Advanced security mechanism helps cost-effectively prevent theft of equipment and general damage in open-access areas

CHISAGO CITY, Minn. -- Kendall Howard today announced the launch of its Anti-Theft PC Security Stand, the industry's most advanced method for keeping PC hardware safe from theft and general damage.

"Organizations everywhere are seeking to protect their computer equipment and the intellectual property they store," said Randy Herreid, president and CEO, Kendall Howard. "Our new Anti-Theft PC Security Stand gives IT managers in corporate organizations a powerful, cost-effective deterrent while still allowing access to key technology resources." Unlike existing systems designed with plastic interlocks or cables that are quickly bypassed, the Kendall Howard stand is constructed with heavy-duty steel brackets that can be securely screwed to a desktop. The unit secures a small form factor PC and a 15-inch to 22-inch LCD monitor without limiting usage, such as the ability to tilt a computer screen up and down.

"The stand also prevents unauthorized access to the computer's hard drive," said Herreid. "This preventive measure has proven to significantly reduce the loss of equipment and, more importantly, of data held in the computers - the value of which is often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars."

There are many other computer theft and data recovery statistics that suggest preventive measures are vital to a corporation's bottom line, including:

* Eighty-five percent of organizations report that they have had a data breach event.

Scott and Scott LLP and Ponemon Institute LLC, May 15, 2007

* Only 35 percent of IT professionals in midmarket companies say they are equipped to deal with lost corporate or personal data.

King Research survey of IT professionals sponsored by KACE, March 2007

The Anti-Theft PC Security Stand, which is now available for shipment through the Kendall Howard dealer network, features ventilated support brackets, high-grade security screws, and cable management for peripherals, including the mouse, keyboard, speakers and headphones. To find a dealer near you, call 651-213-1333.

About Kendall Howard:

Kendall Howard is a leading manufacturer of computer rack enclosures and network infrastructure products. Its products range from complete computer lab furniture to high-end data storage cabinets and accessories. The company manufactures the majority of its product lines in Minnesota; a rare occurrence in a world where most technology products are sourced oversees. Kendall Howard employs cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and automation strategies such as robotic welding, automated packaging lines and integrated cellular assembly. The company has maintained a steady sales growth of 30 percent each quarter since its inception in 2002, selling exclusively through its international dealer network. For more information, visit http://www.kendallhoward.com.

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