Micronpc.com Stakes Out No. 2 Position On GSA Schedule for Direct Computer Vendors; Advance Demonstrates Momentum in Providing Full-Service Computing Solutions.Business/High Tech Editors NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2000 Micron Electronics (Nasdaq:MUEI) today announced Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc., 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. , continued its momentum and claimed the No. 2 position on the GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. Schedule for direct computer vendors, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. recently released GSA sales figures sales figures npl → cifras fpl de ventas . The GSA figures show Micron had $160 million in sales to the Federal Government over the last three quarters, ending March 31, 2000. Micron attributes this success primarily to its strong reputation of providing an excellent "customer experience." "From our first contact with a customer, throughout the sales cycle, and continuing through the lifecycle of their ownership, we get rave reviews from customers about their experience with Micron," said Harry B. Heisler, Vice President and General Manager of MGCSI. Other contributing factors include an excellent reputation for unparalleled customer support and retention, brand recognition within the Federal marketplace, award-winning products and a host of quality services. "Over the past year, Micron has transformed itself from a traditional PC manufacturer into a full-service computing computing - computer solutions provider, and a leader in Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. . This transformation, along with the confidence our government customers have in our hardware positions us for the logical next step -- providing e-commerce, web hosting services A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own websites accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own for use by their clients as well as providing and third-party products to help meet their growing e-government needs," said Heisler. Micron's sales to government customers include personal computers including ClientPro desktops and TransPort notebooks, NetFrame servers, peripherals and PC services, known as MServices. The company expects even greater gains with the expansion into providing third-party products and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. resulting from the recent acquisition of Inacom Government Systems, Inc. federal contracts. About Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc. Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Micron Electronics, is a government-focused computing solutions company committed to serving the evolving needs of today's government IT organizations, including federal, state and local agencies and organizations. The company can be reached at www.government.micronpc.com. About Micron Electronics Micron Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MUEI) is a leading Internet-centric computing company, providing award-winning computer products and services, Internet offerings, Web hosting and business-to-business e-commerce applications for the small- and medium-size business, government, education and consumer markets. In addition to its direct business-to-business sales channel, Micron products are sold in partnership with leading retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Micron Electronics and its subsidiaries have more than 2,700 employees and approximately $1.4 billion in fiscal 1999 revenues. The company is based in Nampa, Idaho Nampa (IPA: [næm pə]) is the largest city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States, and the second largest in the state. Only the capital city, Boise, is larger. , and can be reached at www.micronpc.com. Statements made in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. and are being provided in reliance upon the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding strategic direction and gains from the acquisition of Inacom Government Systems federal contracts. All forward-looking statements are made as of the current date and are based on current management expectations. Micron Electronics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, competitive influences, changes in technology and those identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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