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Special Olympics Texas Implements Everdream Outsourced IT SolutionEverdream's comprehensive solution increases productivity and reduces IT expensesFremont, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2001 - Everdream™ Corporation, a leading provider of Desktop Life Cycle Management solutions, today announced that it has been chosen by Special Olympics Texas to implement an efficient IT infrastructure for all of its locations. Everdream will provide hardware, software, office applications and remote data backup for employees, with a service guarantee based on a single point of contact and accountability for all desktop management services. Everdream's unique 24/7 Solutions Center, secure automated online backup, virus protection, self-healing capabilities, Virtual Desk-Side Assistance, diagnosis and repair, Web-based email, and asset and software management - all utilizing HP desktops and notebook PCs - are only some of the features that Special Olympics Texas employees will take advantage of with the Everdream Desktop Life Cycle Management solution. In addition, Everdream will provide similar but limited support for Special Olympics Texas existing systems until they are migrated to the complete Everdream platform. "We are in the business of helping people, not managing technology. We do not have the time, expertise or resources to keep an on-site full-service IT department,” said Margaret Larsen, President, Special Olympics Texas. “Everdream will provide support to our 18 area offices, some in remote regions of Texas, where we have had difficulty finding cost-effective and available IT resources.” Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competitions for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation. About 25,000 communities in the United States have Special Olympics programs. Special Olympics Chapters are established in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Special Olympics Texas is one of the largest chapters in the world with more than 24,000 athletes participating in the program. Headquartered in Austin, Special Olympics Texas has 18 area offices across the Lone Star state. “We are happy to have the opportunity to support Special Olympics Texas as it continues to grow,” said Gary Griffiths, Everdream CEO. “The value that Special Olympics adds to communities across the nation is self-evident, and Everdream is very pleased to provide a cost effective IT solution for this highly respected organization.” About Everdream Everdream, a leader in desktop life-cycle management solutions, delivers a comprehensive desktop computing service that increases user productivity and reduces support costs. Everdream provides a world-class 24/7 Solutions Center backed by advanced desktop management technology that encompasses hardware management, operating systems, application and asset management, secure data backup, virus protection, procurement, Virtual Desk-Side Assistance, self-healing capabilities, image management and backend integration. When combined into a comprehensive support program, Everdream has the ability to take full responsibility for the user desktop environment, freeing valuable IT resources for more strategic missions. With facilities in Fremont, California and Charlotte, North Carolina, Everdream serves customers nationwide. Everdream has received several notable IT industry awards, including PC Magazine's "Editors' Choice Award" for Packaged Solutions; UPSIDE Magazine's 6th Annual Hot 100 Award; and Smart Partner's "Smart 100 Businesses for 2001", and many others. For more information about Everdream, please visit www.everdream.com "Everdream" is a trademark of Everdream Corporation. All other trademarks or product names are the property of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such. About Special Olympics Texas Special Olympics Texas is a privately-funded non-profit organization that provides year-round training and competition to more than 24,000 children and adults with mental retardation in the Lone Star state. Special Olympics Texas is one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world. More than one million athletes in over 160 countries train and compete in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with mental retardation continuing opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families and the community. Visit Special Olympics Texas online at http://www.specialolympicstexas.org. Editorial Contact: Vicki L. Boatman Everdream Corporation 510-818-5680 vboatman@everdreamcorp.com top of page |
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