California Highway Patrol Nabs Gateway's Convertible Notebooks the Organization's Unique Challenges
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, the nation's
third largest PC company, was selected by the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
to bring convertible notebook technology to one of the nation's most renowned
law enforcement agencies. The $1.7 million deal for Gateway's convertible
notebooks was secured based on the company's responsiveness and sales service
to the organization.
The deal with the CHP marks one of many that Gateway has secured since
winning approval as a select vendor of the California Strategic Sourcing
Initiative (CSSI). The initiative allows state agencies to consolidate their
purchasing power and create common computing environments for increased buying
power. Gateway was chosen to provide technology across three major
categories -- desktops, notebooks and is the only vendor chosen to provide
displays as a stand-alone purchase to statewide and affiliated organizations.
"The California Highway Patrol realizes the importance of working with an
organization that is willing to meet its unique needs," said Vin Riera, vice
president of government sales, Gateway. "We are very excited that we were
able to address the challenge head on, with not only product innovation, but
with the standard way we do business."
The CHP plans to place 1,088 Gateway convertible notebooks in patrol
vehicles to assist officers in accessing the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) and Common Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) databases
and to efficiently communicate with dispatch centers alleviating large amounts
of radio traffic. The notebooks also allow officers to prepare and submit all
of the necessary reports required during their work shift. The device's form
factor enables the CHP to take advantage of the vehicle's existing notebook
brackets for cost-effective and faster installation. Additionally, Gateway
will provide the CHP with an extended 4-year warranty(1) on the systems.
Business Services
Gateway provides a comprehensive array of services specifically designed
to meet the needs of businesses and institutions including a Three-Year Parts
and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited Warranty (1).
Gateway's optional two or four-hour on-site response program provides a
heightened level of support for businesses needing maximum up-time.(2)
Gateway offers a range of service programs including 24x7 phone support
through a dedicated team of MCSE, CNE and Linux certified technicians. Gateway
also provides end-to-end services for a range of business needs, including
hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network
and system integration, training, security, and system maintenance.
Gateway Professional
From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive
services, Gateway has served organizations for 20 years. Gateway makes
technology purchase, use and support simple through the programs developed for
education, government, business customers as well as the ProNet Partner
Program bringing channel-friendly benefits to help solution providers
strengthen and grow their businesses. Gateway customers include many of the
world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the
University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York and others. For
more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has
been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to
consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring
eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the
U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and
through its direct and indirect sales force. See www.gateway.com for
more information.
All offers valid in United States only and are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
1. Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued
and performed by third parties. May not be available in all
locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states.
On-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following
phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions
apply.
2. Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.gateway.com
CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7756, bryan.sherlock@gateway.com
