Howard Technology Solutions – Custom Tech, Trusted Partner for Education & Government

Howard Technology Solutions (HTS) stands as one of the most versatile and dependable technology partners in the United States. Whether you represent a K-12 school district seeking affordable classroom devices, a state agency navigating cooperative procurement, or a regional hospital in need of purpose-built medical carts, Howard Technology Solutions delivers a rare combination: manufacturer-direct custom hardware, access to over 250,000 name-brand products, and the hands-on professional services to make technology work in the real world.

Headquartered in Ellisville, Mississippi, and serving clients nationwide, HTS has built a reputation over more than two decades as a results-centric, cost-effective technology partner. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about the company — its products, services, target markets, partnership network, and how to get started.

Who Is Howard Technology Solutions?

Founded in Mississippi, Serving Nationwide

Howard Technology Solutions was established to serve the unique procurement and technology needs of public-sector institutions — particularly educational organizations and government agencies. Headquartered at its Ellisville, Mississippi campus, HTS has grown from a regional supplier into a nationally recognized technology manufacturer and reseller, with operations that extend into Tennessee and beyond.

What distinguishes HTS from a standard value-added reseller (VAR) is its dual identity: the company both manufactures its own line of custom hardware and acts as an authorized reseller of leading national brands. This dual capacity gives public-sector clients a single, trusted source for virtually every technology need — from student Chromebooks to enterprise-grade servers.

By the Numbers: Scale, Reach, and Longevity

Howard Technology Solutions has grown considerably since its founding and today represents a substantial operation in the IT solutions space. Key metrics include:

• 201–500 employees with specialized teams across sales, engineering, logistics, and technical support
• Over 250,000 name-brand products available through its distribution network
• Recognized cooperative contract holder through OMNIA Partners
• More than 40,000 followers on LinkedIn — a testament to its industry credibility
• Consistent service to education and government clients for over 14 years (per OMNIA Partners)

Core Technology Products: Built and Distributed by Howard

Howard-Manufactured Custom Hardware

At the heart of Howard Technology Solutions’ value proposition is its own line of manufactured hardware. These custom-built devices are designed from the ground up to meet the demanding requirements of institutional buyers — particularly in education and government — where durability, standardization, and cost-efficiency are paramount.

Howard’s manufactured product line includes:

• Custom Desktops – Purpose-built desktop computers configured to institutional specifications, including lab-grade systems for K-12 and higher education environments.
• Custom Notebooks & Laptops – Student-ready and administrator-grade notebook computers optimized for performance within budget constraints common in public-sector purchasing.
• Servers – Enterprise-class servers engineered for reliability in district data centers, government IT infrastructure, and healthcare network environments.
• Presentation Carts – Mobile AV and presentation carts for classrooms, conference rooms, and lecture halls, built to support modern interactive teaching environments.
• Medical Carts – Ruggedized, sanitation-friendly carts designed specifically for clinical workflows, point-of-care computing, and healthcare IT mobility requirements.
• Kiosks – Interactive self-service kiosks for government facilities, educational institutions, corporate lobbies, and public information environments.

By owning the manufacturing process for these product lines, HTS can offer tighter quality control, more flexible configurations, and more competitive pricing than standard resellers who rely entirely on third-party inventory.

Premier Partner Products

Beyond its own manufactured line, Howard Technology Solutions maintains authorized reseller relationships with many of the most respected names in enterprise and education technology. This partner network allows HTS clients to source virtually any device or platform from a single trusted vendor — simplifying procurement, reducing vendor management overhead, and ensuring warranty and support alignment.

Howard’s partner product ecosystem includes:

• Lenovo – Commercial laptops, tablets, desktops, and workstations widely used in K-12 and higher education deployments.
• HP – Enterprise printing, computing, and display solutions for education, government, and business clients.
• Microsoft – Surface devices, Windows licensing, and cloud productivity solutions.
• Brother – Label printers and document management tools used in administrative and healthcare settings.
• ViewSonic – Interactive displays, projectors, and digital signage for modern classroom and boardroom environments.
• Clear Touch – Collaborative interactive panels and software designed specifically for K-12 classroom engagement.
• 10ZiG – Thin client and VDI endpoint solutions for virtualized desktop environments in government and healthcare.

