Manitoba Education Research & Learning Information Networks

MERLIN

MERLIN Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information
Networks

MERLIN is a Special Operating Agency of the Manitoba Department
of Energy, Science and Technology. It provides a central, yet
accessible and responsive avenue of cost-effective educational
technology services in support of the Government's commitment
to
broad-based distance education and technological literacy for
all Manitoba's learners via the educational use of community-
based infrastructures. The services MERLIN provides are:
developing, implementing, technology planning and operating
educational technologies, including audio conferencing,
testing/developing
software applications for education, bulk purchasing of
computer hardware and software, telecommunications routers,
satellite scheduling, help-line support, INTERNET access for
schools, and access to educational technology research data
bases. The client base consists primarily of school divisions,
post secondary institutions, and Manitoba
Education and Training itself. Other clients include Provincial
Government departments, and agencies and other Public sector
organizations. Private user groups that utilize educational
technology for professional or personal development.
Services:
audio conferencing; network
LANS/WANS; technology plans; internet access; bulk purchasing;
bulk leasing can also use MERLIN's services.

Company Details

Year Established: 1995

Company Information

Colette Lafond-d'heilly
Title: Partner/Associate
Telephone: (204) 474-7800
Email: Click Here

Greg Baylis
Title: Chief Operating Operator
Telephone: (204) 474-7811
Fax: (204) 474-7830
Email: Click Here

Products

Software

Network Hardware
Education's source for network hardware components such as Routers, Switches etc.

Services

Science And Technology

Consulting Consulting services to the education community on computer networks, LANS, WANS, Connectivity solutions, internet, and hardware. Conducting needs assessments and development of technology plans

Audio Conferencing Audio conference bridge services. Including meet-me and 1-800 services across North America

Internet Education Internet ISP in Manitoba. High speed access, mail, news, hosting, WEBCT, consulting

Network Administration Configuration and administration of Novell and Windows NT networks.

Cisco Configurations Programming of CISCO networking products.