New Education Alliance Agreement for Paragon Micro/EDU and Microsoft with the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) announces a new Education Alliance with Paragon Micro/EDU and Microsoft. Paragon Micro/EDU will act as the software reseller partner for Microsoft.

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This joint agreement between AACS and Paragon Micro/EDU with Microsoft provides AACS member schools with:

• Significant savings on all Microsoft software licenses
• Direct access to Microsoft educational programs and resources
• Technology solutions curriculums for teachers and students
• Discounts for home software licensing for teachers and students
• Quarterly educational webinars designed for schools, teachers and students
• Paragon Micro/EDU's Grant Research Program – Free support to identify funding for technology purchases

"Each AACS member will be one of the first in the U.S. to have Microsoft's new software licensing program for K-12 schools that will bring considerable savings to each member school," says Jeff Walton, AACS Executive Director.  "Paragon Micro/EDU will provide our member schools with the opportunity to purchase the latest technology for their classrooms."

"We are thrilled to offer our world-class software and educational tools to members of the AACS," states Patrick Jones, Microsoft's Territory Manager.  "Our aim is to make technology increasingly accessible to enhance teaching and learning with AACS member schools."

"We are very excited with our partnership with AACS," says Rob Purcell, Paragon Micro/EDU Director of Sales.  "Our goal is to reduce AACS member schools' overall IT costs, while educating and equipping them will the most current and effective technology, preparing students for the 21st Century learning environment."

About Paragon Micro, Inc.:  Paragon Micro is a leading provider of top name-brand IT computing products, software and advanced IT services and solutions. Paragon Micro has the process knowledge, technical expertise and management tools necessary to ease the burden of selecting and purchasing IT assets while streamlining IT management and costs. Paragon Micro is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois. To learn more about Paragon Micro visit www.paragonmicro.com or call 866-380-8663.

SOURCE Paragon Micro, Inc.

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