This breadth of partnership ensures that HTS can serve clients running diverse technology environments — whether they need a single interactive display or a district-wide VDI endpoint rollout.

End-to-End Technology Services Beyond Hardware

Howard Technology Solutions is not simply a hardware vendor. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional services designed to support the full technology lifecycle — from initial planning and procurement through deployment, training, and ongoing support.

Professional and Consulting Services

HTS provides a range of consulting and technical services that help organizations make informed technology decisions and implement solutions that deliver lasting results:

• Network Consulting – Assessment, design, and planning services for institutional network infrastructure, including wired, wireless, and hybrid environments.
• Programming and Configuration – Device imaging, custom firmware programming, and system configuration services that ensure devices are ready to deploy out of the box.
• Management Services – Ongoing IT management and monitoring services, including endpoint management, software deployment, and device lifecycle tracking.
• Installation Services – On-site installation by industry-certified technicians across a wide range of product categories including AV systems, server hardware, and interactive technologies.
• Training – End-user and administrator training programs for newly deployed technologies, including interactive panel software, network tools, and device management platforms.
• Interactive Technologies – Deployment and integration of smart classroom systems, control systems, and sound amplification solutions.
• Web Application Environments – Setup and configuration of web-based application environments for education and government platforms.
• Endpoint Solutions (VDI/DaaS) – Full deployment of virtual desktop infrastructure and Desktop-as-a-Service environments for secure, centrally managed computing.

Support You Can Rely On

One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of technology purchasing is what happens after the sale. Howard Technology Solutions differentiates itself through robust post-sale support structures:

• Industry-Certified Technicians – HTS technical staff hold industry-recognized certifications, ensuring deployments and repairs are handled to the highest professional standards.
• Technical Support – Responsive support channels for troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues across all product lines.
• Warranty Services – Comprehensive warranty coverage on Howard-manufactured products, with clear RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processes to minimize downtime.
• Support SLAs – Service-level agreements available for institutional clients requiring guaranteed response and resolution times.

This commitment to post-deployment support is a key reason why education and government clients return to Howard Technology Solutions for repeat purchases and expanded deployments.

Markets We Serve: Public Sector and Corporate Solutions

Howard Technology Solutions has built its business around the specific purchasing, compliance, and operational requirements of institutional buyers. While the company serves a broad range of clients, its deepest expertise and most tailored solutions are concentrated in four core verticals.

K-12 Education – From Classroom to District Office

K-12 education represents Howard Technology Solutions’ largest and most deeply served market. The company understands the unique pressures facing district IT directors and school administrators: tight budgets, diverse device requirements, compliance mandates, and the imperative to support 21st-century learning outcomes.

HTS delivers K-12 solutions across the full spectrum of district needs:

• Student device programs (1:1 initiatives, laptop carts, shared device pools)
• Classroom interactive technology (Clear Touch panels, ViewSonic displays, presentation carts)
• District server and network infrastructure
• Device management and endpoint security solutions
• Professional development and teacher training on new classroom technology

For K-12 procurement teams, HTS’s OMNIA Partners cooperative contract significantly simplifies the purchasing process — allowing districts to bypass lengthy RFP cycles while still maintaining procurement compliance. For Texas-based K-12 clients, Trey Upchurch leads dedicated regional support; Erin Miller handles broader K-12 relationships nationally.

Higher Education – Labs, Dorms, and Smart Lecture Halls

Colleges and universities face a distinct technology challenge: the need to support highly diverse environments — from research labs requiring high-performance workstations to residence halls requiring reliable networking to lecture halls requiring seamless AV integration — all within constrained institutional budgets.

Howard Technology Solutions supports higher education clients with:

• Custom desktop and workstation deployments for academic labs and research centers
• Interactive display systems for modern lecture halls and collaborative learning spaces
• Thin client and VDI solutions for centrally managed computing labs
• Campus-wide networking consulting and infrastructure planning
• Server and storage solutions for university data centers

For higher education inquiries, Chris Lyman serves as the dedicated account contact.

