After much thought, I have decided to go with the Lightspeed system. Here is
my reasoning.
1. Standardize our systems between Jefferson and EG since we share a tech
person.
2. Content filter of the lightspeed system is superior.
3. Lightspeed system has more features to use.
Some downsides and why I would still recommend the CIPAfilter to small district.
1. Cost - $4700 for Cipa, $1700 each year after. The lowest we can get from
Lightspeed is $2000 per year (assuming that 2000 lic are sold in our aea), but
you also have to have the server for it and SQL lic.
2. Tech support from CIPA is the best I have seen in years. They know the
product, know networks and immediately get to work to make corrections. They
also implemented some of the features that I wanted.
3. There is nothing to really maintain with the CIPA filter, they assured me
24 hour turn around time on getting me a new box if mine went bad.
4. Finally the $1700 is guaranteed for as long as I want the product (as long
as I keep under 200 machines).
That is my final talk on the CIPA Filter. Next week Chet will be installing
the lightspeed system and I will return CIPA to the company!
Thanks,
Jon W. Hueser
Assistant Principal
Curriculum/Technology Director
East Greene Comm. Schools
405 12th Str. South
Box 377
Grand Junction, IA 50107
Phone: 515-738-2411 ext. 241
Fax: 515-738-5719
Website: www.east-greene.k12.ia.us
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