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CenterBeam and Dell Deliver Enterprise-Level IT Solutions to
Small Businesses
PR Newswire - January 19, 2000 09:19
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterBeam, Inc., the leader in providing enterprise-level computing services to small business, and Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced that CenterBeam has standardized on the Dell computing platform and that the two companies will participate in joint sales and marketing activities. As part of the Business Internet Infrastructure, small businesses subscribing to the CenterBeam service now receive desktops, notebook computers and servers from Dell. CenterBeam also announced it has standardized on Dell hardware throughout its operation, including in its enterprise-class data center. In related news, the companies announced that Dell is the lead investor in CenterBeam's second round of financing which raised over $41 Million (see related release CenterBeam Receives Additional Funding From Dell, Microsoft and Intel dated January 18, 2000).
"We have always maintained that small businesses aren't looking for 'lesser' solutions, they are looking for solutions that fit their needs. As such, small businesses don't want 'dumb-downed' white box solutions from a small company they may or may not have heard of. They want the reliability and dependability that comes when they get a machine from the world's leading provider of computers to small businesses," said Sheldon Laube, Chairman and CEO of CenterBeam, Inc. "Teaming with Dell complements our mission to deliver simple, reliable and affordable computing solutions to small businesses, ensuring that our customers computing needs and -- more importantly -- their business demands will be met."
"Dell understands the technology issues facing small business and that in order for small businesses to take full advantage of the Internet, technology can't be an issue. That is why investing and working with companies like CenterBeam that share our vision of making technology work for small businesses is so exciting," said Frank Muehleman, Dell vice president and general manager of Dell's small business division. "Dell and CenterBeam will work together to provide small businesses something they have never had -- the world's best PCs, laptops and servers and an enterprise level computing infrastructure on which to make them work. We are moving the paradigm from how to work with technology to how to make technology work for you."
The CenterBeam service offers a unique solution providing a new computing platform built on leading technologies. Small businesses subscribing to the CenterBeam Service receive:
-- Recognized, and industry leading, Dell PCs, laptops and servers -- not
"white box" computers having little, if any, track record or
benchmarking;
-- Private Internet access which includes high speed DSL connections, an
enterprise firewall, a public Web site, a company Intranet, support for
branch offices and a dial-up virtual private network (VPN);
-- Wireless network from Lucent -- enabling small businesses to place
their PC and printers anywhere in their office, eliminating the
constraints of plug-in locations, wire problems and expense;
-- Comprehensive 24x7 support, provided by a dedicated support team -- the
customer always knows to whom they are speaking, and is assured that
their support professional is very familiar with their business;
-- Data Center Support -- more comprehensive than most large corporations,
CenterBeam customers have a complete daily back-up of data on every
machine, anti-virus protection, disaster recovery and complete remote
management;
-- Business services including Microsoft Office 2000 and Exchange e-mail;
-- Access to the CenterBeam MarketPlace(TM), the industry's most
comprehensive network of Internet-based business services such as human
resources, recruitment, business systems, sales force automation,
vertical business applications and e-commerce solutions.
About CenterBeam:
Founded in 1999, CenterBeam, Inc. is dedicated to making the Internet work for small business. CenterBeam provides a total managed infrastructure that provides its customers with the most appropriate technology for their business. The privately held company's investors include CrossPoint Venture Partners, Accel Partners, NEA, Microsoft and USWeb/CKS. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company can be reached at 408-844-0900. For information on the company visit www.centerbeam.com.
About Dell:
Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $23.6 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
SOURCE CenterBeam, Inc.
/CONTACT: Ken Montgomery of CenterBeam, Inc., 408-844-0950, or
kmontgomery@centerbeam.com; or Libba Letton of Dell Computer Corp.,
512-728-7344, or libba_letton@dell.com/
/Web site: dell.com
/Web site: centerbeam.com
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