1. Hosting on a managed server hosted by TAG  No technical support required  Full backup of database and files  RAID 5 system means that if a hard drive fails, no data is lost  F-Secure virus protection  Security: 128-bit industry-standard SSL encryption of logins  64kbps bandwidth  15 MB data storage per pupil  All covered by the MAPS Service Level and Licence Agreement

2. Typical server specification  Compaq DL 380 G2  Dual 1.266ghz Pentium III Processors  1GB RAM  3 X 36.2 GB Hard Disks RAID 5 (72.4 GB space available, 3 free drive bays)  Operating system: Redhat Linux 7.2  Networking: 100 MB Ethernet feed to core network

3. MAPS Pricing Structure  MAPS can be purchased by individual schools, groups of schools, or by LEAs.  TAG offers bulk purchase discounts - price per school decreases as the total number of schools purchasing from an authority increases.  TAG can help authorities to aggregate school orders and ensure they receive the best possible price.  As an LEA, you can add schools or pupils at any time. MAPS is e-LC eligible!

4. 3 Elements to the MAPS Pricing  Set up cost = 1 off cost to cover:  Space on appropriate level server which will be configured, managed, and upgraded automatically  Set up of LEA and/or School MAPS system  Data port of class/pupil/teacher names from schools' information management system.  Annual Maintenance Charges, to cover:  Maintenance of server and MAPS systems, inc. all database support  Hosting costs  Full and frequent back up of all work within the system  Telephone/email/internet technical and pedagogical support  Future year's dataports with new class/pupil/teacher names  1 day of training included when LEA or group of schools purchases  Annual per pupil licence fee for the MAPS software including the tasks.

5. MAPS Prices As more schools buy together, the lower the price per school.