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Everdream, Powerfarm.com Partner to Bring Outsourced IT Solution to Farm Supplier CommunityCo-Marketing Effort Will Expand Outsourced IT Solution to Agricultural IndustryFremont, Calif. – December 08, 2000 – Everdream Corporation, a leading provider of outsourced information technology (IT) services to small and medium sized offices, today announced a co-marketing agreement with Powerfarm, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary and Internet division of Ag Services of America, Inc. (NYSE:ASV). Ag Services is a national provider of financial services and name brand agricultural supplies. Powerfarm.com will offer Everdream’s outsourced IT service to producers and agricultural businesses through the Powerfarm.com Web site. Powerfarm is the latest in a growing number of companies that have joined the Everdream network of distribution and business partnerships. This co-marketing effort provides the farm supplier community access to Everdream’s unique 24/7 Solutions Center, secure automated online backup, virus protection, bug fixes, help, diagnosis and repair, self-healing capabilities and unlimited nationwide Internet access including Web-based email – all utilizing HP desktop and notebook PCs and NetServers. Everdream’s commitment is to be the IT department for Powerfarm users. For an affordable and predictable monthly subscription, users can increase productivity, reduce expenses and leverage the Internet. “The use of technology is rapidly increasing and being adopted within the farming industry,” said Tad Mozena, Vice President of Marketing for Powerfarm. “The Everdream solution provides a strong information technology department available to producers and ag businesses so they can take computer worries off their list of business concerns.” “Ag Services of America is a powerful brand in this industry, and we’re delighted in this opportunity to partner with Powerfarm.com,” said Gary Griffiths, Everdream CEO. “We believe the agricultural industry is ready to harvest the benefits of outsourced information technology, but without a partner with Powerfarm’s specific domain expertise, penetration would be extremely difficult. About Everdream Everdream Corporation provides outsourced information technology (IT) expertise, products and services that enable small and medium offices to focus on their core competencies. For a low monthly subscription, customers can quickly and easily gain access to large enterprise-class IT expertise, services and products that can increase productivity, reduce expenses and allow them to leverage the Internet. Everdream’s single-point-of-contact, world-class 24/7 solution center delivers an unprecedented service guarantee and embedded services including secure online backup; virus protection; bug fixes; virtual desk-side assistance; self-healing capabilities; unlimited nationwide Internet access including a Web-based email account; Web design and hosting; high-speed DSL connectivity; HP desktop PCs, notebook PCs, NetServers and more. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Everdream serves computer users nationwide. The company is backed with nearly $70 million from strategic investors such as Hewlett-Packard Company, XO Communications, Siebel Systems, Netopia and Ricoh, as well as highly regarded institutional investors including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Canaan Partners, NEThave and PortageVentures. For more information, visit Everdream’s Web site at http://www.everdream.com , or call 1-888-663-6649. “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. Editorial Contact: Vicki L. Boatman Everdream Corporation 510.818.5680 vboatman@everdreamcorp.com top of page |
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