PlanetGov.com Selects Gateway to Provide Desktop PCs for Federal PC-3 Contract
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
announced that its desktop PCs have been added to the Personal Computer-3
(PC-3) contract, the preferred purchasing vehicle for the U.S. Army. Through
its relationship with PlanetGov.com, a leading provider of enterprise
technology solutions formerly known as Intellisys Technology Corp. (ITC),
Gateway expands its reach into the government market. The $300 million PC-3
contract is open to all federal agencies and widely used by the Department of
Defense. Gateway's addition to the PC-3 contract will provide federal clients
with powerful and reliable desktop PCs, responsive service and outstanding
value.
"We're pleased to offer federal clients a broader range of options for
their PC requirements," said Allison McIntosh, PC-3 program manager,
PlanetGov.com. "Like PlanetGov, Gateway is an aggressive and respected player
in the government market. Gateway will be an attractive addition to the PC-3
contract due to their strong understanding of federal requirements and ability
to quickly respond and execute on those needs."
Clients purchasing through the PC-3 contract can now choose from several
configurations of Gateway's highly serviceable E-Series managed desktop PCs
including extended limited warranties(1) and PC upgrades.
"Gateway is proud to have been selected by PlanetGov, a leader in
providing IT support to government clients with complex requirements," said
Jay Lambke, vice president of government sales, Gateway Business. "Federal
clients will benefit from our combined strengths in providing compelling
technology solutions and enterprise-level service."
For more information about purchasing Gateway PCs through PlanetGov's PC-3
contract number #DAAB15-99-D-0003, call 1-800-GATEWAY or 1-877-4PC-3118.
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. 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.(3) 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 PlanetGov.com
PlanetGov.com, formerly known as Intellisys Technology Corporation (ITC),
is the first and only comprehensive, vertically targeted Web portal, or
vortal, created specifically for government professionals. PlanetGov.com
serves as a community providing comprehensive services to the government
professional, offering extensive content to include government-related news
and information, daily original columns, online learning tools, and government
career/job postings.
Staffed by some of the nation's most renowned journalists in government
and technology, guided by a panel of well-respected former government
officials, and managed by a team of executives seasoned in the world of
government, the website is structured around the concept, "PlanetGov.com: Your
Career, Your Community, Your Voice."
PlanetGov.com is a privately held technology solutions provider to the
federal government with annual revenues of approximately $200 million.
(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. The Extended Care Limited Warranty does not cover
external mice, keyboards, printers, docking stations, AC adapters,
rack mount servers, monitors, LCD displays for portables, scanners,
batteries, external peripherals, add-on components or components
purchased after point of sale. See agreements for specific terms
and limitations.
(2) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
(3) 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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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Lisa Emard, Gateway Business, 949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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