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Press Release Peabody, Massachusetts – January 9, 2006 Converge NextPhase and Blancco forge a strategic alliance to deliver state-of-the-art data destruction solutions. New York, NY and Peabody, MA January 9, 2006 – Next Phase, an integrated set of end-to-end IT asset management disposal solutions from Converge, and Blancco, the global specialist in delivering cutting-edge computer reuse management solutions, today announced a strategic alliance through which Blancco will deliver state-of-the-art data destruction solutions as part of the Converge NextPhase offering. “With the accelerating obsolesce of IT assets, companies face a situation where they need to dispose of hundreds of hard disks full of corporate data. Improper disposal of sensitive information can easily lead to data leaks that can cause significant damage to a company’s reputation and result in hefty fines or expensive lawsuits,” says Mr. Kim Vaisanen, Managing Director of Blancco Oy Ltd. Through this alliance, Converge’s NextPhase customers have access to Blancco’s complete portfolio which includes versatile and tailored solutions for any data erasure need. “Our NextPhase solution is a market driven extension of the Converge services offering and brand. It’s our NextPhase mission to achieve the highest value provider status in Fortune 500 companies looking for best-of-breed IT asset retirement solutions. A mission critical element of NextPhase’s value proposition must be absolute, uncompromising data security. After an extensive evaluation of potential data erasure partners, we decided to partner with the industry leader, Blancco,” says Converge CEO Mr. Frank Cavallaro. Blancco provides advanced data erasure technology which guarantee a 100 % secure cleaning of the hard drive in compliance with over 14 recognized international erasure standards such as the U.S. DoD 5220.22-M, CESG, FISMA, HIPAA, SOX, FACT ACT and GLBA. In addition, Blancco technology provides a centrally managed system with detailed reporting of every erasure performed, thus you can be sure that all the data has been completely destroyed. Blancco’s data destruction software also ensures the secure erasure of remapped sectors and is the only software that is capable of erasing remapped sectors, HPA (Host Protected Area) and DCO (Device Configuration Overlay) areas in addition to detecting bad sectors, surpassing all other data erasure technology. “Blancco is very pleased about our new strategic alliance with Converge. We consider Converge as one of the premier global IT asset management solution providers. Converge’s well established reputation for delivering world class IT asset management solutions and their continuing commitment to the highest level of data security, clearly demonstrates their industry leadership position,” says Mr. Vaisanen. “By incorporating Blancco’s data erasure solutions into our ironclad chain-of-custody process we are able to provide our customers with the highest level of end-to-end data security within the industry. Converge is excited about their strategic alliance with Blancco and our ability to better serve our customers,” said Mr. Frank Cavallaro.About Blancco With more than 4 million end-users, an impressive clientele and a broad network of trusted partners, Blancco has proved to be the global specialist in the field of professional data destruction and computer reuse management. Since its inception in 1997, Blancco has been a pioneer in developing 100 % secure data destruction solutions in close corporation with the world’s most security oriented organisations such as the military, defence and police forces, financial and banking institutions, and Fortune 1000 corporations. Besides its 7 international offices, Blancco has partners in all continents and in more than 20 countries. More information can be found at www.blancco.com or call +358 207 433 850. Peabody, Massachusetts – December 10, 2005 Converge Announces New Suite of IT Asset Disposal Services NextPhase asset disposal services deliver the highest level of data security within the industry –Raising the bar to new heights! Converge, the world's largest independent global distributor of electronic components, computer products and networking equipment, today announced a new suite of integrated end-to-end IT asset management disposal solutions. These solutions are specifically targeted at helping customers to safely and efficiently dispose of their unwanted IT assets while safeguarding them from data and environmental liabilities. Converge’s new solutions offerings will be marketed under the sub-brand name “NextPhase” and include a complete spectrum of asset disposal services; planning, data security, remarketing, and recycling. Market requirements for properly disposing of unwanted and obsolete assets continue to grow exponentially. It is estimated that between 2005 and 2009 more than 800 million PCs worldwide will need to be recycled. While growing governmental security and environmental regulations have greatly changed how IT managers now view their end of life asset strategy, most companies do not thoroughly understand the financial, social and regulatory impact of improper electronic equipment asset disposal. Today, inadequate controls surrounding IT asset disposal can result in significant financial liabilities and possible public relations disasters. Eric Checkoway, General Manager of Converge’s NextPhase offering and Global Commodity Management said “The last thing our customers want to worry about are liabilities associated with the improper disposal of sensitive data from their retiring IT systems. NextPhase offers a bullet-proof chain-of-custody process.” “Converge has been a global high-tech distribution and supply chain services leader for over 25 years. IT asset disposal and remarketing is a natural and logical extension of our core supply chain value proposition” said Converge CEO Frank Cavallaro. “During the past 18 months, we’ve made significant investments and developed a best practice solution portfolio that leverages our core business strengths. Our global market-making skills give Converge a unique competitive advantage in the IT asset disposal market. 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