Editor's Summary:
- Lightspan, a top provider of curriculum-based educational programs,
selects Gateway as the preferred PC platform for the company's K-12
educational solutions.
- N2H2 makes Gateway the server platform for its industry-leading
education filtering solutions that help make Internet usage safer and
more productive in schools.
SAN DIEGO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today announces
two strategic alliances with education technology leaders N2H2, Inc. and
Lightspan, Inc. that strengthen its presence in the K-12 market. Through
these alliances, Gateway provides targeted solutions that combine technology,
curriculum and filtered Internet access for students and educators.
"K-12 schools require turnkey products and services that enhance student
learning without taxing their limited IT resources," said Dick Callahan, vice
president and general manager of education, Gateway Business. "The alliances
we've formed with Lightspan and N2H2 provide educators with tools that help
them successfully integrate technology in their classrooms and enhance the
learning experience."
Lightspan Alliance
Lightspan, a provider of curriculum-based products has selected Gateway as
the preferred PC provider for its educational solutions. Under the agreement,
Lightspan will recommend Gateway systems to school districts across the nation
and feature Gateway as the exclusive PC provider on its one-step web portal
for parents, students and teachers. The companies will also work together to
develop training programs and low-cost Internet access solutions for K-12
customers.
"As a leading technology resource for K-12 schools, customers trust us to
provide sound recommendations on hardware platforms that meet their unique
requirements," said Winnie Wechsler, executive vice president and general
manager, Internet and broadband services, Lightspan. "Gateway's experience in
the education market and ability to personalize technology make them the
natural choice for schools when selecting PC hardware and support."
N2H2 Alliance
Gateway and N2H2 will develop and market full-service solutions that help
make Internet usage safer and more productive in schools. N2H2, a leading
Internet infrastructure company, has selected Gateway's servers to power its
K-12 Internet filtering product. In addition, the two companies will work
closely together to promote and sell N2H2 filtering as part of Gateway's
educational solutions. Gateway will provide these customers with its award-
winning service and support and augment N2H2's existing 24 by 7 support with
Gateway's comprehensive on-site(1) and remote services.
"This is the first step in an alliance between N2H2 and Gateway to deliver
reliable, full-service technology solutions for today's wired classrooms,"
said Peter Nickerson, president and CEO, N2H2. "By delivering our proven
Internet filtering and education resources on Gateway servers, our customers
will continue to benefit from a level of service that no one else can match in
the K-12 market."
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete
technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer PC
revenue in 1999 (2) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations
in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris
Interactive and the Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street
Journal. Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with services and
built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading
industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in
1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems. For more information, visit our Web
site at http://www.gateway.com .
About Lightspan, Inc.
Lightspan, Inc. provides curriculum-based educational software and
Internet products and services used both in school and at home. Lightspan's
technology, delivery systems and content help increase student interest in
learning, parental involvement in their children's education, and productive
interaction among teachers, parents, and students. Lightspan's products
include Lightspan Achieve Now, an interactive curriculum program for K-8
students, curriculum programs for college students offered through Lightspan's
higher education group, Academic Systems, and an integrated family of Internet
products and services offered through Lightspan's Web site, Lightspan.com .
About N2H2, Inc.
Founded in 1995, N2H2, Inc. is a leading Internet infrastructure company.
N2H2 provides categorization of Internet Web sites that its customers use to
manage their end-users' Internet experience. Its database is built and
managed by a sophisticated combination of proprietary technology and human
review, providing the best way of keeping pace with the rapidly growing
content on the Internet. The database is the largest and most dynamic of its
kind, covering millions of Web sites from around the world. N2H2's product
offerings include Bess-brand filtering and the Searchopolis educational portal
with filtered search for schools, and enterprise-level filtering, caching and
filtered search solutions for businesses and ISPs. Additional information
about the company, which is based in Seattle, Wash., is available at
http://www.n2h2.com or by calling 206-336-1501 or 800-971-2622.
(1) Visit gateway.com, call 1-800-846-2000 or write to Gateway Terms &
Conditions, P.O. Box 1951, North Sioux City, SD 57049-1951 for a free copy of
applicable limited warranties and service agreements. Services may be
provided by third parties. An authorized representative will determine the
method of service provided. You may be required to take or send your product
to an authorized location for service. If you purchased on-site service, it
will be provided only if an authorized representative determines it is
necessary because your problem cannot be corrected through other means.
On-site service is not available in all locations and excludes mice,
keyboards, docking stations, external peripherals and monitors. See
agreements for specific terms and limitations.
(2) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly Statistics.
Gateway and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway Business, 949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com; or Irene Tchaikovsky of Lightspan, Inc.,
310-586-6571, itchaikovsky@lightspan.com; or Elizabeth Ward of
N2H2, 206-336-1509, eward@n2h2.com
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