DES Partners with Compunetix to Bring Advanced Video Engagement Solutions to Higher Education
DES and Compunetix are bringing higher ed leaders a smarter, faster way to connect with students online. Meet ConnectNow VX®.

Sep 11, 2026
Dagostino Electronic Services (DES) is proud to announce a new partnership with Compunetix, making the innovative ConnectNow VX® video engagement solution available to colleges and universities across Pennsylvania through the PA COSTARS cooperative purchasing program.
As the landscape of student services evolves, higher education institutions are seeking modern, streamlined ways to meet student expectations for instant, personalized support. ConnectNow VX® addresses this need by allowing students to connect with admissions, advising, tutoring, financial aid, IT help desks, and other services via seamless, browser-based video—no special downloads required.
DES, with more than 50 years of experience serving educational customers, is committed to simplifying procurement and delivering cutting-edge communications technologies. By adding ConnectNow VX® to our suite of solutions, DES empowers colleges and universities to easily implement virtual lobbies, real-time engagement, and intelligent routing for student inquiries. The integration aligns with our mission to support smarter, safer, and more responsive campus environments.
Through PA COSTARS and other cooperative purchasing programs, DES enables institutions to adopt new technologies efficiently and compliantly. Our broad expertise in physical security, IT infrastructure, audio-visual, and collaboration services ensures that colleges and universities can deliver a superior digital experience for their students.
To learn more about ConnectNow VX® and this new partnership, read the full press release here.
You can also explore DES’s comprehensive offerings for higher education at https://www.descomm.com/higher-ed.
For more information about how DES can help your campus transform student engagement, contact us today!


