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Internet Safety — Boys & Girls Clubs Program Protects Kids October 29, 2003 — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls now have a solution for safely using the Internet — BASCOM's Global Chalkboard. Learn how the club employs this Internet management tool to provide instant links to pre-screened, educational Web sites appropriate for their school-age members. |
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Accessing A Universe January 21, 2003 — Teachers all across Long Island are finding creative ways to use the Internet to stimulate students' thinking. Karen LiVecchi, the computer science teacher at East Moriches, gives specific examples of how the Internet is used to explore science topics. (East Moriches uses BASCOM's Global Chalkboard to safely build virtual classrooms.) |
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Web Watchers — Update: Filtering Tools January, 2003 — Appearing first on the list, BASCOM's Global Chalkboard Solution is described as more of an Internet tool for educators than as filtering software. It enables teachers to integrate Web-based resources into the curriculum while preserving their ability to locally manage Internet use. |
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Internet Services Company Forms Education Division September, 2001—BASCOM Global Internet Services, Inc., a software development company specializing in Internet infrastructure systems, has formed an Education Services division. The division is aimed at providing on-site training to administrators and teachers in the effective use of the Internet in classroom instruction. In keeping with the objectives outlined in the U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan, the courses will improve the preparation of teachers in their knowledge of how to use technology for effective teaching and learning. |
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DEAL FLOW — COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE June 29, 2001—BASCOM received an undisclosed investment from netdecisions as part of a strategic deal between the two companies. netdecisions is making the investment through its investment arm, ND Investments. The proceeds will be used for the development and deployment of BASCOM's Global Chalkboard product. |
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BASCOM Global Internet Raises Funding from ND Investments June 29, 2001—BASCOM Global Internet Services, a software development company specializing in Internet filtering, security and connectivity applications, announced it has formed a strategic partnership with netdecisions, which provides technology to assist clients in strategic business issues. The partnership includes an undisclosed investment in BASCOM from ND Investments, an investment fund affiliated with netdecisions. As part of the agreement, netdecisions will also provide resources for worldwide deployment of BASCOM's Global Chalkboard. BASCOM plans to increase product development and establish a range of Web-based customer services. |
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NECC: 'Next Generation' Filtering Technology Introduced June 27, 2001—BASCOM, a developer of e-curriculum filtering solutions, has announced the "next generation" filtering technology at this week's National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Chicago. The new Global Chalkboard 4.0 is based on BASCOM's proprietary "Learning Zones" technology. The Global Chalkboard is fully compatible with all standard operating systems from Mac to Windows, from Unix to Linux. |
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LISA Gala Helps Startups Grow Their Marketability June 22, 2001—BASCOM took first prize for Municipal Portal Software, which was announced at The Long Island Software and Technology Network's (LISA) annual gala, held May 5, 2001. |
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eSN SPECIAL REPORT: Internet Filtering June 2001—The eSN Special Report cited BASCOM's Global Chalkboard as one of several filtering solutions compliant with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) passed by Congress last year. |
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Portal Simplifies Internet Usage in Schools May, 2001—BASCOM's K-12 Global Chalkboard 3.0, designed for teachers with any level of technical proficiency, simplifies and expands Internet-enriched curriculum with a number of features. This includes its Learning Zones that provide online resources grouped into four categories (Lesson Zone, School Zone, Research Zone and Internet Zone) to provide teachers with options for effective Internet usage. The Global Chalkboard also offers a profiling option, which enables teachers to pre-configure a Learning Zone to capture a range of pre-selected resources pertinent to a specific lesson plan. |
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The Long Island Software Awards Test Center Judges LISTnet Awards May 10, 200—The CRN Test Center judged the Fifth annual Long Island Software Awards (LISA). BASCOM was among the winners announced on May 3, 2001 at the LISA event held at the Long Island Tech Center. The Test Center focused on a number of categories, including municipal portal software, the one in which BASCOM's Global Chalkboard took first prize. In all, the Test Center examined 58 entries, which were filtered down to about thirty and carefully scrutinized with well-defined criteria that included demonstrations of the products or hands-on evaluations. Technical criteria included how innovative the technology is, the clarity or usefulness of the accompanying documentation, whether it is a complete product and whether the product is open systems software. The judges met several times to choose the winners in each category. |
