Keyboard Consultants

What Keyboard Consultants does

Keyboard Consultants Inc. is a family-owned educational technology value-added reseller and systems integrator founded in 1994 and headquartered at 6 Kingsbridge Road, Fairfield, New Jersey. The company serves K-12 public school districts in New Jersey, supplying interactive flat panels (Promethean ActivPanel 9 and 9 Premium in 65"/75"/86" sizes, NewLine Q Series in 55"–98"), interactive laser projectors (Epson BrightLink 1480Fi, 1485Fi, 735Fi, 725Wi), document cameras and wireless teaching stations (HoverCam Orbit, Solo 8 Plus, Ultra 10, Spark, Pilot series), and complementary devices such as the Promethean ChromeBox. The portfolio is rounded out by 15+ ancillary vendor partnerships covering displays (Samsung, LG, NEC), mounting and infrastructure (Chief, Legrand AV, Atlona, Extron), audio (JBL, SHURE, FrontRow), peripherals (Logitech), 3D printing (MakerBot), and furniture (Copernicus Education).

The business generates revenue through a mix of hardware resale (quote-based for major systems, unit pricing for accessories), professional installation with a 1-year workmanship guarantee, ongoing software/technical support and preventative maintenance contracts, and certified-trainer-led professional development delivered on-site, online, virtual, or blended. Go-to-market is primarily direct field sales with three regional account executives covering the North West, Central, and South territories of New Jersey, supplemented by a toll-free sales line, an online consultation request form, and a small e-commerce storefront. Procurement is facilitated through New Jersey cooperative purchasing agreements and state contracting procedures, and the company self-identifies as a Women Owned Business.

Keyboard Consultants claims to work with over 60% of New Jersey's school districts, citing named accounts that include Jersey City, Paterson, New Brunswick, Ridgewood, Chatham, Clifton, Allendale, Gloucester City, Manalapan-Englishtown, Mount Olive, Neptune Township, Sparta Township, and Willingboro Township. The operating model is local and relationship-driven, with key personnel including a Vice President and an Accounting/HR lead on staff since the company's founding, regional account executives with 10–12+ years of tenure, and service technicians and trainers with multi-year institutional knowledge. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, and operates with a headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

Keyboard Consultants

Legal name

Keyboard Consultants Inc.

Website

https://keyconsult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keyboard Consultants Inc. is a family-owned, NJ-based value-added reseller and integrator of educational technology (interactive displays, projectors, document cameras) and related installation, support, and professional development services, serving primarily K-12 public school districts across New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Technology Integration and AV Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAEAIAD

IT & AV Hardware Procurement (Computers, Displays, Projectors, Interactive Panels)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

SECONDARYEDAEAIAC

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

SECONDARYEDAFABAJ

Scheduling, Attendance, Roster Sync & Classroom Orchestration

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Virtual Classrooms, Video Conferencing & Remote Instruction Tools

SECONDARYEDAMADAN

Robotics Kits, Parts & Lab Equipment Providers (Education-Focused)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Robotics, Engineering & Makerspaces

Keywords

• Educational technology solutions
• Interactive classroom solutions
• Document cameras
• Interactive flat panels
• AV system installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sales of educational technology hardware including interactive displays, projectors, document cameras, interactive flat panels, and audiovisual equipment. Products are sourced from vendor partners like Promethean, Epson, HoverCam, and others.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for educational technology systems in schools, with over 30 years of experience and a 1-year guarantee on installation work. Services include premium audiovisual system installation.
3. Software & On-Site Service: Technical support services including telephone support, on-site service for repairs/maintenance, annual preventative maintenance, and extended equipment warranty options.
4. Professional Development Training: Certified trainer-led professional development sessions for educators on new EdTech products, with options for online, on-site, virtual, or blended learning models. Includes pre-delivery goal assessment and post-delivery evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Keyboard Consultants evaluates, supplies, and installs educational technology hardware — interactive flat panels, interactive laser projectors, document cameras, wireless teaching stations, and computing devices — sourced from partners such as Promethean, Epson, HoverCam, NewLine Interactive, Samsung, and Chief. The company bundles the hardware with professional installation, on-site software/service support, and certified-trainer-led professional development for K-12 schools in New Jersey, also extending coverage to media centers, STEM labs, maker spaces, auditoriums, and cafeterias.

