"By working closely with distributors and resellers, Lenovo will
help ensure the health and competitiveness of the channel, especially in
the SMB market."

An example of IBM's commitment to SMB resellers has been its participation
in TechSelect, Tech Data's membership-based community of resellers
targeting the SMB market. TechSelect members also receive access to exclusive
certification, training and credit offerings, as well as discounts and
incentives that best position them to grow their SMB business .
These customized e-commerce sites ensure state and local governments a
simple, comprehensive purchasing interface to better control their
procurement processes.

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PRESS RELEASE IBM and Tech Data See SMB Opportunities for Lenovo

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I expect that percentage to grow after the Lenovo
acquisition . The PDA models provided by CDW-G will include: Treo 650;
Tungsten E, C, and T5; and Zire 21 and 31.

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O'Donnell Consulting, Inc. IBM consistently meets demand, provides quality products,
and works diligently with Intel to provide the tools and technology
required for Intel employees to be productive .

Intel will also recognize PQS award winners on March 15 with an
advertisement in the U. The fastest way to
get more information about IBM is through the IBM home page at
http://www.

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About Tech Data Corporation

Tech Data Corporation is a leading global provider of IT products ,
logistics management and other value-added services. Under a multiple-award
contract, CDW-G will provide a variety of PalmOne Personal Digital
Assistant (PDA) models and related accessories to all Massachusetts
agencies.
CDW-G is the sole provider of PalmOne products on the two-year,
multiple -award contract, which has five one-year extension periods."
CDW-G has additional information technology contracts available
for use in 48 states.
IBM Corporation was named a recipient of Intel
Corporation 's Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for outstanding
performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel's
success.

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"These are the established computer brands that our customers demand."

ThinkVantage Technologies are designed to create a competitive advantage
that helps businesses and individuals succeed.

CDW-G Announces Multiple State Award Contract Wins

Under the contract, CDW-G is
the sole provider of HP, Kodak and Konica Minolta digital cameras.
State agencies may make purchases under this contract up to $2,500 per
order, per day, using the State of Ohio procurement card. For
more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options,
service and solutions , call 1.

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About IBM PartnerWorld

IBM PartnerWorld is a comprehensive, worldwide program that offers
marketing and sales resources, training, certification and technical
support to help create new revenue and market opportunities for IBM
Business Partners of all types.

Notes

IBM, ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and ThinkVantage Technologies are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corp. This is
IBM's fourth consecutive annual recognition from Intel for ThinkPad
notebooks, ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkVantage Technologies, eServer xSeries
systems and IntelliStation workstations., Europe and Asian editions of The Wall Street
Journal .

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"This deal is a growth vehicle that will help resellers reach more
customers with tools like ThinkVantage Technologies that decrease costs and
make PC use easier," said Robert Parsons, president of Automated Office
Solutions, a solution provider and TechSelect member based in Evansville,
Ind .com/partnerworld.863.intel.

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ThinkVantage
Technologies help make ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops less
dependent on IT staff or user intervention for basic tasks such as
deployment, backup , maintenance and security.

Tech Data TechSelect Reseller Program Members on the Lenovo Opportunity

"Many of my customers are in the public sector, where reliability is an
absolute requisite for all internal and external-facing activities," said
George Hertzberg, founder and CEO, GHA Technologies ." GHA Technologies is an IBM Business Partner and
Phoenix-based provider of product procurement and integration services for
companies in corporate, government and education markets. With
this in mind, they consider more than just the price of a PC and weigh
heavily the service and support available from the PC vendor. Intel uses this award to recognize
suppliers who meet Intel's tough standards," said Steve Ward, IBM senior
vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group .

The PQS awards are part of Intel's Supplier Continuous Improvement (SCQI)
process that encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous
improvement.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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"

Building upon its relationship with Tech Data and members of its TechSelect
community, Lenovo will look to further penetrate the SMB market. This liberates users and IT
staff to focus on competitive advantages in their business.

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IBM announced today that
technology resellers leveraging the new Lenovo will realize greater process
efficiencies when designing and deploying computing solutions for their
small- and medium-sized business customers .

"Working mostly with the SMB market, many of my customers lack on-site
resources to help them work through IT-related hiccups and issues.ibm.

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TechSelect enables members to network and share
best practices with one another, as well as build relationships with key
vendors such as IBM. ThinkPad
notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops are demanded by my customers because
they are viewed as more than just boxes. For more information, please visit
http://techdata.----CDW
Government , Inc. All state
organizations can use the contract, including primary, secondary and
post-secondary educational institutions.
CDW-G's industry-leading business model includes knowledgeable
sales teams that ensure customers make the right procurement decisions
from a broad product selection, obtain comprehensive technical support
and benefit from competitive pricing.

About IBM Corporation

IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with more than
80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate.

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According to industry
analysts, costs associated with deployment , support and disposal account
for approximately 80 percent of the entire PC lifecycle cost.
Boston College recently purchased 50 Zire 31 PDAs under the
contract with CDW-G, in order to address data collection needs for a
professor in psychology, said Ted Gaiser, director of academic and
research services.cdwg. The company was awarded for its efforts in supplying Intel with
notebooks, desktops , workstations and servers.

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With tools like ThinkVantage
Technologies to assist with self-service , as well as easy access to the IBM
help desk and technician network, my customers get the most bang for their
IT buck," said Gary Stern, president, PC Universe.

Massachusetts

CDW-G acquired its first contract with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts through a demonstrated ability to quickly deliver
technology solutions tailored to the commonwealth's IT needs and
because of its extensive PalmOne line.
Higher-quantity buys may be made by purchase order. To learn about specific
contracts , visit www.

