University of Arizona Selects Gateway as Campus-Wide Provider of Computing Products and Services
May 18 2005 - 9:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
University of Arizona Selects Gateway as Campus-Wide Provider of
Computing Products and Services Strategic Alliance Combines Product
Discounts, Advanced Training and Grant Programs With Specialized IT
Support From S2 Business Solutions, a Gateway ProNet Partner
IRVINE, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The University of
Arizona (UA) and the Arizona Board of Regents have entered a
strategic alliance with Gateway, Inc. making the nation's number
three PC company a campus-wide provider of computing products and
IT support to the University. The five-year arrangement, which is
expected to total more than $45 million in sales over the life of
the contract, establishes Gateway as the University's premier
technology provider, bringing sales discounts on desktops,
notebooks, tablets and servers to the institution as well as its
student body. The University will also benefit from Gateway ProNet
partner S2 Business Solutions' services, providing the school with
specialized onsite IT management and networking expertise.
University staff, students and faculty also will receive discounts
on Gateway products and services as well as training, including the
company's all-new lineup of professional grade notebooks as a
result of the alliance. "Gateway has demonstrated great commitment
to The University of Arizona in providing our students with the
technology tools and financial assistance they need to be
successful in a learning environment and in the future," said Joel
Valdez, UA Senior Vice President for Business Affairs. "Gateway's
participation through this strategic partnership has also brought a
new level of excitement to the University with the promise of
accessing powerful technology throughout the campus." The alliance
with Gateway also provides UA with continued access to the latest
in technology through periodic system refreshes, supplementary
services and dedicated onsite tech support. Additionally, Gateway
will provide training for all system installations to include
on-site support to UA faculty, staff and students for critical
issues. "By utilizing the benefits of working with long-term
partners The University of Arizona has created a world-class IT
infrastructure and learning environment pushing it to the forefront
of educational institutions," said Jim Kaufold, vice president of
education sales for Gateway. "Through this alliance, Gateway will
provide the university with best-in-class technology, excellent
after-the-sale service, training and dedicated onsite support from
S2 Business Solutions for a comprehensive IT implementation."
Students will continue to benefit from discounts on Gateway
products and accessories through the university bookstore. Faculty
and staff will have access to a customized website featuring
product discounts and specific configurations ensuring rapid
implementation into classrooms. The company will provide the
university with the company's robust professional line of products
including E-Series desktops like the ultra-reliable E-6300 and the
space-saving Profile 5.5, managed notebooks including the unique
M275 convertible tablet PC and Gateway's powerful new servers.
ProNet Partner Program The Gateway ProNetsm partner program
provides channel-friendly benefits to help solution providers
strengthen and grow their businesses. The program offers solution
providers competitive pricing, a wide-ranging service portfolio and
a full line of high-quality products that will appeal to their
customers. Additionally, the Gateway ProNet partner program
features the tools and resources that help make working with
Gateway a simple and straightforward experience. The program
features ordering tools, financing options, an easy-to-use portal,
marketing tools, training and dedicated sales and technical
support. With different membership levels and a referral program,
ProNet offers several ways by which solution providers can flexibly
engage with Gateway. More information can be found at
http://www.gateway.com/pronet. From high-end servers to notebooks
with long battery life, Gateway has served leading organizations
for 20 years. Gateway Professional's customers include many of the
world's leading governmental organizations and educational
institutions, including the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, Harvard
University, California Highway Patrol and others. For more
information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering
award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses,
government agencies and schools with highest quality and service
and best overall value. Gateway is now the third largest PC company
in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's
value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading
retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at
major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and
indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more
information. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of
Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7756, Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/business Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/pronet Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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