List of Carroll Area Technology Expertise
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Listings By Category
Aerospace | ||
Aerospace companies contribute to production, research and development, operations, and government administration of the nation's public and private aerospace system. These industries include manufacturing, transportation, professional, scientific and technical services, and public administration. | ||
Agriculture/Bioscience/Biotech | ||
This group includes industries that use specialized scientific knowledge and engineering principles to provide services and produce goods for organizations and consumers, related to the physical and life sciences. | ||
Communications | ||
From Digital Subscriber Lines to Virtual Private Networks, this Broadband providers listing will keep you up to date on the latest digital technologies offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data services, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services.
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Provide the service for any broadcast or transmission through microwave or radio frequencies without the use of a cable connection for reception. Wireless broadband platforms are an increasingly popular alternative for business and residential consumers. | ||
CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier) is a telephone company that competes with the established local telephone businesses by providing its own network and switching. | ||
Professionals that specialize in technologies to transfer images, music, computer arts, and video electronically. | ||
The use of wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic channels to transmit or receive signals for voice, data, and video communications. | ||
How do you create a web presence and who hosts it or manages it? Check here to find local web designers and web hosting companies. | ||
Wireless networks and mobile devices are everywhere. Even if you haven't installed your own wireless local area network, chances are you may be buying PDAs or wireless cards to use at public hotspots. Here's a list of who's got wireless mobile products and services.
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Computer Technology | ||
From servers and storage devices to networked printers; from desktop PCs to laptops - you'll find network hardware information here. | ||
Services that help to create, store, exchange, manage, and use information in its various forms (business data, voice conversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, etc.)
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What do you need to make it all work together? Local area networks (LANS), metropolitan area networks (MANS) and wide area networks (WANS) that carry voice, data, or both kinds of signals - whether they are public or private networks. Check below for professionals that can help you put it all together.
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Your network, your data, your employees are vulnerable 24/7. These security professionals will help keep you safe from attack and provide information on the latest security tools and techniques - from firewalls and security appliances to news of tools to fight viruses, spam and phish. They've got you covered.
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Applications are what make your work easier. Check back here often for the latest software products available, from desktop productivity tools to application development and Web software suites.
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Technology services engineers deal with all aspects of computer systems including design, construction, and operation. Technology engineers often specialize in digital systems, operating systems, computer networks, software, and hardware. | ||
Construction | ||
Technologies used by companies primarily engaged in the creation of buildings and other structures; performing alterations, reconstruction, and installation.
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Defense | ||
Industry experts in Defense electronics or Military electronics industry applications.
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Education and Training | ||
One of the biggest challenges for any company is to keep pace with advancing technologies. Listed here are technology training providers to help you and your employees stay current.
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Distance learning, also called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication.
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Check here to see who is providing training on new technology skills and software.
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Electronics | ||
Companies engaged in the manufacture, sales and servicing of electronic products. | ||
Electronics Recycling | ||
E-Waste is the term for electronics which are not in operating condition or which you no longer want. Electronics include computer monitors, televisions, central processing units, mice, keyboards, cell phones, printers, power supplies, laptops, scanners, computer cables and cords, miscellaneous circuit boards, chips, and cards, and other computer or electronic related accessories. Items can be reconditioned and reused or recycled for component parts. | ||
Energy | ||
Most of the world's convertible energy comes from fossil fuels that are burned to produce heat that is then used as a transfer medium to mechanical or other means in order to accomplish tasks.
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Financial Services | ||
Professional assistance and resources for individuals and businesses to manage financial and/or insurance needs.
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Government | ||
United States | ||
Carroll County Department of Economic Development 225 N. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157 410-876-2450 Email: info@carrollbiz.org Website: www.carrollbiz.org Provides business development and site selection services; workforce development, small business financing and planning and regulatory advocacy. | ||
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Healthcare/Medical | ||
Healthcare and medical technology information and resources. | ||
Hospitality & Entertainment | ||
Businesses catering to the needs of travelers, vacationers and others by providing lodging, short-term accommodations, and food and/or drink in a variety of settings.
Entertainment companies provide services to tourists--both local residents and travelers--in the areas of scenic transportation, travel arrangement, and amusement and recreation-related activities.
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Manufacturing | ||
Expertise and services tailored to the needs of manufacturers, which range from process improvements to business practices and applications of information technology.
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Multi-Media | ||
These firms can help you put it all together by combining text, graphics, full-motion video, and sound into an integrated presentation or marketing package.
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Professional and Business Services | ||
Professional, scientific, and technical services sector includes activities such as legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services.
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Public Hotspots | ||
Internet service connection and virtual private network (VPN) access from a given public location. Also called: Public Access WLAN, Hotspot Services, WiFi Hotspots, Hot Spots, Hotspot Networks, Public Wireless Local Area Network Services, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Hotspots, PWLAN Services, and WLAN Hotspots. | ||
Technology Transfer | ||
When you have a really great technology idea, but need help in developing it through further research and market launch, look here to get help to make it happen.
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Telework | ||
Also called telecommuting - it is the ability to do your work at a location other than your regular office. With portable computers, high speed telecommunications links and mobile communications devices, many employees today can work almost anywhere at least some of the time. Here are some links for information for employers and employees to explore telecommuting.
For federal government telework information see www.telework.gov/. This site includes information from the U. S. General Services Administration and the Office of Personnel Management. For Washington Metropolitan Telework Centers - See www.wtc.org. | ||
Transportation | ||
Transportation providers and technology solutions for transportation agencies and corporations. | ||
Utilities | ||
Electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities, utility associations, organizations, news, magazines, and related state & federal regulatory and information sites.
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The LOCATE resource listing contains members and resources of which we are aware. The listings should not be construed as representing all of the available resources in the area. The list is intended to provide easy access to technology vendors and services for our members and Carroll County citizens. If you do not see a category in which you are interested, if you do not find the data you are seeking, or if you know of an available resource that is not listed, please contact:
Lynn KarrCarroll Technology Council
255 Clifton Blvd. Suite 215
Westminster, MD 21157
lynn@carrolltechcouncil.org
