Sunday, October 27, 2024

Dell Technologies + Giving


See how the power of Dell AI brings joy to the holiday season as we follow the adventures of a smart delivery bot. 

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Employment at HCGI

Although we are not actively hiring, please feel welcome to submit your resume as our needs change along with today’s world of technology.

You may send to fheneghan@hcgi.com with ‘resume’ in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest in HCGi.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Home Printer | Refillable Printer | Epson EcoTank Printer


CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Contact Us


HCGI Hartford
(formerly Hartford Computer Group, Inc,)

CORPORATE HQ
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044
410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

ILLINOIS National Support Center
Chicago Office
735 McArdle Drive, Suite B
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-893-6782 Phone
815-526-3148 Fax

MARYLAND
Mid-Atlantic Training Center
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia MD 21044
410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

INVOICE REMIT To Address:
HCGI
P. O. Box 824607
Philadelphia, PA 19182

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Public Safety


Technology has become an integral part of public safety services. Whether your agency is researching and installing new technology, or refreshing existing assets, HCGi is here to help.


CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Enable AI Anywhere on Data Everywhere with Dell PowerScale


PowerScale F210, F710 and F910 all-flash nodes are purpose-built to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, security, and efficiency. It's the ideal data platform for the AI-driven enterprise.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Presentation Systems


From Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, Conference Rooms and Auditoriums, HCGI has the complete Solution for you. We will visit your company for an on-site survey and follow up with an itemized proposal and drawing.

Read more, here.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Enterprise Development


HCGi offers volume discounts on a wide range of products including all computers and printers. Customers that want to standardize on specific models of a manufacturers computer, can enjoy significant cost savings for any project.

Read more, here.

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Introducing the first Copilot+ PC from ThinkPad


The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 introduces our partnership with Qualcomm to bring you the first ThinkPad powered by Snapdragon X Elite. This laptop will unleash all your true creativity and productivity with 40+ TOPs NPU!

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Cyber Security

Our partner solutions converge networking technologies with AI-powered security across all edges to close security gaps and help organizations achieve better user experience.

Explore Now

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Columbia, MD 21044

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Data Center


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.



CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor: 5-Star Eye Comfort*


See every detail of your work clearly and comfortably on this 5K curved UltraSharp monitor (U4025QW) featuring 120Hz refresh rate, Improved ComfortView Plus and a built-in Ambient Light Sensor.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Why Choose Us

HCGi Hartford (HCGi) is an employee-owned, privately held IT integrator and hardware dealer celebrating 25 years in business in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

With headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, HCGi has deep roots in the state with many Maryland state agencies, leading school districts and universities as clients. Our National Support Center, based in the Chicago area, 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 Dell, HP, HPE, Google, Lenovo, NetApp and VMWare. Our dedicated account managers are empowered to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers, as we highly value our long-term customer relationships.

We Get IT

MEET OUR TEAM

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Success Stories : Baltimore County Lenovo

Delivering best-in-class solutions for 10,000 users

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, Epson projectors and Lenovo PC’s for the desktop team to HP Synergy and NetApp data storage for the Data Center. 

Continue reading…

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Lenovo Auto-Twist AI PC Concept: Redefining Focus, Uniquely Centered Aro...


At Lenovo, our vision to lead in technology innovation is becoming increasingly evident with each new product launch. Lenovo’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and groundbreaking success underscores our commitment to shaping the future of tech.  

We're thrilled to introduce the revolutionary Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC product concept, a marvel of innovation that embodies Lenovo's dedication to delivering cutting-edge technology. This product will be unveiled at IFA 2024 in Berlin 5th -10th September, we invite you to witness firsthand the full potential of this game-changing device. This innovative product is designed to excel in customer experience: This product is truly Personalized for you. 

