KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), a leading provider of thin client computing solutions, today announced that Western Blue Corporation has joined its expanding partner program as a Platinum member. Western Blue, one of Northern California's largest system integrators that provides clients with greater operational efficiency, joined the partner program to add Neoware's customizable thin client offering as part of its broader IT solutions. Western Blue's customers, who span a variety of vertical industries including government, healthcare and education, will have the opportunity to benefit from Neoware's green-friendly products and cut down significantly on energy costs.
Neoware and Western Blue are already working together to help the CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) dramatically cut energy costs, improve data security and the productivity of its IT systems. With more than 3.88 million online Vehicle Registration Renewals in 2006, the DMV needed an efficient, environmentally-friendly solution and found the answer in Neoware's thin client technology. Employing Neoware's thin client products has helped the DMV decrease wait times and better serve its customers. As the DMV represents the state of California, it was equally important for the DMV to contribute to the green initiative and lower its carbon emissions. Requiring significantly less energy and resources, Neoware's customizable solutions enable the DMV to allocate funds to other programs.
As a Platinum Partner, Western Blue will receive custom crafted demand generation programs to support its services. Additionally, Western Blue 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. As part of the partnership, Neoware and Western Blue will engage in joint marketing efforts to capitalize on shared offerings and their commitment to providing secure, cost-effective solutions.
"We are pleased to have a well respected and established integrator join our Platinum Partner program," said Klaus Besier, president and CEO of Neoware. "Western Blue's flexibility and customization align perfectly with our easily deployable thin client technology. As our partner program continues to grow, we look forward to working with other best-in-class companies such as Western Blue."
"As a hybrid integrator, we pride ourselves on being the single source from the desktop to the datacenter," said Terry Joslin, president Western Blue. "Neoware complements our core competencies enabling us to deliver environmentally-friendly and secure thin solutions for our customers."
For more information on how to join the Neoware Channel Partner Program visit: http://www.neoware.com/partner.php.
About Neoware
Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), is a 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.
About Western Blue
Western Blue Corporation is one of the Western Region's largest system integrators. Since 1983, we have helped countless public, private and nonprofit organizations implement technology solutions that speed and simplify their operations. Western Blue begins by determining each organization's unique needs and challenges, then designs and delivers integrated systems that align with their customers existing business processes. Western Blue's technology expertise allows the company to integrate the best software, hardware and services into a hybrid solution that increases productivity while reducing expenses.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: our new Platinum reseller, Western Blue, and our future joint marketing efforts; the joint effort to help our customer, the California Department of Motor Vehicles; and our commitment to provide secure, cost effective solutions. 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; our ability to retain our newly-appointed key staff members and to maintain our relationships with our Channel Partners, including Blue Western; our ability to satisfy the California DMV's 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, December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007.
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