CDI Separates Its COWs from the Herd by Including Refurbished Notebook Computers.Business Editors MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 CDI's Computers on Wheels offering helps schools stretch technology budgets farther by providing refurbished notebooks with a new cart as a single catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. item A new offering from refurbished computer supplier CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control is designed to help school districts solve one of their more difficult math problems - adding technology to more classrooms while subtracting costs. By providing refurbished notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. with its Computers on Wheels (COWs) cart, CDI is not just allowing one set of notebooks to cover multiple classrooms. The company is also helping school districts reduce the cost of filling the cart by as much as 66 percent over purchasing new units, while simplifying the purchasing process Purchasing Purchasing is the formal process of buying goods and services. The Purchasing Process can vary from one organization to another but there are some key elements that are common throughout The process usually starts with a 'Demand' or requirements . CDI's COWs is a lockable cabinet with a built-in wireless Internet hub that includes 16, 24, 32, or 48 notebook computers, depending on the model selected. Each of the notebooks is completely refurbished in CDI's internal facility and is certified See certification. that it meets or exceeds the manufacturer's original specifications. Only units which are capable of running current office document and educational software are included with the COWs cart. In addition, customers can select makes and models from a variety of manufacturers, even mixing and matching if they choose, rather than having to accept whatever the manufacturer wants to stock in the cart. "Our customers are school districts that are looking to get the most for every dollar they invest in technology," says Saar Pikar, National Sales Manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → at CDI. "Including refurbished notebooks in our COWs simplifies the purchasing process while giving them two to three times as many computers as they could purchase new. With that, plus the ability to cover multiple classrooms with a single set of computers, schools may be getting as much as eight classrooms' worth of notebooks for close to the price of one new set. In these budget-challenged times, it's a great way to meet both educational and fiscal responsibilities." The COWs cart is manufactured using heavy 14-gauge steel to stand up to the constant bumps and bangs that occur when rolling a cart through school halls. Each notebook slot has a foam lining which helps further cushion the components within, protecting them from anything short of the cart being pushed down the stairs Adv. 1. down the stairs - on a floor below; "the tenants live downstairs" downstairs, on a lower floor, below . The locking mechanism is also heavy duty to protect notebooks and the hub from being stolen. COWs can also be easily anchored to a permanent fixture in the building, preventing unauthorized personnel from removing the entire cart from school grounds. All notebooks included with COWs come with a one year warranty from CDI. "Technology in the classroom isn't nice to have, it's really a must-have these days," says Pikar. "Students going on to higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. or entering the business world are required to have technology skills. CDI's COWs allows cash-strapped school districts to improve their student-to-computer ratio in a way that's both innovative and effective." About CDI CDI is one of the largest re-marketers of refurbished IT equipment in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Through its own facilities, CDI purchases used IT equipment from leading corporations, cleans every unit both physically and electronically, and thoroughly tests it to be sure it is restored to factory specifications. All units are then backed by a warranty that equals or exceeds those given by the original manufacturer. In addition, its status as a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Relational Funding Corporation, one of the largest IT portfolio management companies in North America, means CDI is able to stock the large volume of units required to equip small to medium size businesses as well as entire school districts. For more information, please visit www.cdihomeroom.com, or call 888.226.5727 |
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