Experience the industry-first Auto Twist hinge design on a laptop with a Dual Degree of Freedom automatic rotation system (DARS). Whether for personal or professional use, it seamlessly adapts to any scenario, making it your ultimate companion.  Productivity guaranteed:  Stay ahead with a Smart AI Camera on the Auto Rotating PC that tracks your movement, ensuring you're always in the spotlight during meetings. Smart Interaction through Natural Language Voice commands allows for effortless mode switching, optimizing your work experience. Protected always: Your security is our priority. With the Smart Lid feature, the laptop automatically closes when unattended, safeguarding your information. 

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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443-244-4777 Fax

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Success Stories : Loyola Blakefield

OLD School goes New with a complete Microsoft Solution provided by HCGi

Since 2015 HCGi has been configuring, delivering, implementing and servicing Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets to all  the incoming students at one of the oldest schools in the country, Loyola Blakefield High School in Maryland

It starts with the Microsoft Office 365 Education Package. These Familiar applications and always-accessible files make building any curriculum seamless and easy on Android, iOS or Windows devices

All students receive:

Microsoft Surface tablet, pen, and rugged cover for the entire tablet

All this is covered under a 4-year Warranty

HCGi works with Loyola Information technology for quick access to loaner/spares as needed and the Campus Store stocks all the accessories

Teachers and Students have been extremely happy. Let us show you.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Monday, September 9, 2024

State and Local Contracts


HCGi has been awarded the following contract vehicles:

GSA Schedule 581

MEEC AV Contract 2018

Howard County Audio Visual Installation Contract 2018

Howard County AV Products Contract 2018

NASPO 2018 Contract

NCPA 2018

State of Maryland DOIT Hardware Contract

State of Maryland DOIT Software Contract

State of Maryland DOIT Consulting Contract

Montgomery County Tech Contract

State of Delaware Computer Contract

*Please note, this list is subject to change.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax



Friday, September 6, 2024

Transforming the Philippines' First Digital Classrooms with AI


Cisco is proud to partner with Mapúa University to unveil the first-ever digital classrooms in the Philippines under our Country Digital Acceleration program. Watch how new AI-led collaboration in the classrooms is bringing learning to students and broadening access to education.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Monday, September 2, 2024

Happy Labor Day


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Saturday, August 31, 2024

PowerEdge Servers offering optimized configurations for Cloud Service Pr...


Powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, these PowerEdge Servers offers optimized configurations for Cloud Service Providers and Digital Hosters, such as Cold Aisle support and Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Crystal Lake, Illinois Team



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Sunday, August 25, 2024

OUR TEAM : Fiona Heneghan


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Columbia, MD 21044

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Lenovo Innovates at the Speed of F1


From AR to AI PCs to IT Infrastructure and Services, Lenovo is driving F1 to a faster future for all.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Monday, August 19, 2024

OUR TEAM : Bill Maddox



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Columbia, MD 21044

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Friday, August 16, 2024

OUR TEAM : Frank Weathers



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Columbia, MD 21044

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

TOMORROW, DON'T FORGET! August 14-17th!



CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Saturday, August 10, 2024

OUR TEAM : Josie Larkin



CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

MACo Summer Conference This Month!



CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

OUR TEAM : Anita Schweinfurth


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Columbia, MD 21044

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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Demo of Multi-Camera Switching in 1 Beyond i12 Cameras


Using two 1 Beyond i12 cameras, you can automatically switch between them when there's a presenter​ without any additional hardware required.  When someone enters/exits a presentation zone,  i12 cameras use Visual AI to switch between an i12 camera that is set to group framing and another that is set to presenter tracking camera. This multi-camera switching solution is ideal for small to large conference rooms with an occasional presenter​.  The two 1 Beyond i12 cameras pair easily in 1 Beyond Camera Manager software​ and the cameras communicate over the local network so no manual switching is required​. The group tracking camera is a single USB connection to your video conferencing solution. 