Product overview

Keyboard Consultants is an educational technology value-added reseller and integrator offering a portfolio of interactive classroom solutions for K-12 schools. The company resells and implements products from partner brands including Promethean (interactive flat panels and ChromeBox), Epson (interactive laser projectors), HoverCam (document cameras and wireless teaching stations), and NewLine Interactive (flat panels). The portfolio includes document cameras (HoverCam Orbit, Solo 8 Plus, Spark, Ultra 10, Pilot series), interactive flat panels (Promethean ActivPanel 9 and 9 Premium, NewLine Q Series), interactive projectors (Epson BrightLink series), and computing devices (Promethean ChromeBox). The company provides complementary services including installation, software support, and professional development training for educators. Solutions cover interactive classroom, hybrid/remote learning, large venue AV, digital signage, and video wall applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HoverCam Orbit Wireless Document Camera World's first wireless USB and HDMI document camera with 4K or 2K at 60FPS over wireless gigabit, offering nearly lossless clarity and lag-free casting up to 100 feet with plug-and-play setup and no drivers required; for K-12 classrooms needing high-quality wireless document camera performance.
• HoverCam Solo 8 Plus Document Camera True 4K document camera with 13 megapixel clarity, 480x total zoom, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, built-in microphone with noise reduction, and 120-FPS recording with time-lapse and slow-motion; designed for classroom demonstrations and content capture.
• HoverCam SPARK Document Camera Entry-level document camera with 4K20, 1080p45, and 720p30 video capture, built-in microphone with noise reduction, up to 80x zoom, autofocus, and compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet, and other video conferencing software.
• HoverCam Ultra 10 Wireless Document Camera World's first stand-alone 4K document camera that casts 4K resolution to compatible HDMI displays via HoverCast and streams 720HD video to dozens of devices globally via ScreenCast; features 16 MP sensor and 7.1-inch HD touchscreen for modern classrooms.
• HoverCam Pilot / Pilot X & eGlass Wireless Digital Teaching Station Wireless digital teaching station combining a fold-out document camera with a Windows tablet computer; 21-inch screen, HoverCast wireless HDMI, bidirectional wireless USB touch for collaborative annotation, Intel Core i5 or i7, and 16 GB RAM; for collaborative teaching environments.
• HoverCam Pilot 5 Wireless Digital Teaching Station Windows PC teaching station with 21-inch HD touchscreen, integrated 13MP document camera, HoverCast wireless HDMI, battery-powered all-day operation, and screen mirroring from Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and other devices.
• Promethean ActivPanel 9 Interactive Flat Panel Next-generation interactive panel with secure roaming profiles, multi-device mirroring from smartphones, Chromebooks, tablets and laptops, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for STEAM hardware, available in 65", 75", and 86" sizes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
• Promethean ActivPanel 9 Premium Interactive Flat Panel Premium-tier interactive panel offering robust, secure user experience with easy authentication, secure sign-in options, streamlined content connection, flexible lesson delivery, personalization features, and 3-year warranty; available in 65", 75", and 86" sizes.
• NewLine Q Series Interactive Flat Panels Interactive flat panels available in 55, 65, 75, 86, and 98-inch sizes featuring plug-and-play USB-C for one-cable audio, video, and 65W power transfer, with embedded collaborative tools.
• Epson BrightLink 1480Fi Interactive Laser Display Ultra short-throw 1080p interactive laser projector with 5,000 lumens brightness, 100-inch 16:9 display, 20,000-hour maintenance-free laser light source, optional touch modules supporting up to 8 users, and PC-free collaborative whiteboard features.
• Epson BrightLink 1485Fi Interactive Laser Display Full HD 1080p interactive laser display with 5,000 lumens, 100-inch 16:9 and 120-inch 16:6 display options, up to 95% more interactive space than a 75-inch flat panel, PC-free whiteboarding, and network connectivity for multi-location collaboration.
• Epson BrightLink 725Wi Interactive Laser Display WXGA interactive laser display with 4,000 lumens brightness, 100-inch 16:10 display, 85% more interactive space than a 75-inch flat panel, built-in wireless connectivity, automatic image alignment, and support for up to 8 users with touch modules.
• Epson BrightLink 735Fi Interactive Laser Display Full HD 1080p interactive laser display with 3,600 lumens brightness, up to 100-inch 16:9 and 110-inch 16:6 ultra-wide display, wireless interactivity via Miracast, and 20,000-hour maintenance-free laser light source.
• Promethean ChromeBox Computing Device Chrome OS computing device extending the Promethean ActivPanel Elements series ecosystem with certified access to Google Play Store apps, Intel Celeron 3865U processor, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, and one-click app access from the panel's Unified Menu.
• Professional Installation Services Professional installation services for educational technology systems in schools, including premium AV system installation, backed by 30+ years of experience and a 1-year guarantee on installation work; for K-12 school districts.
• Software & On-Site Service Support Ongoing technical support services including telephone support, on-site service for repairs and maintenance, annual preventative maintenance, and extended equipment warranty options for installed EdTech systems in schools.
• Professional Development Training Certified trainer-led professional development sessions for educators on new EdTech products, available in online, on-site, virtual, or blended learning formats, with pre-delivery goal assessment and post-delivery evaluation; delivered by certified trainers with classroom teaching experience.

