SCIENCE

Life Sciences researchers at Harvard aren't letting small workspaces get in the way of big discoveries. The university recently purchased ultra-dense technology from Gateway, Inc. to help its Life Science researchers conduct diverse projects in areas ranging from biochemistry to molecular evolution -- all while saving valuable office space. In fact, hundreds of faculty, graduate students and staff in Life Sciences at Harvard now rely on high-density Gateway rackmount servers and all-in-one Gateway(R) Profile(R) PCs to aid in their efforts to bring significant advancements to the scientific community. Scientists in molecular and cellular biology found that Gateway 955 servers and Gateway Profile PCs best accommodated their demanding research requirements and space limitations of the historic campus. Nationwide, many college and university laboratories face similar constraints and are also turning to small-form-factor or ultra-dense technologies to free up space resources. "Gateway's customized, high-performance solutions are ideal for supporting the intense nature of research taking place in Life Sciences," said James Reaney, network and server operations manager for the Life Sciences group. "Our projects are wide ranging, from biophysics to genetic research to bioinformatics, and they require a great deal of computing power. Not only did we need desktops and notebooks with large monitors for viewing and reporting graphical data, but we also needed fast, reliable servers -- and everything had to occupy as little space as possible." Looking for maximum performance and reliability at a reasonable cost, Life Sciences researchers turned to Gateway to outfit their server room. After a lengthy evaluation, the labs purchased more than 50 Gateway 955 rackmount servers with Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors -- an ideal platform for computationally intensive but space-constrained server environments. Gateway 955 servers are slim, dual-processor systems that support up to three hot-swap SCSI hard drives, two PCI-X expansion slots, and up to 12 GB of PC2100 ECC DDR memory. The researchers also utilize dozens of Gateway's sleek, all-in-one Profile PCs to save space on desktops. Gateway's Profile 5 series provide the overall performance of a full-size PC in an efficient, all-in-one small footprint design that fits the scientists' space requirements. An added benefit of the Profile is its built-in handle, which allows it to be moved easily between locations to accommodate varying resource demands. While Life Sciences at Harvard selected Gateway hardware due to its innovation and space-saving design, the group also put equal emphasis on warranty, service and support. Gateway offers a unique 90-day, money-back guarantee(1), and the company offers a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the needs of educational institutions, including two- and four-hour, on-site response(2). Gateway also offers 24x7 phone support through a dedicated team of industry-certified technicians. "Gateway put in place a standard of service that is unmatched by competing vendors," says Reaney. "With very little notice -- and even in cases of low volume orders -- I can reach out to my Gateway representative and place orders without the hassle of renegotiating price. I also know that the technology Gateway delivers will be top notch and customized to our specific requirements." Gateway is a leading branded integrator of technology solutions. From high-end servers to market-leading plasma displays to comprehensive services, Gateway delivers whole-office technology solutions, coupled with high-touch service. Serving educational institutions for more than 15 years, Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, California Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit www.gateway.com/business.