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To: Reseller who wrote (484)	2/9/2000 9:18:00 AM
From: Toni Wheeler	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 576

Ingram Micro Debuts Exclusive Web Site In Support Of Windows 2000 Launch;Company Offers 90-Day Free Windows 2000 Support To Customers <<<SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, today re-enforced its commitment to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 2000 platform with the launch of an exclusive Web site for resellers selling Windows 2000. The site, located at www.ingrammicro.com/windows2000, further enhances the existing array of services offered by Ingram Micro in support of the product launch. In conjunction with Microsoft's efforts, Ingram Micro plans to begin global sales of Windows 2000 on Feb. 17, 2000. "We have created a full suite of programs and services to help our reseller customers sell and support the Windows 2000 operating system," said Donna Grothjan, vice president and general manager of software products for Ingram Micro. "Not only will we offer online assistance through our exclusive Web site, we have the most knowledgeable technical support specialists in the industry ready to help our customers sell and integrate Windows 2000." Ingram Micro has a fully trained team of dedicated technical support staff, volume licensing specialists and telesales staff on hand to assist resellers. A team of 165 help-desk specialists with more than 3,500 hours of training on Windows 2000 and Windows 2000 third-party products will be available to assist with trouble shooting and areas such as product information, interoperability, compatibility and integration. A Windows 2000 integration kit will also be mailed to resellers containing information on facilitating integration with third-party vendors and accessing all of the company's exclusive support options. "Resellers buying Windows 2000 products from Ingram Micro will also be eligible for 90 days of free, post-sales support," added Grothjan. "Our goal is to offer the best programs and services in the channel. We are offering a solution to our customers that will help them become more competitive, and as a result, grow their business." Resellers Rewarded with Ingram Micro's Exclusive Frequent Buyer Program Ingram Micro's exclusive Windows 2000 frequent buyer program, Sky's the Limit, rewards resellers one point for every dollar spent on Microsoft Office 2000, and two points for every dollar spent on Windows 2000. Reward points are redeemable for store gift certificates, jewelry, travel packages and many more exciting prizes. Resellers can get more information by visiting www.ingrammicro.com/goto/skysthelimit. For more information, resellers can visit Ingram Micro's Windows 2000 Web site at www.ingrammicro.com/windows2000 or call the company's Windows 2000 dedicated hotlines: (800) 445-5066 x24028 for pre-sales support and 716-616-4600 x24032 for post-sales support. About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, and a leader of assembly and integration services with sales of $26.5 billion for the past four reported quarters. The company and its subsidiaries operate in 34 countries and distribute more than 225,000 products to more than 140,000 resellers in 130 countries. SOURCE Ingram Micro Inc. CO: Ingram Micro Inc.; Microsoft Corp. ST: California IN: CPR MLM SU: PDT 02/09/2000 08:02 EST prnewswire.com>>>