor to PGCPS to help implement this solution in the school system. HCGI also provides ongoing training and support to the PGCPS team responsible for managing and deploying the equipment across the system. PGCPS has three technology distribution centers.

Every newly acquired Chromebook is shipped to one of these centers for asset tagging and enrollment into the Chrome Management Console. HCGI performed “White Glove” enrollment service for the initial 2000 unit Chromebook deployment. In addition to providing guidance in hardware selection, HCGI managed the configuration team to perform all service functions as well as administrative console and network configurations. HCGI validated device policies with a sample school or class.

Early testing revealed the LCD screens from the leading low-cost manufacturer were prone to breaking easily in a K12 education environment. HCGI quickly provided alternative Chromebooks by other manufacturers. A semi-rugged Lenovo model was selected and over 4000 units have been deployed, with no hardware issues reported.

HCGI’s longstanding partnership with a wide range of manufacturers, promises greater flexibility for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Further, the installation and activation of their Remote Management software give the IT department authorization and full control of every device district-wide. HCGI has delivered this powerful technology, allowing full implementation with the district’s IT team and ensuring a smooth deployment of the Chromebooks.

Results
PGCPS enjoys dependable and affordable hardware, with superior hands-on client support by HCGI. The Google Chrome Management Console has given PGCPS the ease of maintaining an online curriculum, monitoring device use and securing student data for all Chromebooks from one central location. This has proven to maximize efficiency in both labor expenses and speeding up the process of getting Chromebooks into the hands of students.