Minnesota State Contract Partners

These partners are all sub-contractors that we work with and engage in opportunities and are an extension of our resources that are available to all our customers who can purchase off the State of Minnesota Contract.  Each partner offers a specific need from networking solutions, On-site Service for printers, Data Center hardware and services, Storage Solutions and Services, Virtualization Assessments and services and many other technology solutions. 

Compar understands we are not able to be the one stop shop for all our customers and with these partnerships we are able to assist our customers as technology continues to become more complex and the demand for our customers to do more with less staff continues to grow.

IP Networks

IP Networks, Inc. is a VAR/reseller based in Minnesota.  We provide data networking solutions to customers cross industry, nationwide.  We are a high tech boutique that offers the industry’s best of breed appliance solutions in the areas of traffic shaping/bandwidth management, firewall, server load balancing, web content filtering, anti-spam filtering, SNMP monitoring, DNS/DHCP, circuit load balancing, email archiving, and Intrusion Prevention.  We also provide configuration, installation, and training.

Data Center Systems

For more than three decades Data Center Systems has been the industry leader, delivering energy efficient solutions without compromising reliability.  Whether it’s adding on or building a new data center, we’ll provide the infrastructure, equipment, technical expertise, and the service necessary to support your company’s critical computer operations.  As the exclusive Emerson Network Power’s Liebert representative in four states, we are a trusted provider of the most advanced technology in the industry.  We are here to help your business thrive.

The first essential step is for one of Data Center Systems’ experienced experts will meet with you at your facility to determine your current and future needs.
Once we understand the nature of your business we can recommend and provide the technology that will most effectively protect your critical data while providing flexibility and scalability for future expansion. 

As an exclusive provider of Liebert products, we know exactly which equipment will best serve your company.  Our goal is to provide a solution with the lowest total cost of ownership while providing the reliability and energy efficiency desired.

John The Printer Guy

John, The Printer Guy, is an Edina based company that specializes in the repair of HP color and monochrome LaserJet and DesignJet large format printers. We also refurbish older LaserJet printers.

We do quality work using HP certified technicians at reasonable rates. We are able to respond to most requests for service within 24 hours, and often are able to effect repairs within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the nature of the problem.

Applied Communications

Applied Communications is a woman-owned business that provides solutions and integration services that address everything from data storage and virtualization to security and network infrastructure.

Since 1983, we have offered best-of-breed technologies from industry recognized partners that integrate into complete solutions for your data center that are designed to address your current and future business needs.

Some of our solution partners include: Netapp, VMware, and Commvaul.  Please visit our website at www.acmn.com for more information.

Xigent Communications

Based in Plymouth, Minnesota for the past seven years, Xigent is a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure services and solutions.  As an IT infrastructure focused organization, Xigent specializes in virtualization, storage and networking services. Xigent offerings are focused in the areas of IT optimization, re-engineering, business continuity and staff augmentation. 

Xigent provides technical resources and pre and post sales support to its customers utilizing X-Approach with every client; plan, design, implement and manage.  You can learn more at www.xigentsolutions.com or 763-398-6869.

Syntax

Syntax, Inc. is a St. Paul-based full-service systems integrator with 28+ years of experience. Our core competencies include application, desktop and server virtualization (e.g., Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and XenServer; Microsoft Remote Desktop Services/Terminal Services, App-V and Hyper-V; and VMware), and the products and services that enhance and extend the application delivery model: network security (e.g., WatchGuard, BlueCoat, RSA and PhoneFactor), bandwidth management (e.g., BlueCoat ProxySG and PacketShaper) and storage (e.g., Compellent and HP LeftHand).

Syntax is Citrix’s only Platinum Solutions Provider in MN.  We are also a Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) and WatchGuard Certified Training Partner (WCTP).