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Critical LinksSchool 2.0 PortfolioDelivering an enriching educational experience

Abdul KasimVP, Global Marketing & Business Developmentkasim@critical-links.com

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‣ An Introduction to Critical Links

‣ Critical Links’ School 2.0 Portfolio

‣ School 2.0 Portfolio Value Proposition

‣ Summary

CONTENTS

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THE CRITICAL LINKS EDUCATION APPLIANCE

‣ First fully Integrated IP platforms for Schools that combine essential Learning, Networking & Administration functions in single platform

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CRITICAL LINKS - A SNAPSHOT

OUR MISSION

“Developing Innovativeand Cost-Saving Integrated Communication andIT Solutions”

COMPANY‣ Privately held company ; part of Critical

Group of Companies

OFFICES‣ HQ: Fairfield, New Jersey, USA‣ R & D Center: Coimbra, Portugal‣ Sales Offices Worldwide; Indirect Sales –

Direct Touch

TEAM‣ 50+ R & D; 30+ Sales Consultants,‣ 400+ Software Engineers

TARGET MARKETS‣ SMBs (Small & Medium Businesses 10 – 300) ‣ Schools

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PARTNERS / CLIENTS

In-HouseState-of-the-ArtCapabilities

‣ Spin-off from Software outsourcing company, Critical Software

‣ Developing Mission Critical Applications for Space, Aircraft, Telecom, Government,…

‣ Over 400+ Software Engineers; Available at Short-Notice, Near-Shoring

Wide Varietyof Competencies& Capabilities

‣ Extensive Software Development & Customization

‣ National, Multi-National Scope and Scale

‣ State-of-the-Art

‣ Economics Comparable to China & India

‣ Worldwide Recognition: Numerous Awards from Around Globe

CRITICAL LINKS - CAPABILITIES

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CAPABILITIES SHOWCASE

Schengen Information System (SIS) to Enable Extension of Union

Real time OS & ComplexOn-board Applications for Inter-Planetary Robotic Vehicle

Instructor Operation System for Cockpit Procedural Training. A109 Helicopter

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STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH INTEL

STRATEGIC COLLABORATION FOR EDUCATION

‣ Intel Learning Series Alliance

‣ Sole Platform for Client Management, Asset

‣ Management, Theft Deterrence etc for Intel powered Classmate PC (CMPC)

‣ Joint market offer with Intel-based CMPC solution

SEVERAL PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES

‣ Featured Case Study – Success Story with Intel

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PIONEERING SCHOOL 2.0

‣ First industry solution addressing1:1 e-learning infrastructure

‣ Enabled largest school modernizationprogram worldwide

‣ Critical Links education Alliance

‣ Partnering with leaders in education

‣ Delivering a School-in-a-Box

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EVOLUTION TO 1:1 E-LEARNING

‣ 1:1 e-Learning is the most effective way to develop 21st Century skills

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Broad, fast coverage(WiFi, WiMAX)

Student-centeredlearning

Complete digitalcurriculum integration

Laptops (1:1)with TPP, and SPP

Most people,thorough instruction

Computers-on-wheelsor shared desktops(~ 5:1) with TPP

Wireless in classroom

More people,deeper instruction

Project-based learning

Some digital curriculum integration

Technology Access

Connectivity

Professional Development

Improved Learning Methods

Digital Curriculum

Group collaboration

Focus onlearning PCs

1:1E-LEARNING

Lab instructor only

Wired, lab only

Minimal

Dialup

~25:1 (students,and teachers)

BASIC IT

CLASSROOME-LEARNING

PC LABS

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ENABLING ESSENTIAL 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

✓Technology and media literacy

✓Effective communication

✓Critical and systems thinking

✓Problem solving

✓Collaboration

✓Self-direction

✓Global awareness

✓Civic literacy

1:1

E-LEARNING

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1:1 E-LEARNING ARCHITECTURE W/ EA

CLASSROOM #N WIRELESS ZONE

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TEACHER COMPUTER STUDENTS NETBOOKS

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TEACHER COMPUTER STUDENTS NETBOOKS

CLASSROOM #2 WIRELESS ZONE

CLASSROOM #1 WIRELESS ZONE

PROJECTOR

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TEACHER COMPUTER STUDENTS NETBOOKS

SHARED PRINTER

INTERNET ETHERNET

HOME USEDSL MODEM

K-12EDUCATIONPORTALSDSL MODEM

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1:1 E-LEARNING ARCHITECTURE W/ EA

BUSINESSREQUIREMENTS

FUNCTIONALCAPABILITIES

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

KEY HIGH-LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

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1:1 E-LEARNING ARCHITECTURE W/ EA

‣ Education Appliances at classroom (optional) and/or School.

