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IRVINE, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. today announced
a new 1:1 computing solution for the education market designed to improve
academic performance while at the same time promoting student engagement
and attendance. In addition to the numerous benefits this technology-based
initiative holds for students, the Gateway solution also empowers teachers
and includes valuable training and technology integration into the
classroom.
Gateway's 1:1 Computing Solution provides a comprehensive portfolio of
products and services offering consulting, needs assessment, professional
development, classroom management software, standard-based curriculum
software, implementation, and ongoing support. Each solution is designed
and scaled to the needs of the education customers and supported by the
U.S.-based customer support.
"Education customers across the country have told us, that in addition
to technology, they want complete solutions that include services, software
and after sales support, in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of
classroom learning," said John Costello, Gateway vice president of
marketing. "Based on our many years of experience in the education segment
and discussions with education customers both large and small, we have
developed a program that is not only comprehensive, but scalable. We have
partnered with some of the best education-focused hardware, software and
service companies to provide a complete, end-to-end 1:1 computing solution
for education customers."
The Gateway 1:1 Computing Solution offers programs to help schools,
districts, colleges and universities meet the challenges of student
engagement, faculty empowerment and learning enhancement. The solution was
developed to scale to the needs of the customer, taking into consideration
each institution's specific objectives as well as its position in the
technology adoption lifecycle. Gateway provides programs for every stage of
this process.
"We have seen the benefits that 1:1 computing programs offer students,
and want to help expand this initiative to schools nationwide by making the
integration process as simple as possible," said Costello. "Gateway is
proud to offer a program that positively influences students' attendance,
behavior and achievement in a 1:1 learning environment."
Gateway's comprehensive 1:1 computing solution offers the following
professional services, software, hardware and support services:
* Consulting -- Gateway offers strategic consulting and integrated
services that assist education institutions in effectively achieving
their technology training and information management goals. Gateway
works with partners to develop a customized plan that includes the
specific instructional technology and related support services for
successful implementation and execution.
* Financing -- Based on many years of experience and a vast network of
partners, Gateway helps to evaluate the best funding solutions and
financial structure for each institution to increase purchasing power,
reduce out-of-pocket expenses and simplify the acquisition process.
This service includes aid with state and federal grants, local bond
initiatives and identifying leasing options.
* Professional Development -- Gateway's professional development experts
will work with each school or district to implement a training program
that ensures a smooth technology integration process. On-site and
online courses help students, instructors, administrators and IT
professionals get more out of the IT investment. There is a one-day
introduction course or a two-week integration boot-camp designed to help
increase user acceptance and improve technology skill levels. Educators
can choose from over 5,000 online courses or instructor-led training
from LearnWithGateway(R) education services, including Technology
Integration for Teaching and Learning in Education, a 48-hour program
that shows teachers how to become technology-integration specialists as
they lead their students in standards-based, student-centered learning.
* Classroom Management -- Gateway helps teachers to effectively manage the
classroom and integrate technology into the curriculum by working with
service partners to provide software that monitors students,
synchronizes classroom delivery and fights plagiarism. Educators can
choose from:
- an integrated software solution that fosters engagement through
collaborative note-taking, computer monitoring and after class
activities;
- an Internet-enabled software that connects teachers with their
students and facilitates distance learning;
- a real-time communication, collaboration and knowledge transfer
software that lets instructors create, manage and deliver effective
learning programs both in the classroom and over the Web.
* Standards-Based Curriculum -- Technology-rich curriculum is instrumental
in streamlining communication between instructors and students. Gateway
works with industry-leading service partners to deliver eBooks,
educational videos and Web-based courses designed to enhance students'
classroom performance and their learning experience. Successful digital
curriculum implementations, downloadable digital book formats and
distributed learning applications allow students to collaborate and
access learning content anytime, anywhere. In addition, student
achievement and educator effectiveness is boosted because the curriculum
software is based on the principles of cognitive development and
designed to be both student-centric and standards-based. Additionally,
digital curriculum allows students and parents to check grades,
assignments and teacher feedback, helping K-12 schools and districts
meet No Child Left Behind accountability requirements. It also helps
colleges and universities realize campus computing and distance learning
potential, while tracking students from enrollment to graduation.
* Hardware -- Educators can better instruct a 1:1 classroom with
standardized hardware, including Gateway(R) convertible notebooks,
desktop PCs, displays, server and storage products, as well as
projection devices, printing solutions and other classroom technology
from leading manufacturers. Standardization gives teachers a single set
of components and applications to work with in the classroom and reduces
connectivity and compatibility problems for IT staff.
* Implementation -- Gateway acts as a single point of accountability
throughout the comprehensive 1:1 computing installation and
implementation process. Gateway's Custom Integrated Solutions include a
range of services that encompass everything from custom imaging and
asset tagging to installation of third-party components. These services
can save an IT department time and labor, reduce deployment time and
simplify technology management.
* Ongoing Support -- Gateway offers a suite of flexible and effective
support and maintenance solutions that will maximize a 1:1 learning
environment, including extended limited warranty options, priority
support, a battery replacement service plan, accidental damage
protection and anti-theft protection. Also included is
GatewayShield(TM), a standard, comprehensive security solution that
helps deliver Internet, hardware and data protection for Gateway(R)
notebooks, desktops and displays. Gateway will remain in contact with
each educational institution throughout the 1:1 computing solution
process to help ensure program continuity and success.
For more information on the Gateway 1:1 Computing Solution, visit
http://www.gateway.com/1to1.
Gateway Professional
From award-winning servers to innovative notebooks and professional
services, Gateway has served organizations for 21 years. It recently earned
number one customer satisfaction ratings from Technology Business Research
for both corporate notebooks and desktops, by delivering the innovative
products and outstanding service customers want. Gateway's mission is to
exceed customers' expectations for quality, innovation and service with
100-percent U.S.-based telephone technical support for its professional
customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility in Nashville, Tenn. and a
Best Practices Tech Support Center in S.D. The company offers programs
designed specifically for the needs of customers in education, government
and businesses as well as reseller partners. Gateway customers include many
of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics
Agency, the University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York,
Los Angeles Unified School District 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 a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and
related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools.
Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten
worldwide. See http://www.gateway.com for more information.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Erin Davern of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-471-7785, erin.davern@gateway.com
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