ADVISORY/'Internet for the Masses' Innovator Available for Comment on the 'Digital Divide'.Business Editors ADVISORY...for Friday (Jan. 28) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Who: Clive Smith Clive Smith can either refer to:
What: Smith's company, NewDeal, is already knee-deep in this issue and actively providing technology solutions. NewDeal's technology and mission address and provide a solution for bridging the PC equity gap. NewDeal has developed software products that enable computer and Internet access on ANY PC (286/386/486/Pentium III). Each year, tens of millions of computers are retired and considered &uot;obsolete.&uot; With NewDeal software, these machines will allow technology access to those who previously were unable to afford these tools. The award-winning product suite provides advanced functionality, superior performance, greater ease-of-use, and smart feature selection for all of the core productivity and Internet applications - word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , spreadsheet, database, graphics, browser, email and chat. Currently, NewDeal software is being used in programs throughout the country to provide affordable technology and Internet access to those who may have been without it otherwise. Representatives from these regional programs (Boston, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , SF Bay Area, Philadelphia, Chicago, Maryland, among others) are also available to discuss the impact of technology access in their communities. When: Friday, January 28 - ongoing Where: Boston, MA; Washington DC (2/1-2/4); or via phone Why: President Clinton has encouraged his staff and the American public to make the elimination of the &uot;Digital Divide&uot; a &uot;national crusade.&uot; In 2000, governments and corporations are expected to retire more than 30 million PCs. Additionally, 58 percent of households do not have usable PC's. With these statistics in mind, the President's team will be making aggressive initiatives to bridge the gap between the people who have Internet access and those who do not. Please contact Allison Good or Karissa DeAngelis at the Porter Novelli Porter Novelli International is a leading, global PR and lobbying firm. It is part of the Omnicom Group of advertising and marketing companies, the world's largest advertising conglomerate. The following article on Porter Novelli was obtained from "Sourcewatch. Convergence Group (PNCG) at 617/450-4300 to coordinate an interview or receive further information. Or visit the NewDeal website at http://ww.newdealinc.com |
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