ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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! The Children's Museum of Atlanta. The computers will be used to update the museum's existing IT infrastructure with more processing power and faster computing capabilities for their marketing, development, and membership departments. Canvas Systems provided the computers as an extension of their Asset Recovery and Disposition services, which recycle, reuse or redeploy IT equipment to help 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's Museum of Atlanta and a current board member," said Shannan Reese, director of development at the museum.
"James has donated great amounts of time and expertise to advise our development efforts and to help secure contributions."

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

Canvas Systems helps companies properly liquidate surplus equipment through a wide range of asset recovery services. Donations to philanthropic organizations are just one way Canvas redeploys unused or excess IT assets within the community to help fill technology needs. Canvas fully inspects and refurbishes equipment before offering it to community organizations. In response to the growing trend of electronic waste due to the high-tech revolution, Canvas also offers asset disposition services to companies looking to unload unwanted IT equipment. Any obsolete or unusable equipment is disposed of in accordance with government regulations.

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

About Canvas Systems

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

About Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a 30,000 square foot space filled with interactive and educational exhibits ideally suited for an often-overlooked age group - children eight-years-old and under. The museum's "permanent collection" 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! The Children's Museum of Atlanta also offers an ever-changing line-up of special exhibits, bringing in four distinct exhibitions each year.

Location:
Directly across from Centennial 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 available for 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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