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By leading with ThinkVantage
Technologies, channel partners can lower the overall PC lifecycle costs
through IBM's competitively priced products, reseller support services and
ongoing technology innovation. The unmatched service and support offered with ThinkPad and
ThinkCentre PCs continue to tip the scales toward IBM and the new Lenovo
for my clients," said Angela O'Donnell, managing director, W."
"Our partnership with CDW-G delivers cost savings, along with
quality products and services that address academic needs," Gaiser
added. The three-year contract is estimated to be
worth up to $100,000 to CDW-G annually.4239, or visit the CDW-G Web
site at CDWG. Additional information about the SCQI program is
available at http://supplier.

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"IBM has always been a leading advocate for the channel," said Pete
Peterson, Tech Data's vice president of Software and Systems Product
Marketing. (CDW-G), the government and education subsidiary of
CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:CDWC) and leading supplier of brand-name
Information Technology (IT) products and services to governments and
educators, today announced that it will provide technology solutions
to government agencies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
digital camera products to the State of Ohio.com /s+lcontracts

About CDW-G

A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:CDWC), a
FORTUNE 500 company, CDW Government (CDW-G) is a trusted technology
advisor to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as to
educational institutions at all levels. IBM Corporation and 25
additional PQS award winners will be honored at a celebration in
Burlingame, Calif.

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Coupled with the IT
industry's largest in-stock inventories, CDW-G can ensure state and
local agencies rapid turnaround, industry-leading order management and
best-in-class products and solutions.

PRESS RELEASE IBM Corporation Wins Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier Award

com/quality/.

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"ThinkPad notebooks
and ThinkCentre desktop PCs are recognized by these organizations as
superior , high-quality tools that help organizations maintain efficient
processes and utmost security so they can serve their core constituencies
the best they can. I continue to benefit from the IBM reputation with
approximately 15 percent of my total sales revenue coming from ThinkPad and
ThinkCentre PCs . For more information on teaming with IBM
please visit: http://www.800.S.

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Tech Data Corporation , a leading technology distributor, has been
collaborating with IBM to develop innovative programs and initiatives for
their mutual customers for nearly 20 years. "Whether it's offering rebates,
subsidized or extended floor planning, or covering membership dues, IBM has
consistently worked with TechSelect members to understand the SMB space. Ranked 111th on the
FORTUNE 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 90,000
technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin
America , Europe and the Middle East.
"CDW-G continues to provide state and local agencies with the best
combination of technical expertise, competitive pricing and rapid
turnaround times," said Chris Rother, CDW-G vice president of state
and local sales. In particular, IBM's Active
Protection System is a great example of how we have improved our
relationship to reduce rework and defects in incoming notebooks ," said
Martin Menard, Director, Product Capability Group, Information Services and
Technology Group.

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"The impact IBM brings in delivering PC's to Intel employees continues to
be outstanding .

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Whether it's an incredibly fast PC for superior
graphics, a hard drive "airbag" to help mobile workers remain productive if
they drop their notebook, or a fingerprint reader to enhance the protection
of data on a PC, IBM offers innovative tools that meet the varied needs of
my clients. W. Under these contracts, CDW-G offers schools, as
well as state and local agencies, a broad range of technology
solutions, including computers, software, peripherals, accessories and
related services at competitive prices.

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"IBM has been a tremendous supporter of TechSelect," said Annette Taber,
director of Tech Data's TechSelect program. is a New York City-based
IBM Business Partner offering consulting services, project management and
comprehensive network design and implementation.

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VERNON HILLS, Ill. Twenty-four vendors won spots on the
contract in six categories: desktop, laptop and tablet computers;
mobile computing equipment, including PalmOne products; storage
technology; servers; maintenance, integration and hardware; and
non-Wintel desktops , laptops and compatible computers.
Customers further benefit from CDW-G's ability to leverage the
450,000-square-foot automated processing and shipping facility of its
parent company, CDW Corporation , which offers more than 100,000
products from over 1,400 leading manufacturers., on March 15. To qualify for PQS status, suppliers must score 80 percent on
a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality,
availability, delivery, technology and responsiveness goals.com .

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The distributor, which plays an
integral role as conduit between manufacturers and resellers, anticipates
that cooperative market approach will continue with Lenovo.
As Lenovo continues to engage the channel, we'll be able to sell, market
and service these systems more efficiently and profitably .

"I work with clients to design the most effective IT solutions to help them
be more profitable . O'Donnell
Consulting, Inc.

"The
benefits that handhelds provide lead us to anticipate a growing demand
in research as well as in disciplines such as nursing, for clinical
information management. Suppliers must
also manage and deliver on a challenging improvement plan and a quality
systems assessment.

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An IBM Business Partner,
PC Universe is an online supplier of IT hardware , software, peripherals,
supplies and support services base in Boca Raton, Fla.com/. In addition, CDW-G offers a
variety of services through the company's award-winning extranet
program, which provides each state agency customer with a customized
e-commerce site that enables secure access to the customer's account
teams, product information and purchase history. CDW-G offers best-in-class
technology products and services from top-name brands such as APC,
Cisco, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Sony, Symantec, Toshiba and ViewSonic.

"Receiving Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier award is an honor.

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The contract, which makes available to state organizations a range of
IT products, is estimated to be worth $64 million among all vendors
over the initial two-year term.
"We're experiencing increased interest in using handheld devices
for academic purposes, such as data collection," Gaiser said.

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CDW-G is one of three vendors on a multiple-award contract for
35MM and digital cameras. "These two new contracts enable us to offer the best
solutions effectively and efficiently , and are the next natural step
in CDW-G's efforts to satisfy the full technical specification,
procurement and configuration needs of our customers. Customers can track
their purchases, manage asset-tagged hardware, inventory their
software licenses and order configured products via the extranet site.