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"Resource2000.org" is a Well-Organized Education Portal May 1, 2001—This useful educational resource portal was conceived and designed by a retired Long Island junior high school history teacher of 32 years and is sponsored by BASCOM. Resource2000.org contains links to nearly 2,000 sites for students, teachers and parents, with a special emphasis on practical information. www.resource2000.org |
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Internet Speeding with Broadband Education April 2001—In the educational context, broadband offers schools the opportunity to integrate the Internet into the classroom. "Broadband enables schools to provide a more robust framework for Internet-enriched curricula, providing educators and students alike with a fast-track to the Web's rich array of learning resources," said Peter Cirasole, president of BASCOM Global Internet Services. |
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Hot Topic Executive Perspective April 1, 2001—Based on input from 53 chief executives from Fortune 500 companies, CEOs are increasingly taking responsibility for keeping up to date on the service, delivery and performance of their IT organizations. Across Long Island Sound at BASCOM, an Internet software provider in Hauppauge, N.Y., CEO Pete Cirasole agrees. "Today, CEOs can't do their job without making it a priority to familiarize themselves with IT and work closely with their [CIOs]," says Cirasole, who cofounded the company with CTO Bob DeRosa. "Every company needs a strong IT department - and good relationships with that department - to survive." |
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Portal Provides Framework for Online Learning March, 2001—BASCOM's My Global Chalkboard is a Web-based education portal that links educators together according to school or district. It includes sites that are pre-selected and regularly updated by a panel of BASCOM's in-house educators. |
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Simple Internet Access and Management January, 2001—BASCOM's new Global Chalkboard 3.0 release now provides teachers with an intuitive means of efficiently aggregating curriculum-centric resources, while creating a safe environment for student research and communications. |
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BASCOM Offering Filterless Internet Access to Schools December 15, 2000 — As an alternative to filtering software, BASCOM has provided curriculum-based management through a K-12 Web portal. My Global Chalkboard™ acts as an online card catalogue for the Internet providing focused content management. Instead of searching through random stacks of books in a library, My Global Chalkboard provides pre-selected sites that are rated according to criteria and are constantly updated and broken down into categories and sub-categories. Once a school or district has an account, they can customize My Global Chalkboard to their specific needs. Wantagh School District has worked with the original version of My Global Chalkboard since 1997. Sandy Sommer, Director of the district's computer education program says that teachers have total control over the resources and students work with age appropriate resources that are previously screened. Acting as a gatekeeper between the school and the Internet, the server is a standalone unit that's divided into four zones of access. The Lesson Zone allows a teacher to focus on a few sites in particular; the School Zone offers thousands of pre-selected sites; the Research Zone is protected and more secure than using the Internet; and the fourth zone gives total access of the Internet. The different levels of use allow for a more focused way to manage the Internet and apply it to daily lesson plans. |
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TECH ISLAND TECHNOLOGY—Schools Trying to Establish No-Crossing Zones on the Web October 2, 2000 — Many American schools now have incorporated some form of Internet access into their classrooms. Where filtering technology blocked too much of what was needed to be accessed by students, BASCOM has taken another approach. While some form of supervision is always needed even with the most secure filtering tools, BASCOM developed a zoned approach to Internet access for schools. This gives teachers control over which zones are being researched by the students. The first zone is the Lesson Zone where teachers can limit access to three or four Web sites they feel are specific to their lesson plan. Second, the School Zone has about 10,000 sites that are approved by BASCOM's Global Chalkboard. Teachers can also provide students with a Research Zone, where content that would normally be filtered can be accessed by students working on projects. The last zone is completely unrestricted. This is designated for use by faculty and administrators. This approach that BASCOM has taken relieves teachers of much time-consuming legwork, while Internet content is still customized for each classroom's curriculum. |
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Fostering the Linux Spirit August 11, 2000 — BASCOM's Open Source Equipment Exchange operates as a "virtual street fair" by providing a clearinghouse for the free exchange of used computer parts. The site matches donor equipment to programmers who can best use it, boosting the community interested in open source. |
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BASCOM Internet Services: Making the most of the web-with Linux August 11, 2000 — BASCOM's Instant-On technology is the perfect solution for the new "World Wide Wait" dilemma for DSL access. Install waits of up to two months for this new fat pipe technology are common. BASCOM's Linux-based IQ2 Internet access solution for the SMB market provides an immediate work-around. Now small businesses can get the fast, secure access they need immediately with BASCOM's solution, and when DSL becomes available, a change can be made in a matter of seconds to support it. |
