(9/23/04) MiCTA and the ATAlliance are excited to announce that Innovative Communications, Inc. (www.1ici.com ), with its corporate office located in Saginaw , Michigan , has signed an Endorsed Level-2 Agreement under the Video Integration Services RFP for a three year term. ICI, the incumbent provider under the prior video RFP, is known for delivering excellent products and services as well as creative video solutions for MiCTA / ATAlliance Members, and will continue to do so under the new VIS Agreement. ICI will provide Members with nationwide integration services, video equipment, and various other value added products and services. Additionally, ICI has a USF SPIN number (#143 006 750), and will assist with Priority-2 video requirements for USF eligible MiCTA / ATAlliance Members. MSC and ICI will be developing a new marketing strategy for the VIS program, and will post details on the ICI page on the MiCTA website. MiCTA and the ATAlliance would like to congratulate ICI on their new Endorsed Level-2 agreement, and we look forward to continuing our successful relationship with ICI.


(9/23/04) Innovative Communications Inc. (ICI) is pleased to once again be recognized by MiCTA and the ATAlliance as an “Endorsed-Level 2” vendor for Video Integration Services. MiCTA has performed the extensive task of issuing this comprehensive RFP, evaluating the responses and negotiating excellent pricing for their Membership. This award allows the MiCTA / ATAlliance Member Institutions to continue to purchase directly from ICI, thereby avoiding the high cost and timeliness normally associated with issuing their own RFP for audio/video integration services.

ICI has enjoyed a partnership with MiCTA for over a decade. ICI implemented MiCTA's first distance education classroom in 1992, and since that time, both organizations have grown and developed new partnerships and alliances that benefit the entire MiCTA / ATAlliance Membership. ICI and MiCTA share the common goals of standardization of products and procedures that are necessary for trouble-free interactive audio / video solutions.

ICI and our business partners continue to provide the MiCTA membership with comprehensive support and access to the vast resources of information, research and development. ICI has also been awarded the Endorsed vendor status for the Internal Connections RFP, and along with our business partners, Quality Independent Communications (QUIC) and Avaya, the Endorsed vendor status for the Wireless Network solution.

About ICI

ICI is a full service integrator of audio, video and data products, with extensive experience in the design and installation of distance education classrooms, videoconferencing systems, and multimedia rooms for educational, medical and governmental environments. ICI provides turnkey solutions that are cost effective, reliable and easy to use. ICI is headquartered in Saginaw, MI with a sales and support office located in Grand Rapids. For additional information on ICI, please contact us at 1-800-695-0479, email sales@1ici.com, or visit our website at www.1ici.com.

About MiCTA

MiCTA, a member driven nonprofit organization, is an association made up of nearly 20,000 nonprofit institutions nationwide. MiCTA aggregates the member demand and, through a comprehensive RFP process, negotiates discounted contracted rates. These contracts focus on best value and best service oriented programs for membership with vendors like Qwest, Gateway, Sprint, MCI, Avaya, Desire 2 Learn, MPC, ITG, ICI and more. MiCTA's diverse program offerings include voice, video and data services, eLearning course management, computers, office and library supplies and much more. MiCTA is headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI. (www.mictatech.org)