BUDGET
E-Rate is the largest source of technology funding for K-12 schools in the United States. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service fund makes discounts available to eligible schools and libraries for telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections. The majority of SAFARI Montage products have been validated by the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and are E-Rate eligible.
SAFARI Montage products are classified as Internal Connections. SAFARI Montage has several E-Rate eligible components, including:
SAFARI Montage Video-On-Demand Servers
SAFARI Montage servers are custom-configured and optimized for high-quality video playback using the SAFARI Montage operating system.
T-420 - 95% Eligible
RM-820 - 95% Eligible for use as a local server
- If using the server as a WAN (for 5 or fewer schools), then the server is 90% Eligible.
- If using the server as a WAN (for 5 or fewer schools), then the server is 90% Eligible.
WAN-880X - 90% Eligible
Classroom Device Control and Scheduling. Pathways SM™ is an integrated software module that enables districts to centrally control, manage and schedule classroom devices, including projectors, document cameras, DVD players and digital cameras. In addition, teachers can schedule and control district-based devices.
The Pathways SM™ Classroom Media Controller (CMC) supports the ability to take any Pathways SM video stream and output it to a projector or other display type. It supports SAFARI Montage content and SAFARI Montage Selective Video Streaming (SVS) H.264 streams.
The Pathyways SM™ Kiosk Controller manages digital video signage in common areas, supports one to four simultaneous video feeds on a single display, and can run continuous streams of school-related news and events in common areas. Locally or centrally controlled via Pathways SM, the device has the ability to display all incoming streams without audio or display one stream at full-screen with audio via the optional 4-switch keypad.
The Pathways SM™ Kiosk Keypad allows a user to select one of four video feeds for full-screen display on the Pathways SM Kiosk Controller. Braille keypad for visually impaired.
The AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder is a compact, high-performance, single-channel encoding solution that offers extremely efficient H.264 video compression and can deliver multiple, individually configurable video streams simultaneously at full-frame rate in resolutions up to D1 (720X480 NTSC).
SAFARI Montage Digital Encoders are versatile, rack-mountable MPEG encoders that can generate MPEG-2 and/or MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 encoded streams, making them ideal for educational applications.
SAFARI Digital Encoder Chassis
SAFARI MPEG2+4 Digital Encoder – Standalone H.264
SAFARI MPEG2+4 Digital Encoder – Rack Mount H.264
Selective Video Streaming software allows district administrators to manage which video-based resources are accessible to teachers and students, ensuring that only appropriate content reaches the classroom and that bandwidth consumption is controlled. SVS software is required for transcoders to work.
Small District License (1-24 schools): 75% Eligible
Large District License: 79% Eligible
SAFARI Montage Live! is a high-performance, IP-based videoconferencing system that utilizes a server, the district's private WAN and the public Internet to facilitate one-to-one or one-to-many interactive group sessions. This interactive videoconferencing product enables educators to connect and collaborate with colleagues and students easily and affordably.
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*SAFARI Montage has provided potential E-Rate eligibility information for its products and services. This information should not be construed as an indication that any listed product or service will qualify for funding or that the stated percentage allocation for such funding will be approved. E-Rate funding and eligibility decisions are solely within the discretion of the SLD/USAC. The eligibility and allocation information provided above is intended only to be instructional; eligibility under E-Rate is always subject to compliance with applicable E-Rate rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures. SAFARI Montage makes no guarantee that any of this information will ultimately be interpreted in a manner consistent with the School District’s position nor is SAFARI Montage responsible for the outcome of the SLD/USAC’s decision on any E-Rate related matters. The School District is responsible for the purchase price of any product or service (or any portion thereof) not approved for E-Rate funding.