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Issue: 818 - Section: Systems & Management June 9, 2000 — The Open Source Equipment Exchange, a clearinghouse for donated equipment, was launched by BASCOM Global Internet Services, Inc., a Linux application developer. This site matches those donating computer and hardware resources, so that open source developers can obtain much needed equipment to further the growing Linux evolution. |
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Javits And Linux: Perfect Together March, 2000 — The second annual LinuxWorld Expo was held at the Javits Center in New York City in February. BASCOM's Open Source Equipment Exchange (OSEE) was announced, making its mark to target open source developers needing to add infrastructure to their developing efforts and innovations for the Linux operating system. OSEE matches those donating computer and hardware resources to those who need it most to further the growing evolution of Linux. BASCOM has been developing Linux-based solutions since the company's founding in 1996. This Linux platform has helped provide connectivity, security, and content management for their products and BASCOM feels that this program is their way of "giving back." |
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New Exchange Matches Linux Developers to Hardware Donations February 11, 2000 — Industry Week Growing Companies Magazine, dedicated to providing small manufacturers with the information they need to increase competitiveness and productivity, announced BASCOM's launch of a free Web-based exchange for Linux developers and those wishing to donate computer equipment to them. |
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Feeding the Open-Source Hungry February 11, 2000 — Wired.com, an on-line journal of record covering the people, companies, and ideas that are transforming the way we live, featured BASCOM's launch of its Open Source Equipment Exchange intended to extend the spirit behind open-source software development by creating a community of hardware givers and takers. The article mentions how the program operates as a sort of open-source "dating service," matching people who would like to donate computer equipment with OS developers who need to bulk up their infrastructure to continue their work. |
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Silicon Valley Business Radio 1220 KBZS Interviews BASCOM's Cirasole During Morning Commute February 3, 2000 — Business Radio 1220 KBZS provides up-to-the-minute coverage on late-breaking technology news featuring industry leaders in major technology sectors. It includes segments on Internet, software, networking, telecommunications, hardware, information technology, and financial developments so Bay Page listeners can stay abreast of what's happening in the technology arena while on their daily commute. BASCOM's President Pete Cirasole participated in a live, 2-part interview on KBZS's Technology Watch with Skip Sanzeri. The interview covered BASCOM's announcement of the new IQ2 FAMILY OF CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS™ with strong emphasis on why the product line was developed on the Linux platform. Cirasole also spoke of the future of Linux and its benefits to the development community and announced BASCOM's Open Source Equipment Exchange. He described how BASCOM, pioneering developers of Linux-based thin server productivity solutions for small business, in keeping with the collaborative spirit of the Open Source movement, designed its Open Source Equipment Exchange (osee.bascom.org). He described how the program works and how it matches those donating computer equipment with those in the Open Source community needing to add infrastructure to further their development efforts. This program is BASCOM's effort to spur innovation toward the continued evolution of the Linux operating system. |
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Radio Wall Street Interviews BASCOM President Peter Cirasole; Audio Interview Posted on Site; Cirasole Discusses BASCOM's Plans to Assert Leadership in Fragmented Thin Server Market; Discusses Company's Aggressive Plans for 2000. February 3, 2000 — Radio Wall Street, a service of the Investor Broadcast Network, posted an audio interview with BASCOM President Peter Cirasole, conducted on the second day of the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, held in New York City. BASCOM, pioneering developers of Linux-based thin server productivity solutions, received a steady stream of booth traffic based on the company's opening day announcement of their IQ2 Family of Productivity solutions, and was sought out to discuss the company's plans for the year ahead. |
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Interviews February 1, 2000 — Wall Street Reporter.com, a site sought out by professional investors as a valuable source for successful new investment ideas, posted an audio interview with BASCOM President Peter Cirasole, conducted on the opening day of the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, held in New York City. BASCOM, pioneering developers of Linux-based thin server productivity solutions, had just announced their IQ2 Family of Productivity solutions, which provided the focal point of the interview. |
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Long Island Business News Salutes BASCOM President Cirasole with 40/40 Award January 28, 2000 — Each year Long Island Business News salutes rising business stars under the age of 40 with its "40 under 40" award. Nominated by the Long Island business community and selected by a panel of distinguished local leaders, BASCOM President Peter Cirasole received this year's distinguished award for his success with BASCOM and its Internet access solutions. |