PRESS RELEASE TURKU, FINLAND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2008 SANAKO and MPC/Gateway to Provide State-Of-The-Art Classroom Management Solutions for Education EDITORIAL CONTACTS: Juha Merinen, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships, SANAKO, phone: +358 (0)40-7402231 email: [log in to unmask] Scott Hansen, Software Sales and Channel Development Manager, SANAKO USA, phone: +1-845-277 3320 email: [log in to unmask] SANAKO announced today that MPC/Gateway will offer SANAKO classroom management software as part of its solutions portfolio for the education market in the United States. Specifically designed for MPC/Gateway, SANAKO Study 500 software features Exam and Poll Query functionalities and supports teacher-led classroom interaction for effective teaching in digital classrooms. Study 500's powerful and feature-rich classroom management capabilities ensure that teachers are fully in control of these stimulating learning environments. The solution will be sold primarily into the K-12 and higher education markets where MPC/Gateway has a significant presence. Sold alongside MPC/Gateway's range of renowned convertible notebook PCs, this digital classroom solution will enhance educators' teaching techniques by enabling them to closely monitor students' studies digitally. The interactive software also makes lessons more engaging for students and saves valuable time in tracking and managing paper, so there is more time for learning. Juha Merinen, SANAKO's executive vice president for global sales and partnerships said with MPC/Gateway being a key player in U.S. education, the strategic alliance will bring quick, clear and measurable benefits for K-12 and higher education institutions. "Together with MPC/Gateway, we are delighted to announce this long-term relationship heralding a new era in solutions for educators and students." Slater Ohm, MPC/Gateway's director of segment marketing, said the solution provides important benefits for teachers working with its PCs in the classroom. "Classroom management software is an integral part of any one-to-one computing solution and software like SANAKO Study 500 allows teachers and students to maximize the effectiveness of their technology in the classroom." About SANAKO Corporation SANAKO, formerly Tandberg Educational, is a learning technology company developing language teaching solutions, teaching and classroom management software, virtual learning and professional development solutions, as well as supplying customer services. We are the world leader in live language learning technology. Today's solutions include modern software, wireless and mobile systems that act as a catalyst for improving teaching outcomes by motivating learning. SANAKO is a Microsoft(R) Certified Partner, a Blackboard Building BlocksTM community member, and a WorldDidac Quality Charter member. WEB: www.sanako.com About MPC/Gateway MPC/Gateway is one of the world's leading suppliers of professional computing products. Because we focus on institutional markets (education, government, and business), our products and services are tailored to meet the needs of customers with extensive IT requirements. MPC/Gateway offers award-winning desktops, notebooks, storage & servers, and several product lines from leading manufacturers such as Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, and Hewlett Packard. MPC's mission is to out-service the competition by creating complete computing solutions backed by 100% US-based service and support. 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Specifically designed for MPC/Gateway, SANAKO Study 500 software features Exam and Poll Query functionalities and supports teacher-led classroom interaction for effective teaching in digital classrooms. Study 500's powerful and feature-rich classroom management capabilities ensure that teachers are fully in control of these stimulating learning environments. The solution will be sold primarily into the K-12 and higher education markets where MPC/Gateway has a significant presence. Sold alongside MPC/Gateway=92s range of renowned convertible notebook PCs, this digital classroom solution will enhance educators=92 teaching techniques by enabling them to closely monitor students=92 studies digitally. The interactive software also makes lessons more engaging for students and saves valuable time in tracking and managing paper, so there is more time for learning. Juha Merinen, SANAKO=92s executive vice president for global sales and partnerships said with MPC/Gateway being a key player in U.S. education, the strategic alliance will bring quick, clear and measurable benefits for K-12 and higher education institutions. =93Together with MPC/Gateway, we are delighted to announce this long-term relationship heralding a new era in solutions for educators and students.=94 Slater Ohm, MPC/Gateway=92s director of segment marketing, said the solution provides important benefits for teachers working with its PCs in the classroom. =93Classroom management software is an integral part of any one-to-one computing solution and software like SANAKO Study 500 allows teachers and students to maximize the effectiveness of their technology in the classroom.=94 About SANAKO Corporation SANAKO, formerly Tandberg Educational, is a learning technology company developing language teaching solutions, teaching and classroom management software, virtual learning and professional development solutions, as well as supplying customer services. We are the world leader in live language learning technology. Today=92s solutions include modern software, wireless and mobile systems that act as a catalyst for improving teaching outcomes by motivating learning. SANAKO is a Microsoft=AE Certified Partner, a Blackboard Building Blocks=99 community member, and a WorldDidac Quality Charter member. WEB: www.sanako.com About MPC/Gateway MPC/Gateway is one of the world=92s leading suppliers of professional computing products. Because we focus on institutional markets (education, government, and business), our products and services are tailored to meet the needs of customers with extensive IT requirements. MPC/Gateway offers award-winning desktops, notebooks, storage & servers, and several product lines from leading manufacturers such as Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, and Hewlett Packard. MPC=92s mission is to out-service the competition by creating complete computing solutions backed by 100% US-based service and support. 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