SAN DIEGO, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) expands it
beyond-the-box offerings for business with eBusiness Accelerator Leasing, a
program designed to meet the technology financing needs of high potential
Internet-based start-ups. Through the program, available today, Gateway will
initially lease computers and related equipment to help emerging businesses
establish their technology infrastructure.
The Gateway eBusiness Accelerator Leasing program gives emerging companies
competitive options to build their important technology infrastructure with a
trusted technology partner, while developing a positive credit rating. And
unlike other dot-com leasing programs, Gateway's eBusiness Accelerator Leasing
does not have program restrictions or membership fees -- only credit
requirements.
"Building a business requires sound financing and resources," said John
Todd, chief financial officer, Gateway. "Strong relationships and commitment
are critical to the success of an emerging business. Our eBusiness
Accelerator Leasing program is the first crucial step in developing lasting
relationships that will help these emerging companies prosper."
Gateway's eBusiness Accelerator Leasing complements the relationships
emerging dot-com companies have with venture capital and lending firms.
Gateway's leasing program gives customers greater flexibility to expand their
technology infrastructure, while preserving other funding for business growth
and development. Gateway has teamed with eLease to administer billing,
collection, tax and other infrastructure support services under an ASP
arrangement that provides a flexible and quick time to market solution for
customers.
"Gateway's start-up leasing initiative is an easy way for emerging
companies to quickly establish their technology infrastructure, while allowing
them to use their VC or Angel funding to accelerate business growth," said Bob
Kavner, president, IdeaLab Silicon Valley. "Plus, the combination of a
broadbase technology offering with competitive lease rates from one vendor can
help entrepreneurs streamline relationships while concentrating their efforts
on growing their business."
Fueling the Dot-com Infrastructure
As a trusted technology guide, Gateway provides innovative services and
world-class computers and peripherals to help clients do more with technology.
By providing a robust offering of beyond-the-box services, from network
consultation, to training and business leasing, Gateway enables emerging
companies to focus on growing their business, instead of worrying about their
technology infrastructure.
Gateway's eBusiness Accelerator Leasing continues the company's commitment
to Internet-based computing, which dates back to 1996, when it became the
first PC manufacturer to sell computer systems over the Internet. "We believe
in the power of the Internet and the importance of leveraging this medium to
change the way people live, work, learn and play," said Todd. "We will
continue to focus our efforts to help clients realize the power of the
Internet with innovative solutions and by supporting innovative, emerging,
dot-com companies."
Gateway's eBusiness Accelerator Leasing extends the company's leasing
programs for business. Gateway offers a range of traditional business leasing
options for more established companies, including its Technology Refresh
leasing program.
Gateway's leasing programs are part of the company's beyond-the-box
strategy that's designed to guide small business clients through every aspect
of their technology purchase. Award-winning products combined with solutions
such as Professional WebSite programs help small businesses quickly and easily
establish an online presence, complete with e-commerce capabilities.
In-classroom and online training courses help customers maximize their
technology investment.
Multiple distribution channels allow small businesses to call, click on
the gateway.com web site or come in to any of the more than 280 Gateway
Country(R) stores in the United States to discuss their technology needs. And
the personal and localized technology services through Gateway's Network
Solutions Providers cover all of a small business' technology consulting and
integration needs.
For more information or to apply for Gateway's eBusiness Accelerator
Leasing, please call 1-877-283-6775, email ebizaccelerator@gateway.com, or
visit http://www.ebizaccel-gateway.com.
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 (1) 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. In 1999, Gateway was seventh in total return to shareholders among
Fortune 500 companies and tenth in total shareholder returns over the past
five years (2). 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
(1) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
(2) According to Fortune Magazine, April 17, 2000
Gateway and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway Business, 949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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