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Gateway Secures Contracts with the Social Security Administration, Department of the Interior and Department of Defense Dependents Schools for Products and Services IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, the nation's third-largest PC vendor, today announced that over the last few weeks it has secured more than $20 million in federal contracts with the Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) for its products and integration services. "These three contracts represent Gateway's commitment to providing our customers with cost-effective, industry-leading products and services that are tailored to meet specific IT environments," said Vin Riera, vice president of government sales, Gateway. "We are proud that the SSA, DOI and DoDDS have selected our systems to meet their individual technology needs and objectives." The Social Security Administration has entered into a three year contract with an estimated value of $15 million. The Gateway M460G notebooks were selected for the SSA's desktop/notebook computer replacement program, bringing an estimated 12,000 notebooks to its employees over the next three years. Gateway's contract with the Department of the Interior is for one year with options for 4 more years at a value not to exceed $3 million. The company will be providing the DOI with two of its award-winning notebook computers, the M460 notebook and M280 convertible notebook. The M460 was awarded for the DOI's Telecommuter Standard category and the M280 for the Traveler Tablet category. The Department of Defense Dependents Schools contract with Gateway is for 1,800 of the company's M460 notebooks at an estimated value of $2.1 million. Gateway and its partners will provide notebook computers to students and teachers at schools abroad and in the United States. These three contracts are in a series of recent customer wins for Gateway's Professional segments. Other customers include the state of California, state of New York, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. The M280 Convertible Notebook The Gateway M280 is Gateway's new 14" widescreen convertible notebook that provides all the power and mobility of a notebook with the flexibility and innovation of a tablet. The M280 is a full featured mobile PC with high performance capabilities, premium features and extended battery life. The system's unique design enables it to be easily "converted" from a notebook into tablet mode; the display simply swivels and folds down upon the keyboard to allow users to take handwritten notes, draw diagrams and edit documents directly on the stunning display. The M460 Notebook The Gateway M460 notebook provides high performance without compromising cost or battery life. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of robust configurations, the M460 offers total scalability and a long life cycle. Users are able to choose from a 15" or 15.4" widescreen display and multiple battery options. Additionally, a modular bay allows for flexibility in adding an extra hard drive, a floppy drive, a CD-RW or DVD drive, without powering down. Business Services Gateway provides a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses and institutions including a Three-Year Parts and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited Warranty(1). Gateway's optional two or four-hour on-site response program provides a heightened level of support for businesses needing maximum up-time.(2) Gateway offers a range of service programs including 24x7 phone support through a dedicated team of MCSE, CNE and Linux certified technicians. Gateway also provides end-to-end services for a range of business needs, including hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network and system integration, training, security, and system maintenance. Gateway Professional From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive services, Gateway has served organizations for 20 years. Gateway makes technology purchase, use and support simple through the programs developed for education, government, business customers as well as the ProNet Partner Program bringing channel-friendly benefits to help solution providers strengthen and grow their businesses. 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 a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, 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. (1) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states. On-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. (2) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Bryan Sherlock of Gateway, +1-949-471-7756, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ http://www.gateway.com/business

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