American Power Conversion Partners with PeoplePC, HP, and UUNET to Provide Ford Employees with Internet Access
American Power Conversion (APCC) has announced a partnership with PeoplePC, Hewlett-Packard Company, and UUNET to provide Ford employees worldwide with a comprehensive computer solution and Internet access for a nominal fee. The initiative aims to enable Ford employees to safely access the Internet from their homes. As part of this alliance, each Ford employee will receive an APC SurgeArrest Personal surge protector with telephone protection, an HP Pavilion PC, additional computer accessories, and Internet access. APC's SurgeArrest Personal surge protector safeguards the PC and peripherals from damaging power surges and spikes.
Key Takeaways:
- American Power Conversion (APCC) has partnered with PeoplePC, Hewlett-Packard Company, and UUNET to provide Ford employees with a comprehensive computer solution and Internet access.
- Each Ford employee will receive an APC SurgeArrest Personal surge protector with telephone protection, an HP Pavilion PC, additional computer accessories, and Internet access.
- According to Safeware, 30 percent of all desktop computer losses in 1999 were due to power surges.
- APC's surge protectors are designed to safeguard PCs and peripherals from damaging power surges and spikes.
- The company reported sales of $1.337 billion for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Statistics:
- 30 percent of all desktop computer losses in 1999 were due to power surges (Safeware).
- APC reported sales of $1.337 billion for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Sources:
- PRNewswire (May 18)
- American Power Conversion (www.apcc.com)
- Safeware (computer insurance provider)
- Hewlett-Packard Company (HP's North America Consumer Computing Organization)
- PeoplePC
- UUNET
- Nasdaq: APCC