State and Local Government – Secure, Compliant Technology

Government technology procurement demands a level of compliance, accountability, and security that standard commercial purchasing channels often cannot meet. Howard Technology Solutions is purpose-built to serve state and local government clients through cooperative contract vehicles and a deep understanding of public procurement requirements.

HTS government solutions include:

• Endpoint devices and workstations for agency and municipal offices
• Server infrastructure for government data centers
• Kiosk systems for public-facing government services
• Secure thin client and VDI environments for sensitive data handling
• Compliance-ready procurement via OMNIA Partners cooperative contract

Dylan Owen manages government and enterprise client relationships at HTS, providing dedicated expertise in public-sector procurement.

Commercial and Medical Businesses

Beyond the public sector, Howard Technology Solutions serves corporate businesses and healthcare organizations that require the same combination of custom hardware, expert services, and reliable support.

For healthcare and medical clients, HTS’s medical cart product line is particularly noteworthy — purpose-built for clinical environments, these carts support point-of-care computing workflows while meeting the sanitation and mobility requirements of modern healthcare facilities.

• Medical carts for point-of-care and bedside computing
• Custom kiosks for patient check-in and information systems
• Enterprise networking and endpoint solutions for corporate environments
• Managed services and technical support for multi-site organizations

Why Customers Choose Howard Technology Solutions

In a market crowded with large national resellers, regional VARs, and direct-from-manufacturer purchasing options, Howard Technology Solutions occupies a distinctive position. Clients consistently cite several core advantages:

Manufacturer + Reseller: The Best of Both Worlds

Most technology resellers sell products they have no hand in manufacturing. Most manufacturers sell products without offering the integration, training, and support services that institutions actually need. Howard Technology Solutions uniquely bridges this gap — offering custom-built hardware with full reseller depth. This means clients get manufacturer pricing on HTS-branded products AND access to 250,000+ name-brand items from a single account relationship.

Cost-Effective Without Compromising Quality

Howard Technology Solutions was built to serve budget-conscious institutional buyers without making them choose between affordability and reliability. Custom devices are engineered to meet institutional durability standards while keeping per-unit costs accessible — a critical consideration for districts deploying thousands of devices or agencies managing multi-year procurement cycles.

Our Partnerships with Industry Leaders

Howard Technology Solutions’ authorized partnerships with Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, ViewSonic, Clear Touch, Brother, and 10ZiG are not simply reseller agreements. These partnerships represent investment in joint training, co-marketing, technical certification, and product roadmap collaboration. When HTS recommends a partner product, it is backed by the technical depth to deploy, configure, and support it — not just fulfill the order.

OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract – Simplified Procurement

For public-sector clients, the single greatest purchasing friction point is the formal bidding process. Howard Technology Solutions’ participation in the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program allows eligible government agencies, school districts, and higher education institutions to procure technology directly — without the cost and delay of issuing a standalone RFP or IFB.

The OMNIA Partners contract has been competitively solicited on behalf of public agencies, meaning it already satisfies most state and local procurement requirements. This is a significant operational advantage for district technology directors and government IT managers working under tight timelines and compliance mandates.

HTS contract administration for OMNIA is managed by Brandey Boyd.

Real-World Success: Howard Technology Solutions in Action

The following illustrative case studies reflect the type of large-scale deployments Howard Technology Solutions regularly supports for education and healthcare clients.

Case Study 1: Large-Scale K-12 Notebook Deployment

A mid-sized public school district operating across 18 campuses faced a critical device refresh cycle — over 3,000 student notebooks needed to be replaced within a single fiscal year to support a district-wide 1:1 initiative. Budget constraints ruled out standard retail or direct-manufacturer purchasing at full price. Procurement compliance requirements ruled out informal vendor arrangements.

Howard Technology Solutions worked directly with the district’s IT director and procurement office to:

• Configure a custom notebook specification meeting the district’s performance and durability standards
• Structure procurement through the OMNIA Partners cooperative contract to satisfy compliance requirements and eliminate RFP delays
• Coordinate delivery and imaging of 3,000+ units on a campus-by-campus schedule aligned to the district’s deployment timeline
• Provide on-site installation support and device management platform configuration

Result: The district completed its deployment on time and on budget, with all devices pre-imaged to district specifications and ready for student use on day one of the new school year.

