American Power Conversion Awarded New York State Contract by the Office of General Services
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WEST KINGSTON, R.I., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Power Conversion (APC) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the State of New York Office of General Services to supply its extensive product offering including surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), racks and enclosures and related management software to more than 200 New York state agencies. In addition, this contract enables APC to offer its products to New York municipalities, city and local governments, and all educational institutions.
``We are committed to providing the government sector with highly reliable, cost-efficient solutions and are thrilled to be the first and only power protection vendor to date awarded this contract,'' said Greg Jacobson, director of sales for APC's Government and Education Customer Segment. ``The State of New York is one of the largest purchasers of IT equipment in the country, spending between $1-1.5 billion annually. Our equipment will help ensure that these systems remain up and running so that employees can remain productive.'' State agencies can now purchase APC products and services quickly, easily and under the procurement rules needed for government and education agencies. APC will fulfill orders for the State of New York at pre-set prices through select APC authorized resellers and channel partners.
This contract is active until February 2002 and then renewable every year for up to five years. In addition to New York, APC holds contracts with the states of Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Louisiana, Texas and California.
APC's government team is knowledgeable of procurement rules and regulations, and the myriad of procurement vehicles available. For more information on APC's government offering, please call 800-788-5414, or visit APC's government page at apcc.com .
About American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC - news) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end availability enhancement solutions which include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC-based power systems, precision cooling equipment, cabling and connectivity solutions, power conditioning equipment, related software, professional and consulting services for Nonstop Networking(TM), as well as power purchasing solutions through energyOn.com, The World's Online Energy Store. APC's comprehensive products, services and accessory offering, which is designed for both home and corporate environments, improves the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.48 billion for the year ended December 31, 2000 and is a Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 company.
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For more information contact:
Media:
Juli Dexter, APC director of media relations worldwide, 800-788-2208 ext.
2373, juli.dexter@apcc.com
Ron Seredian, APC senior media relations manager, 661-259-7799,
ron.seredian@apcc.com
Amy Just-Cullinane, APC media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext 4042,
amy.just@apcc.com
Kristen Levy, APC media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext 2967,
kristen.levy@apcc.com
Investors:
Debbie Grey, APC investor relations manager, 800-788- 2208, ext. 2994,
debbie.grey@apcc.com |
