CDI is the premier supplier of recertified computers to the educational market. Recertified computers are roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of the price when comparing to equivalent brand new machines. With CDI’s industry leading warranty and customer service you get all the savings of buying recertified with none of the compromises. Over 9000 school districts have already made the switch and significantly increased their computer:student ratios. Contact us to see if we can help you do the same.
Company Milestones
- 1981 - CDI is established as a two-man operation selling refurbished IBM Servers and RS6000 equipment.
- 1993 - Reached $5,000,000 in sales and 15 employees.
- 1999 - Purchased by RTS (Relational Technology Solutions), a Chicago based IT leasing company.
- 2001 - Company shifted focus from general sales to a complete commitment to the K-12 educational market.
- 2005 - Reached our 10,000th unique educational customer. Shipping milestone; over 6,000 units per month to North American schools.
- 2006 - Reached $40,000,000 in sales and 100 employees.
- 2007 - Moved to a new state of the art refurbishing facility with over 60,000 square feet of technical and warehouse space.
- 2008 - Capacity nearly doubled.
- 2008 - "2nd Touch" added to testing process to ensure highest quality standards.
Focus on EducationThe benefit of focusing our entire efforts on the educational market is that it allows us to change our processes to match your needs. We listen closely to our educational customers and change and adapt based on what they tell us is important to them. This allows us to provide a level of service uniquely tailored to the needs of the North American K-12 market.
Our CDI Certified computers are a proven alternative to purchasing brand new equipment and have allowed thousands of schools to dramatically increase their computer to student ratios without compromising on quality or warranty.
We understand the specific goals and challenges faced by educators and Technology Coordinators and have worked hard at making your purchase of refurbished computers as easy and painless as possible. Our Logistics Team has successfully implemented everything from massive, 10,000-unit, district wide roll outs to programs that provide inexpensive notebooks to individual staff members.
Staff
- 35 dedicated account managers, all specializing in K-12
- 20 A+ certified technicians for testing, configuring and customizing
- 40 Logistics Team members fulfilling over 6,000 units to educational customers every month.
- 5 Customer Service Representatives
- 10 Management Team members continuously improving CDI's position as the number one provider of refurbished computers to the K-12 market.
Product RangeWhile CDI provides brand name refurbished computers manufactured by Tier 1 manufacturers (Dell, HP/Compaq & IBM) we specifically focus on the units and models preferred by Technical Coordinators.
We carry over 10,000 corporate-grade PC's, notebooks and LCD's in stock as well as Mobile Cart solutions and Electronic Whiteboards.