KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. Nov. 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), the leading supplier of enterprise software, thin client appliances and related services that make computing more open, secure, reliable, affordable and manageable, today announced that NationsRent, a leading full service equipment solutions provider in the United States, has standardized on Neoware thin clients and software. NationsRent chose Neoware specifically for the added security of Neoware thin clients compared to traditional personal computers, and for proven reliability in both indoor and outdoor working conditions.
NationsRent operates full service rental centers in 268 locations throughout the United States, including 100 located within Lowe's home improvement stores. Operating in 26 states, NationsRent stores offer a broad range of high-quality construction equipment for rent and for sale, along with parts, merchandise, and technical support. NationsRent employs more than 3,300 people.
Neoware provides NationsRent with a secure, reliable thin client solution that supports its rapidly expanding business in several ways. Neoware's thin client software provides security against the viruses and worms that impact traditional personal computers. Additionally, Neoware thin clients, which have no hard drive or other moving parts, are durable and reliable even in rough retail and construction environments where they can be exposed to dirt, grease and other elements.
"Neoware has helped NationsRent shift from a rental company to a full service equipment provider that sells, rents, repairs and services new and used equipment around the country," said Phil Tiffany, Director of Technical Services for NationsRent. "With our continuing emphasis on growth, Neoware's thin clients have given us the flexibility to change and adapt our IT systems to take advantage of market conditions with significantly higher security and reliability than we could achieve with traditional PCs."
"Neoware is pleased to provide concrete solutions to the IT problems that retailers like NationsRent face," said Michael Kantrowitz, chairman and chief executive officer for Neoware. "By deploying Neoware thin clients and software, retailers can improve security by eliminating traditional PC viruses, enhance the management of their IT assets with complete central management of their hardware and software, upgrade the reliability of their point of sale and back office operations, and significantly lower their ongoing costs. As a result of these tangible benefits, major retailers like NationsRent are increasingly turning to Neoware thin client solutions."
About Neoware
Neoware (Nasdaq:NWRE) is the leading provider of enterprise software, thin client appliances, and related services that make computing more open, secure, reliable, affordable and manageable. By employing open technologies and eliminating the obsolescence built into standard personal computer architectures, Neoware helps enterprises leverage server-based computing architectures to increase security and reliability, enhance flexibility, as well as lower their total cost of ownership.
Neoware's software products enable enterprises to gain control of their desktops, stream software on-demand, and to integrate mainframe, midrange, UNIX and Linux applications with Windows(r) environments and the Web. Its thin client appliances and software enable enterprises to run applications on servers and display them across wired or wireless networks on secure, managed, reliable appliances that cost as little as one-fourth the price of today's typical business personal computer. The company's global development, services, and support provide customers with customized solutions that facilitate their specialized computing needs.
Neoware's products are available worldwide from IBM, as well as from select, knowledgeable resellers. More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at http://www.neoware.com or via email at info@neoware.com. Neoware's global headquarters is in King of Prussia, PA.
About NationsRent
NationsRent is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is one of the country's leading full service equipment solutions providers, operating 268 locations (including 100 at Lowe's Home Improvement locations) in 26 states. NationsRent stores offer a broad range of high-quality construction equipment for rent and for sale, along with parts, merchandise, and technical support.
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