DirectPointe Partners with GE Healthcare and IHC; Utah Healthcare Practices to Receive Specialized Service Offering

Business Wire, July 18, 2006

LINDON, Utah -- DirectPointe, a leader in managed computing services, today announced a partnership with GE Healthcare and Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) to provide Utah physicians and healthcare practices with a comprehensive computing solution that significantly reduces their IT costs and ensures compliance with HIPAA and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) standards.

"DirectPointe, GE, and IHC have pioneered a unique, state-of-the-art technology solution for the healthcare market that is tailored to their needs for security, stability and compliance," said Michael Proper, president and CEO of DirectPointe. "DirectPointe is providing the technical expertise and infrastructure necessary for Utah physicians to feel confident focusing on their practice, while we focus on their technology."

By combining the expertise of GE, clinical depth of IHC, and technical backbone of DirectPointe, physicians have a comprehensive solution that delivers the latest technology at an affordable price. Intermountain Healthcare's relationship with GE Healthcare is now extended to allow physicians affiliated with IHC a special pricing model for Centricity Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records. These systems interface with the IHC systems, which brings critical information to the point of care.

"Intermountain Healthcare is excited to offer the physicians of Utah an extension of our relationship with GE Healthcare," said Brent Wallace, CMO, Intermountain Healthcare. "As a benefit of our working together, GE is able to offer reduced pricing on quality, office-based electronic records that will interface with IHC's new system medical record."

DirectPointe will assist GE and IHC with these initiatives by providing the technical infrastructure needed for the solution to be efficient and secure. For more information, please contact DirectPointe at info@directpointe.com.

About DirectPointe

DirectPointe Inc., based in Lindon, Utah, provides a simple yet comprehensive computing solution for small and midsize businesses. The company takes ownership of the entire computing lifecycle, including evaluating, acquiring, deploying, testing, fulfilling and supporting technology, so customers have one company to handle all their computing needs. DirectPointe provides standards-based PCs and servers, industry leading productivity software, wireless computing options, friendly and professional support with remote update and repair ability, on-site warranty service, secure remote data backup, and managed security solutions.

The complete solution is delivered for one monthly payment to ease budgeting and upfront costs. Businesses can have a complete solution that is simple, manageable, and affordable so they are free to focus on their business. For more information about DirectPointe, visit the company's Web site at www.directpointe.com or call 801-805-9700.