KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., May 22, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of announcing three new staff appointments to its channel partner organization, Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), a leading provider of thin client computing solutions, today announced that CompuWave has joined its partner program as a Gold Member. As a value-added reseller and IT consultant, CompuWave will resell Neoware hardware and software products to its broad spectrum of customers in the healthcare, government and educational vertical markets.
Neoware and CompuWave are already working together at Clovis Unified School District (CUSD). A K-12 public school system serving nearly 40,000 students in Clovis and Fresno, California, CUSD immediately saw the value Neoware could bring to their classrooms.
"After using traditional personal computers for years, we began searching for an alternative that could provide a more cost-effective means of computing while enabling us to better manage our thousands of desktops from a centralized location," said Richard Kebo, director, technology services at Clovis Unified School District. "We were thrilled when our trusted, long-standing IT consultancy, CompuWave, was able to work with us to bring Neoware's thin client computing solution into our schools. We are confident that as we rollout Neoware's technology we will significantly reduce IT management and related energy costs."
As a Gold Partner, CompuWave will have the opportunity to attend Neoware sales training as well as educational product and Webinar events which will provide better access to new market prospects. In addition, Neoware and CompuWave will engage in joint marketing efforts to capitalize on joint offerings and their commitment to providing secure, cost-effective solutions.
"We are pleased that CompuWave, a well-respected VAR, has joined our growing channel partner program and already brought us into a significant deal with an established customer," said Jim Kirby, Executive Vice President of Sales for Neoware. "Our partner program is one of the most attractive in the industry, providing members with unparalleled levels of sales and marketing support. We are happy to be working with CompuWave, as we continue to dedicate additional resources to our channel program and look to drive growth in a variety of vertical markets."
The partnership comes as Neoware continues to drive the convergence of thin client and virtualization technologies. Together, with partners like CompuWave, Neoware will continue to take advantage of the tremendous growth opportunities that exist in key vertical markets.
"After an extensive search, Neoware proved to be the most cost-effective solution for our customers who range from small to medium size business to Fortune 500 enterprises," said Bill Landman, General Manager of CompuWave. "Neoware's thin client solution further expands our business offering and gives us a distinct competitive advantage with a more robust set of services and best-in-class products."
For more information on how to join the Neoware Channel Partner Program visit: http://www.neoware.com/partner.
About Neoware
Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE) is global provider of thin client computing solutions that allow organizations to cut costs by centralizing desktop management, alleviating threats of security breaches and reducing energy consumption. Forward thinking companies enable their desktop virtualization strategies with Neoware's desktop, laptop and software offerings.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, U.S.A., Neoware has offices throughout Europe and Asia. Its products are available worldwide from select resellers and partners, and it has technology partnerships with leading companies including Microsoft, IBM and Lenovo.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: our new Gold reseller, CompuWave and our future joint marketing efforts; our commitment to dedicate resources to our channel program and our focus on vertical markets; the rollout of thin clients to our new customer, Clovis Unified School District; and the convergence of thin client and virtualization technologies; the future opportunities in key vertical markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such forward-looking statement include: rapid technological changes in the industry; our success in implementing our Channel Program initiatives; insufficient resources to fund our virtualization initiatives; the lack of growth in the virtualization market; our ability to retain our newly-appointed key staff members and to maintain our relationships with our channel partners, including CompuWave; our ability to satisfy Clovis' future needs; growth of overall thin client sales; our timely development and customers' acceptance of our products; increased competition; adverse changes in customer order patterns; adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U.S. and internationally; risks associated with foreign operations; and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2006.
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