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Citadel Technology Selected as Exclusive Security Provider for Schools 2000 Program

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Citadel Technology, Inc. has been selected as the exclusive security provider for the Schools 2000 program, a collaborative initiative among leading technology companies aimed at creating the educational computer system of the future. The program, spearheaded by Microsoft, MCI/Worldcom, HP, Dell, and 15 other technology companies, will integrate "best-of-breed" products to showcase a premier technology solution for enhancing educational processes. Citadel's suite of security products, including NetOFF, WinShield, and FolderBolt, will provide a top-to-bottom level of security for teachers, students, and administrators.

Key Takeaways:

  • Citadel Technology has been selected as the exclusive security provider for the Schools 2000 program.
  • The program is a collaborative initiative among leading technology companies, including Microsoft, MCI/Worldcom, HP, and Dell.
  • Citadel's suite of security products, NetOFF, WinShield, and FolderBolt, will provide a top-to-bottom level of security for teachers, students, and administrators.
  • The education market for hardware and software was $26 billion last year and is expected to exceed $50 billion by 2001.
  • The Schools 2000 program is designed to create the educational computer system of the future, integrating "best-of-breed" products.
  • Citadel's integration in the partnership furthers their mission to become the standard in desktop and network security.
  • Company products are designed to secure and manage personal computers (PCs) and local area networks (LANs).

Statistics:

  • The education market for hardware and software was $26 billion last year.
  • The education market is expected to exceed $50 billion by 2001.
  • Citadel's suite of security products, NetOFF, WinShield, and FolderBolt, provide a top-to-bottom level of security.
  • The Schools 2000 program will be implemented in schools located in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas, Redmond, and other locations around the world.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, "Citadel Will Be the Exclusive Software Security Provider For Schools 2000 Program"
  • OTCBB: CITN, Citadel Technology Inc.
  • NASDAQ: MSFT, Microsoft
  • NASDAQ: WCOM, MCI/Worldcom
  • NYSE: HWP, HP
  • NASDAQ: DELL, Dell

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