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Thursday, August 1, 2024

OUR TEAM : Allan Cranska


Allan Cranska
Business Development Manager

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Monday, July 29, 2024

OUR TEAM : Mike Barrett



Mike Barrett

Senior Solutions Architect

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Friday, July 26, 2024

2024 Modern Workplace Trends and Insights


Brad Hintze, EVP Marketing, talks about the tremendous opportunities that are arising in the modern workplace marketplace for Crestron dealers as new technologies shape the future of how people connect and interact.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

OUR TEAM : Brian Stubblefield


Brian Stubblefield
Director
Data Center Solutions

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Saturday, July 20, 2024

OUR TEAM : Bill Hottman


Bill Hottman

Senior Director
Visual Presentation

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Lenovo Display Tech Minutes-True Split



Introducing the Lenovo-patented technology of spliting your screen on your ultrawide monitor-True Split. Learn how to boost your productivity with this technology. Stay tuned for more upcoming topics in the Lenovo Display Tech Minutes series.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Sunday, July 14, 2024

OUR TEAM : Bill Heneghan


Bill Heneghan
Founder & President

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

HCGI, We Get IT

HCGi Hartford (HCGi) is an employee-owned, privately held IT integrator and hardware dealer celebrating 25 years in business in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

With headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, HCGi has deep roots in the state with many Maryland state agencies, leading school districts and universities as clients. Our National Support Center, based in the Chicago area, 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 Dell, HP, HPE, Google, Lenovo, NetApp and VMWare. Our dedicated account managers are empowered to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers, as we highly value our long-term customer relationships.

Our Mission

To enjoy success by continuing to satisfy our customers.

In the Community

HCGI and its employees recognize the importance of giving back to the community. This giving back takes many forms, from international disaster relief to local community support to green initiatives.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Monday, July 8, 2024

Introducing the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra - Ultra small in size, heav...


Introducing Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra  – a premium Ultra Small form factor desktop designed specifically for enterprises. It delivers a world-class business solution with Intel vPro® platform with up to Intel® Core™ i9 processor. Tailored for various business pursuits, this device gets an AI assist from the independent Neural Processing Unit (NPU) card and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 graphics card, delivering smarter computing and greater productivity for your everyday tasks. ThinkCentre neo Ultra helps with multimedia production, workflow automation, coding, customer service, and more in a completely scalable and secure way.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Crestron


LEARN MORE, HERE.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Saturday, June 29, 2024

Open Video: Satya Nadella at Microsoft Build 2024


CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Connectivity and Usability


LEARN MORE, HERE.

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Columbia, MD 21044

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Prince George's County Public Schools


LEARN MORE, HERE.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

DS-575W II Wireless Document Scanner | Designed for Your Business


Engineered for everyday business operations, the DS-575W II quickly and easily tackles high-volume scan jobs to help streamline workflow and maximize productivity.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Happy Father's Day

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Tech Experts Guide the County


LEARN MORE, HERE.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax


Tuesday, June 11, 2024

90-Second Recap: Satya Nadella's Keynote at Microsoft Build 2024


CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Success Stories : Baltimore County Lenovo

Delivering best-in-class solutions for 10,000 users

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, Epson projectors and Lenovo PC’s for the desktop team to HP Synergy and NetApp data storage for the Data Center. 

Continue reading…

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Success Stories : Loyola Blakefield

OLD School goes New with a complete Microsoft Solution provided by HCGi

Since 2015 HCGi has been configuring, delivering, implementing and servicing Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets to all  the incoming students at one of the oldest schools in the country, Loyola Blakefield High School in Maryland

It starts with the Microsoft Office 365 Education Package. These Familiar applications and always-accessible files make building any curriculum seamless and easy on Android, iOS or Windows devices

All students receive:

Microsoft Surface tablet, pen, and rugged cover for the entire tablet

All this is covered under a 4-year Warranty

HCGi works with Loyola Information technology for quick access to loaner/spares as needed and the Campus Store stocks all the accessories