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrometheancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship partner for interactive displays and interactive flat panels. Keyboard Consultants resells Promethean ActivPanel 9 and ActivPanel 9 Premium in 65", 75", and 86" sizes, as well as Promethean ChromeBox for Chrome OS ecosystem extension.
• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor partner for interactive laser displays and projectors. Products include BrightLink 1480Fi, 1485Fi, 735Fi, and 725Wi interactive laser displays with 3LCD technology.
• HoverCamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary partner for document cameras and wireless teaching stations. Products include HoverCam Orbit, Solo 8 Plus, Ultra 10, Spark, and Pilot series wireless digital teaching stations.
• Samsung CommercialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for commercial display solutions including digital signage and video wall displays.
• NEC DisplayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for commercial display solutions including LED displays for digital signage applications.
• NewLine InteractiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for interactive flat panels in sizes ranging from 55" to 98" for various learning spaces.
• LG DisplaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for commercial display solutions and digital signage displays.
• MakerBotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for 3D printing solutions targeting STEM labs and maker spaces in educational environments.
• Copernicus EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for educational furniture and equipment solutions for modern learning spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SHI International: Major national IT solutions provider with a dedicated Public Sector and Education division reselling the same vendors (Promethean, Epson, Logitech) — competes with Keyboard Consultants on larger district RFPs and state contract vehicles.
• CDW Education: Large national IT and education-focused reseller serving K-12 and higher education with hardware, software, and services — overlaps with Keyboard Consultants on Promethean/Epson/Logitech reselling but at vastly larger scale across many states.
• Carahsoft: Government IT solutions aggregator and reseller with a strong K-12 and state/local government practice — competes for state-level education contracts and cooperative purchasing awards.
• Insight Public Sector / Insight Enterprises: Large IT solutions provider with a public-sector and education practice that resells interactive panels, Chromebooks, and AV solutions to school districts — competes for the same multi-vendor district contracts.

Direct peers

• Audio Enhancement: Provider of classroom audio systems and integrated AV solutions for K-12 schools — competes in the same district-level audio/AV bundle sales motion, partnering with similar channel resellers.
• Tierney Brothers: Minnesota-based EdTech VAR and integrator serving K-12 districts with interactive displays, AV systems, installation, and professional development — a close geographic-and-vertical analog to Keyboard Consultants but operating in the Midwest.
• Trox Communications: Mid-Atlantic commercial AV and education integrator delivering interactive classroom, large-venue, and digital signage solutions — direct competitor in overlapping NJ/Mid-Atlantic K-12 territory.
• EdTechTeam: Education-focused professional development and Google Workspace deployment partner serving K-12 districts — overlaps on the professional development training services side of Keyboard Consultants' offering.
• Presentation Products / PPI (now part of larger AV firms): Mid-Atlantic AV integrator supplying interactive classroom, conference room, and large-venue solutions to schools and businesses — overlaps directly on the NJ/Pennsylvania region and K-12 vertical.
• MicroAge (Heartland Technology Solutions): EdTech-focused value-added reseller serving K-12 districts with device deployment, AV integration, and managed services — a comparable regional VAR/integrator business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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