Canvas Systems Donates Computers To Imagine It! the Children's Museum Of Atlanta

Donation Updates IT Infrastructure To Improve Membership Development

ATLANTA – July 20, 2005 – Canvas Systems, a leading global provider of pre-owned Information Technology(IT) equipment and systems, announces the donation of computer systems to Imagine It! TheChildren's Museum of Atlanta. The computers will be used to update the museum's existing ITinfrastructure with more processing power and faster computing capabilities for their marketing,development, and membership departments. Canvas Systems provided the computers as an extension oftheir Asset Recovery and Disposition services, which recycle, reuse or redeploy IT equipment tohelp bridge the technology divide and give worthy organizations some much-needed technology.

"Thanks to James Davie of Canvas Systems, a long-time supporter of Imagine It! The Children'sMuseum of Atlanta and a current board member," said Shannan Reese, director of development at themuseum.
"James has donated great amounts of time and expertise to advise our developmentefforts and to help secure contributions."

"Donating computing solutions to non-profitsthat have a strong commitment for improving the imagination, education, and lives of Atlantafamilies is one of the best uses of our resources," said James Davie, Vice President and co-founderof Canvas Systems. "It has been an honor to serve this important organization."

CanvasSystems helps companies properly liquidate surplus equipment through a wide range of asset recoveryservices. Donations to philanthropic organizations are just one way Canvas redeploys unused orexcess IT assets within the community to help fill technology needs. Canvas fully inspects andrefurbishes equipment before offering it to community organizations. In response to the growingtrend of electronic waste due to the high-tech revolution, Canvas also offers asset dispositionservices to companies looking to unload unwanted IT equipment. Any obsolete or unusable equipmentis disposed of in accordance with government regulations.

Imagine It! The Children'sMuseum of Atlanta guides young minds through the world in which they live and helps childrenexplore new and exciting places through interactive exhibits. The museum is offering a new programcalled Access It! which subsidizes admissions to the museum for low-income families andindividuals. Through this program, Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta partners withnon-profit groups in the community to identify groups of children and families who want to attendthe museum, but cannot afford the admission cost.

About Canvas Systems

Canvas Systems is a leading, global supplier of pre-owned Information Technology (IT) equipmentand systems with emphasis on enterprise-class computing and networking hardware. Canvas has aninventory of more than $20 million worth of IBM (iSeries, pSeries, xSeries), HP9000, SunMicrosystems, Cisco, Networking, Compaq, and Storage equipment, which can be shipped worldwideovernight to more than 60 countries to serve immediate customer needs. The firm is dedicated toaddressing the unique needs of the used or refurbished computer equipment market. A distinguishingfactor for Canvas Systems is their flexible rental program, which provides customers with neededequipment for a variety of special projects--such as software testing, data center moves orseasonal requirements--and can conform to meet any budget. Canvas is part of the $190M OHC LLC. Foradditional information, contact www.canvassystems.com.

About Imagine It! TheChildren's Museum of Atlanta

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a30,000 square foot space filled with interactive and educational exhibits ideally suited for anoften-overlooked age group - children eight-years-old and under. The museum's "permanentcollection" consists of bright, creative, team-building activities, all of which are "hands-on,"
meaning visitors can touch, feel and truly experience every exhibit.
Imagine It! TheChildren's Museum of Atlanta also offers an ever-changing line-up of special exhibits, bringing infour distinct exhibitions each year.

Location:
Directly across fromCentennial Olympic Park at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr.

New Hours:
Monday- Friday: 10 a.m. - 4.p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: $11 for children ages 2 & up.

Discounted tickets are availablefor groups of 10 or more with advance reservations.

More information: Visit www.imagineit-cma.org or Call 404-659-KIDS(5437).

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