Stoneware, Inc. Announces -- Dell Delivers on Commitment to Provide Greater Access to Technology in Classrooms

WASHINGTON, DC, Jul 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
NECC -- Stoneware is pleased to have partnered with Dell. Building on the
success of its recently launched netbook for education, Dell announced
two new offerings here today that expand its K-12 technology portfolio
and make it easier for students, teachers, and parents to connect with
one another and share information.

Through a partnership with Stoneware, Inc., Dell can provide education
customers with software that delivers access to applications and services
in a private cloud computing model. Stoneware's webNetwork creates a
"private" cloud computing environment that enables students, teachers and
parents to use district applications, hosted applications, student
portfolios, and learning resources through a secure virtual web desktop.

The cloud-based solution allows 24/7 access to learning materials from
school-issued or personal devices. It also enables educators to
differentiate instruction to accommodate learning styles, individualize
lessons and assess student progress to adjust content and delivery.

Dell also unveiled a Mobile Computing Station for Latitude 2100 netbooks
designed to make cloud-based system management, student sharing and
security simple and convenient, allowing teachers to focus on students'
achievement, not on managing technology. Remote management also allows
delivery of system updates while netbooks are charging and locked in the
Station during class breaks or overnight. The Station also stores, charges
and networks up to 24 Latitude 2100 netbooks with just one Ethernet cord
and one power cord.

Dell's extended K-12 technology portfolio:

-- Provides IT managers with the ability to address many of the cost and
complexity challenges that historically have limited the adoption of
classroom technologies.
-- Empowers parents to be more involved in their child's education with
learning content that can be accessed from anywhere, at anytime.
-- Better equips students with the technology needed to develop 21st
century skills necessary to compete and succeed in the digital age.

Combined, the solutions announced today further transform the
teaching and learning experience, while offering a practical, effective
and affordable way to access classroom technology.

Dell - Stoneware Solution

-- Private cloud: Stoneware's webNetwork creates a private cloud on an
organization's servers / network.
-- Secure, remote access: Applications, data and content specific to
teachers, students or parents can be accessed anytime, anywhere, using any
device.
-- Single sign-on: Access to applications, file servers, student record
systems, and databases managed via Microsoft's Active Directory and
Novell's eDirectory.
-- File Systems: Complete file system access to shared, home and public
network directories supported robustly with Dell enterprise products.

Dell Mobile Computing Station

-- Retractable doors: Stow-away doors are located on either side of the
cart for easy, unobstructed access to netbooks. Guide system ensures doors
operate smoothly. Doors may be locked to prevent theft of netbooks.
-- Hinged doors: Hinged doors conceal lower compartment. Locks help
prevent unauthorized access.
-- Upper compartment: Houses 24 10" Latitude 2100 netbooks, custom
docking solution and one fan.
-- Comfortable handles: Integrated handles allow the cart to be pushed
from either end.
-- Custom docks: Custom "keyed" docking shape prevents user from
inserting netbook backwards.
-- Custom docks designed specifically for Latitude 2100 netbooks provide
interconnection to power and Ethernet (Ethernet switch optional).
-- Dock tabs: A tab at the front of each dock ensures positive seating of
netbooks into the docks. Netbooks may be easily removed from docks using a
single hand.

Quotes:

Mark Horan, vice president and general manager, Dell K-12
education

"Education leaders understand the benefit of integrating technology into
the learning process to create connected classrooms that enhance student
achievement. The paradigm shift from having functionality reside in a
computer to residing in a cloud is an evolutionary step in driving
technology into our classrooms."

Ken Quinton, vice president of strategic alliances, Stoneware

"Cloud-based curriculum will help revolutionize how students learn,
allowing them to access customized curricula from any computer, anywhere.
Coupled with the Latitude 2100 netbook, desktop-from-the-cloud is exactly
the type of learning technology that will help modernize K-12 education."

Additional Education Resources and Information:

Dell Transforming Learning
(www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/sitelets/solutions/latit2100/en/transfo
m_learning?c=us&cs=RC1084719&l=en&s=k12)

Edu4u (www.edu4u.com)

National Educational Computing Conference
(http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009)

About Dell

Dell Inc. listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and
services they trust and value.

About Stoneware

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Stoneware is a privately held corporation
providing innovative software that enables organizations to build their
own "private" cloud for simplified access to all of their applications and
services. The company services various sectors including education,
manufacturing, healthcare, legal, and financial industries. For more
information about Stoneware and the Stoneware product line, visit
www.stone-ware.com, or call 888-473-9485.

For more information contact:
Ken Quinton
Sales
Stoneware
888-473-9485

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