New Offering Helps Customers Maintain HIPPA Compliance, Protect Data
POWAY, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Health records. Credit
card numbers. Private customer contacts.
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Sensitive data can be found on local computer hard drives in organizations
ranging from small businesses to global health-care agencies. A new service
from Gateway, Inc., however, prevents this valuable information from
accidentally falling into the wrong hands when PC hard drives are replaced
under standard warranty agreements.
Launching today, Gateway's "Keep Your Hard Drive" Service Plan helps
customers retain their old hard drives in the event that a new drive is
installed under warranty. Previously, customers would either return the old
drives to the manufacturer or purchase them back at significant cost.
Gateway customers, who include many small- and medium-sized businesses,
state and federal government agencies and educational institutions, benefit
from the new service by being able to take complete control over sensitive
data, enhance HIPPA compliance and cut overall IT expenses. Pricing for the
plan starts at $30 per drive for three years of coverage, with upgrades of up
to five years available.
"In this age of HIPPA compliance and corporate espionage, it's becoming
increasingly important for organizations to protect sensitive data," said Tim
Meyer, vice president of professional services for Gateway. "Gateway's 'Keep
Your Hard Drive' Service Plan is an inexpensive solution for organizations who
want to avoid important information from walking out the front door."
Gateway's "Keep Your Hard Drive" Service Plan is available on current
Gateway notebooks and E-Series business desktops. Customers can purchase the
service over the phone, on Gateway's website, through their direct sales
representatives or via a Gateway ProNet(SM) channel partner.
The offering is a key component of Gateway's broader Technology LifeCycle
Services platform, which provides businesses with the hardware, support and
related services they need through all stages of their technology's lifespan.
Services include asset recovery, security consulting, learning products,
Accidental Damage Protection and more.(1) For more information on Gateway
Services, visit http://www.gateway.com/work/services/index.asp.
From high-end servers to market-leading plasma displays to comprehensive
services, Gateway delivers whole-office technology solutions, coupled with
high-touch service. Serving organizations for more than 15 years, Gateway
uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of
technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading
organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of
Arizona and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions,
visit http://www.gateway.com/business.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology
pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers,
businesses, government offices and schools. With its acquisition of eMachines
now complete, Gateway is the third largest PC company in the United States and
among the top ten worldwide. Its products under both brands received more
than 150 awards and honors last year. Gateway products are offered at major
retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct sales force.
eMachines products are sold by major retailers. See http://www.gateway.com
for more information.
(1) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com
or call (800) 846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all
locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in NY.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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