Case Study 2: Medical Cart Implementation for Regional Healthcare Provider

A regional healthcare network operating multiple outpatient facilities needed to modernize its point-of-care computing infrastructure. Clinical staff required mobile workstations that could withstand frequent disinfection, support extended battery operation across a full shift, and integrate with the network’s existing electronic health record (EHR) platform.

Howard Technology Solutions delivered:

• A medical cart configuration specifically engineered for clinical mobility and infection control compliance
• Battery systems supporting 10+ hours of continuous clinical use without recharging
• Pre-configured network connectivity aligned to the facility’s existing IT security policies
• On-site installation and staff orientation by HTS certified technicians

Result: Clinical staff reported improved workflow efficiency and a reduction in cart-related downtime within the first quarter of full deployment.

Howard Technology Solutions vs. Large National Resellers: What’s Different?

When evaluating technology purchasing options, many public-sector buyers default to large national resellers. While those options offer scale, they often lack the institutional focus, cooperative contract access, and manufacturing depth that Howard Technology Solutions provides.

Factor	Howard Technology Solutions	Large National Resellers
Custom Manufacturing	Yes – own product line	No – resell only
Cooperative Contract (OMNIA)	Yes – pre-competed	Varies
K-12 & Gov Specialization	Primary focus	One of many verticals
On-Site Installation	Yes – certified techs	Limited / subcontracted
Medical Cart Solutions	Purpose-built product line	Limited or none
Dedicated Account Contacts	Yes – by vertical	Often generalized
Budget-Focused Pricing	Core mission	Standard market pricing

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How does Howard Technology Solutions compare to buying direct from manufacturers like Lenovo or HP?

Buying directly from a single manufacturer limits you to that manufacturer’s product catalog. Howard Technology Solutions gives you access to custom-built HTS hardware AND products from Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, and other leading brands — all from a single account relationship, with a single point of contact, professional services, and cooperative contract access. For institutional buyers managing multi-brand environments, this consolidated relationship represents significant operational efficiency.

How to Get Started with Howard Technology Solutions

Howard Technology Solutions provides dedicated account contacts by market vertical, ensuring that every client — regardless of sector or project size — is connected to a representative with relevant expertise. Whether you are a district technology director planning a large device refresh, a state procurement officer exploring cooperative contract options, or a healthcare IT manager evaluating medical cart solutions, HTS has a dedicated point of contact ready to assist.

Contact Person	Role / Specialty	Best For
Brandey Boyd	Contract Administration	OMNIA Partners contract inquiries, public procurement compliance
Erin Miller	K-12 Account Manager	K-12 school district technology solutions (national)
Trey Upchurch	K-12 Account Manager – Texas	Texas K-12 school districts and education agencies
Dylan Owen	Government & Enterprise	State/local government, municipal agencies, corporate clients
Chris Lyman	Higher Education	Colleges, universities, and community colleges

To initiate a conversation with Howard Technology Solutions:

• Visit the official Howard Technology Solutions website and navigate to the Contact or Request a Quote section.
• Reach out to the appropriate vertical contact listed above for a personalized consultation.
• For cooperative contract procurement, reference the OMNIA Partners contract and contact Brandey Boyd for contract documentation and pricing guidance.
• For technical support on existing products, contact the HTS technical support team directly via the support portal.

The Howard Technology Solutions Difference

In the competitive landscape of institutional technology procurement, Howard Technology Solutions occupies a position that few vendors can replicate: a company that builds its own hardware, resells the industry’s best brands, deploys through certified technicians, provides ongoing support, and offers cooperative contract access — all under one roof.

For K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, state and local government agencies, and healthcare organizations seeking a technology partner that understands public-sector procurement realities, Howard Technology Solutions represents a compelling and proven choice. With over two decades of experience, a team of industry-certified professionals, and a product catalog spanning 250,000+ items, HTS is equipped to meet institutional technology needs at any scale — and to be a partner long after the initial purchase.

To learn more or request a custom quote, contact Howard Technology Solutions through their official website or reach out to the appropriate vertical account manager listed above.