We Make IT Better for Montana Schools!

First Call has been providing top notch cybersecurity and Information Technology Solutions for Schools across Montana for over 20 years. We have a skilled team of experts and solution advisors to consult, plan, purchase and implement the right solution for your school.

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Montana SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS have Talent

Montana’s schools and educators have a wealth of talent and expertise, ensuring that the state’s students receive a high-quality education. From elementary schools to universities, Montana’s educational institutions employ skilled professionals in a range of fields, including teaching, administration, and support services.

These educators are committed to helping their students succeed, providing them with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals. They also play a vital role in shaping the future of the state, preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators. Through their dedication and hard work, Montana’s schools and educators are making a positive impact on the lives of students and the communities they serve.

Education & School Operations are challenging!

Education and school operations in Montana can be challenging, with educators and administrators facing a range of complex issues. Providing quality education requires not only skilled teachers, but also adequate resources, infrastructure, and support services.

Schools also need to navigate changing regulations and policies, as well as respond to the needs of diverse student populations. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer of complexity, requiring schools to quickly adapt to remote learning and implement new safety measures.

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Here to help you succeed!

First Call has over 20 years of experience working side by side with schools across Western, Central, and Eastern Montana. We have been a longstanding supporter and partner of the School Administrators of Montana and regularly sponsor and participate in annual events and conferences. This along with the work we do around cybersecurity and information technology with our variety of regulated clients has served us well in protecting our school clients consistently and affordably! How can we help you?

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Why do you need a solution advisor?

First Call’s Solution Advisor can help to guide you to the right size solution, product or IT project that fits your schools needs and your budget.
We have the capacity and capability to deliver large IT projects and are constantly engaged with small IT jobs to keep our customers equipped and working.

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Partnered with Top Notch Vendors to Offer the Best Solutions at a Variety of Price Points

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Give District IT Personnel (In-house or 3rd Party) More Shoulders Helping Them Be Successful Without Overloading the Network or the Budget

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Create True Threat Awareness Through Our Affordable Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services

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Train, Test, and Strengthen Your Users

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Formally Assess and Measure the Risk Annually to Help Schools Stay Aligned, Reducing Cyber Risk, and Insurance Costs

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Reduce Time Searching for Products or Right Fit Solutions and More Time Focusing on Your Staff and Students

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We are E-Rate Specialists!

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We are a Montana Organization Dedicated to Helping and Supporting Montana Schools

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We Partner with the best to bring you the right solutions

Many organizations in Montana don’t have an IT person, let alone an entire IT Department. For those, a Done FOR You IT Department helps to shoulder the weight of the technology.

By outsourcing your IT, you can expect to see improvements in:

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Productivity

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Morale

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Competitiveness

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Security & Risk

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Bottom Line

For larger organizations with IT personnel, it’s the Done WITH You approach.

Working with a team of IT experts can help support your existing IT team by providing:

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Vision & Planning

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Security & Compliance

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Infrastructure Projects

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Support & Staff Augmentation

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Improved Tools & Processes

Security. Hardening. Isn’t. Tough. Or, at least, it doesn’t have to be with the right cybersecurity partner. Cybersecurity assessments & implementation can help you:

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Identify/Close/Maintain Gaps

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Regulatory Compliance

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24/7/365 Protections

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Risk Management and Recovery Capabilities

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Affordability

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Proof you are doing what you say you are.

Do you know what to do if your communications go down at your business? Since the pandemic, organizations have had to shift their approach to communications. We are no longer in the days of sitting behind a desk, doing business strictly from the office. Now more than ever, organizations are embracing flexible work solutions with new tools to collaborate and communicate.

There are numerous options for office communication systems. Do you know which one would work best for you?

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Phones

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Mobility

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Chat

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Work from anywhere

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Cloud, VOIP, PBX Solutions

MICROSOFT 365

Microsoft 365 can empower your organization to improve communications, work flexibility, collaboration and regulatory compliance. It’s a great cloud platform for the education industry when configured, managed and adopted well.

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