‣ All required infrastructure functionality integrated ina single appliance

MONITORING & SUPERVISIION

1:1 LEARNING ANYWHERE

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

IT MANAGEMENTSTUDENT COLLABORATION

COMMUNICATIONS

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CRITICAL LINKS SCHOOL 2.0 PORTFOLIO

‣ Supports from 60 – 1000 students

‣ Supports same feature functionality

‣ Wide array of interfaces and redundancy options

First fully Integrated IP platforms for Schools that combine essential Learning, Networking & Administration functions in single platform

** Available soon

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EDUCATION APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY

NETWORKING

GUI Configuration

Internet Access

Security

Shared Storage

Network Printers

Reports, Statistics

Email, WEB

ADMNISTRATION

WiFi Access

Theft Control

Backup & Recovery

Asset Management

Student Information System

Single Sign-on

Client Management

LEARNING

Learning Management System

WIKI, Blogs, Forums, Chats

Electronic Boards

Conferencing System

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LEARNING

KEY FEATURES

‣ Learning or Course Management System (LMS)Schedule and Course Management; Broad Virtual Learning environment including:

‣ Learning Activity Management System (LAMS)Manage and Deliver online collaborative learning activities; highly intuitive authoring environment for content development and collaboration

‣ WikiWiki and blogs allowing the joint creation and sharing of documents and presentations

‣ School Conferencing SystemSynchronized live presentations, web pages; Share locally or via internet

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NETWORKING

KEY FEATURES

‣ ConnectivityWireless connectivity (802.11a/d); Ethernet 100Mbps

‣ Internet Access and Proxy ServicesInternet Access and Proxy Server

‣ RoutingStatic IP Routing, DHCP Server and DNS Server

‣ Quality of ServicePriority and Allocation of Bandwidth; Web caching

‣ Unified CommunicationsVoice Telephony/IP-PBX; Email server, video, website, blogs, Instant Messaging

‣ Print ServerUSB attached printer; Can be shared amongst students

‣ Shared StorageLocal storage capacity; Create & manage personal and shared folders; security and allocation

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ADMINISTRATION

KEY FEATURES

‣ Client managementConfigure, view, update and delete OS image, user data, network profiles; via console

‣ AuthenticationAuthentication system for teachers, students and ‘guest’ users

‣ System BackupAutomatic and/or manual system backup

‣ Single Sign-OnGreatly simplified access and manageability of complete functionality

‣ SecurityFull Security and Firewall

‣ Asset Management SystemProvides system info (versions, releases, configurations) on student and other devices

‣ Student Information SystemDocuments student-specific information: demographic, class scheduling, attendance, transcripts, etc.

‣ Unified GUI managementSimple and easy-to-use interface to manage all features remotely; Multilanguage

‣ Full reporting systemMonitor usage of internet, storage, printers, etc.; Periodical reports and assessment

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THE CRITICAL LINKS EA™ VALUE PROPOSITION

‣ Only solution that provides vital Learning & Networking infrastructure to support 1:1 e-learning

‣ Collaboration and Content Creation tools enable continuous learning

‣ Streamlines student/learning, teacher and administrator activities

‣ Simplified interface and integration of features minimizes need for sophisticated IT support to operate, leverage and manage the eA.

‣ Eliminates need for several stand-alone products; Reduced power, space and carbon footprint

‣ Shared hardware resources & optimized hardware components

‣ Simplified GUI operation reduces operational overhead

‣ Can support from 60 to over 1000 student laptops (CMPCs), whether single classroom, multiple classrooms or entire school

‣ Can scale further, without any impact on functionality

‣ Can support 3rd party commercial applications as well as any user specific customization

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1:1 E-LEARNING: SAMPLE SCENARIO

‣ Classroomscenario

EDUCATION APPLIANCE

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1:1 E-LEARNING: SAMPLE SCENARIO

HOME BASEDEDUCATION

‣ Remote Learning Solution over Internet

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1:1 E-LEARNING: SAMPLE SCENARIO

School-wide education appliance

‣ Voice Telephony

‣ Internet Access

‣ School/MoE PolicyVPN

‣ Firewall/Security

‣ Routing/QoS

‣ Email/Web server

‣ Webcaching

‣ School records/statistics

‣ (...)

CLASSROOM N WIRELESS ZONE

WIFI ACCESS POINT TEACHER COMPUTER STUDENTS NETBOOKS

Classroom education appliance (Optional)

‣ LMS

‣ Shared Storage

‣ Print Server

‣ Internet Black lists

‣ (...)

WIFI ACCESS POINT

TEACHER COMPUTER STUDENTS NETBOOKS

CLASSROOM 1 WIRELESS ZONE

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CRITICAL LINKS SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Comprehensive program to support Partners, Service Providers, and End users to leverage the power of the Education Appliance.

‣ Training & Certification

‣ Design/Planning

‣ Installation

‣ Tiered Support Programs encompassing:

• 7 x 24 Help Desk

• RMAs

• On-site support

• Part replacementEnhancementsAutomatic Software Updates

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CRITICAL LINKS 2.0 PORTFOLIO SUMMARIZED

INDUSTRY LEADING SOLUTION

‣ Industry Leading Solution

‣ First solution combining vital learning and underlying networking functionality. Can Scale from 60 upwards

FIELD TESTED, LOW TECHNOLOGY & EXECUTION RISK

‣ Field Tested, Low Technology & Execution Risk

‣ Deployed country-wide. Trials in Latin America, Africa, and Europe underway

WORLD-CLASS PARTNERSHIPS FOR COMPLETE SOLUTION

‣ Intel Learning Series Alliance, Critical Links education Alliance to deliver a comprehensive solution

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Web

education.critical-links.comInfo at

education@critical-links.com

India OfficeCritical Links.116b Mandakini EnclaveNew Delhi 110019, India

UK Office

Critical Links

Science Park, Southampton, UK

Sales-emea@critical-links.com

Italy Office

Critical Links

Castelfiorentino, Italy

Sales-emea@critical-links.com

R&D CenterCritical Links, S.A.Parque Industrial de Taveiro, Lt 483045-504 Coimbra, Portugal