Teachers and Students have been extremely happy. Let us show you.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Lenovo Chromebox Micro Solutions


View kiosk and signage solutions for any industry running on the Lenovo Chromebox Micro.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Thursday, May 30, 2024

200+ Tech Partners

  • Absolute Software
  • ADVA Optical Networking
  • AeroHive
  • Aruba/HP
  • Avaya
  • Barracuda
  • Brother
  • Buffalo
  • Ciena
  • Cisco
  • Cisco Hyper-Flex
  • Citrix
  • Crestron
  • D-Link
  • Dell-EMC
  • Epson
  • F5
  • Force Point
  • Fortinet
  • Fujitsu
  • Getac
  • Google
  • HP
  • HPE
  • IBM
  • Infinidat
  • InFocus
  • Juniper
  • Lenovo
  • Lexmark
  • Meraki/Cisco
  • Microsoft
  • Motorola
  • Netapp
  • Net Gear
  • Nexsan
  • Nimble
  • Palo Alto
  • Panasonic
  • Pure Storage
  • Q-Logic
  • Redhat
  • Samsung
  • Seagate
  • Sharp
  • Sonicwall
  • Sony
  • Sophos
  • Toshiba
  • Ubiquiti Networks
  • VMWare
  • Veritas
  • Xirrus

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Monday, May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day


CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Friday, May 24, 2024

Lenovo 360 Circle Partner Community Overview


Join our Lenovo 360 Circle partner community of champions to kickstart your sustainable business transformation. Join Lenovo 360 Circle and start your sustainability journey with a robust network of support and expertise, to navigate the complexities of sustainability business transformation. Get involved with the Lenovo 360 Circle Community today!

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Contracts

HCGI has been awarded the following contract vehicles:

  • GSA Schedule 581
  • MEEC AV Contract 2018
  • Howard County Audio Visual Installation Contract 2018
  • Howard County AV Products Contract 2018
  • NASPO 2018 Contract
  • NCPA 2018
  • State of Maryland DOIT Hardware Contract
  • State of Maryland DOIT Software Contract
  • State of Maryland DOIT Consulting Contract
  • Montgomery County Tech Contract
  • State of Delaware Computer Contract

*Please note, this list is subject to change.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Contact Us


HCGI Hartford
(formerly Hartford Computer Group, Inc,)

CORPORATE HQ
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044
410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

ILLINOIS National Support Center
Chicago Office
735 McArdle Drive, Suite B
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-893-6782 Phone
815-526-3148 Fax

MARYLAND
Mid-Atlantic Training Center
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia MD 21044
410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

INVOICE REMIT To Address:
HCGI
P. O. Box 824607
Philadelphia, PA 19182

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 - Lenovo's First AI-Ready Mobile Workstation


The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 is an AI-ready mobile workstation with on-the-go flexibility to work from any where, any time. This powerful, ultra sleek system features a new aluminum sustainable design, packed with the latest Intel Intel vPro®, Intel® Evo Edition featuring Intel® Core Ultra processors, integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation mobile GPUs. With the combination of the CPU, NPU & GPU, the P1 has the power and performance needed to seamlessly run industry workloads and complex AI workflows.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Happy Mother's Day


Happy Mother's Day from Us to You!

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Employment : Inside Sales

Founded in 1996, HCGi Hartford Inc. (HCGi), has over 25 years of proven experience in technology sales and service to Maryland and Delaware clients.

HCGi is seeking a recent graduate looking to start their sales career in the technology and IOT industry. This position is based out of our Columbia, MD office. 

Summary:

Actively collaborates with field sales organization, customer service, and marketing to generate a robust pipeline of qualified sales opportunities through strategic cold calling/prospecting tactics within inbound and outbound marketing channels.

Responsibilities:

  • Generates, qualifies, and manages a consistent pipeline of sales opportunities.
  • Identifies key influencers within the buying cycle to determine budget, interest, and timeline.
  • Tracks leads, contacts, accounts and forecasting utilizing Salesforce CRM.
  • Maintains high standards for list integrity and strategic targeting to ensure quality leads.
  • Develop marketing strategies for customers in assigned territory.
  • Communicates research and potential account opportunities to sales team
  • Captures key existing customer data to uncover upsell/cross-sell opportunities
  • Keep abreast of new products, schedule and participate in training, and coordinate with sales team. 

Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate with Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business preferred.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling Information technology products/services.
  • Outstanding communication (written, verbal, telephone) and active listening skills.
  • Previous experience utilizing sales and marketing platforms (Salesforce CRM) and customer service management software preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office with a strong background in Excel.
  • Ambitious, goal-oriented, and self-motivated.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Medical, Dental and HAS
  • Vacation and Personal Days
  • Matching 401K Plan
  • Salary plus incentives

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
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Monday, May 6, 2024

Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 Portable Monitor Product Tour


Working on the go becomes premium with the ThinkVision M14t Gen 2 Monitor. Carry it around with  you becomes effortless with its lightweight and slim design. Irrespective of where you may be, the large  14-inch screen with its 16:10 screen ratio lets you stay productive in a portable form factor. Create  content as per your preferences with the flexibility of using 10-point touch that has over 4,096 levels  of pressure. Content looks vivid on the 2240 x 1400 resolution monitor with its 100% sRGB color space coverage.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

Friday, May 3, 2024

Employment : Customer Service Representative

Job Description

HCGi is an employee-owned company specializing in technology solutions for government and education customers. We work with our customers to review the latest technology, generating quotes to help achieve their project goals. Our customer service reps support our Account Managers who have decades of experience in the computer industry. Ninety-five percent of our customers are repeat customers. We take our commitment to excellence very seriously and pledge to our customers to consistently deliver the right products and quality services at the best value. We also believe in a work/life balance.

We are currently looking for a Customer Service Representative in our Columbia MD office.  It is a salary-based position and includes bonus opportunities.  We also offer health, dental, vision insurance and 401K match.

Job Duties:

  • Support outside sales team with information and quotations provided by the manufacturer
  • Answer incoming phone calls from Account Managers, customers, and distributors
  • Manage new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information in a timely manner
  • Work with HCGi field sales and sales management to address specific account needs
  • Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of products in order to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction
  • Talk to vendors about products, negotiate pricing, check availability, research alternative products
  • Accurately process customer transactions such as orders, quotes or returns
  • Develop excellent working relationships with distributors and manufacturers

Job Requirements / Desired Skills:

  • Bachelor / Associate Degree preferred but not required
  • 2+ years of experience working in an IT marketing or customer service environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Multitasking with attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated with superior problem solving
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to create outstanding customer relationships
  • Ability and desire to respond to and resolve customer problems and complaints
  • Knowledge of / ability to learn key business software applications
  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Computer Hardware Software knowledge / experience preferred

HCGi Hartford, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary: Starting USD 40000 Per Year

Job Type: Employee

Job Status: Full Time

Apply Method:

Please forward resume and cover letter by e-mail to (no calls or agencies please): HR@HCGI.COM

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

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All About Us

HCGi Hartford (HCGi) is an employee-owned, privately held IT integrator and hardware dealer celebrating 25 years in business in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

With headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, HCGi has deep roots in the state with many Maryland state agencies, leading school districts and universities as clients. Our National Support Center, based in the Chicago area, 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 Dell, HP, HPE, Google, Lenovo, NetApp and VMWare. Our dedicated account managers are empowered to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers, as we highly value our long-term customer relationships.

Our Mission
To enjoy success by continuing to satisfy our customers.

In the Community
HCGI and its employees recognize the importance of giving back to the community. This giving back takes many forms, from international disaster relief to local community support to green initiatives.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044

410-202-8042 Phone
443-244-4777 Fax