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CA Selects PlumChoice to Deliver Anytime, Anywhere PC Support to Its Home and Small Office Customers


Online PC Technicians Deliver Remote Support for a Variety of Personal Technology Needs

BILLERICA, Mass., May 21, 2007 — PlumChoice (www.plumchoice.com), the nation's leader in remote PC services, today announced an agreement with CA, one of the world's largest information technology (IT) management software companies, to offer PlumChoice's full range of online technical PC support services to CA Home and Small Office customers. CA customers can now access PlumChoice's anytime, anywhere technology support directly from the CA Home and Small Office Website — http://shop.ca.com/stcontent/Resources/plumchoice.aspx

CA Home and Home Office products are offered by leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and are used by more than 12 million consumers. The products are based on CA's enterprise-grade solutions and include a full range of security and utility software solutions.

"CA's consumer and small-business customers don't have on-call access to an IT department the way our corporate customers do — even though their computers are just as important to them," said George Kafkarkou, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Home and Small Office Sales at CA. "By partnering with PlumChoice, CA is ensuring that these valued customers can get the PC technical support they need, when they need — so that they, too, can quickly overcome difficulties which they may encounter as they perform their daily computing tasks."

PlumChoice provides consumers and small businesses with around-the-clock, high-touch technical support delivered right through the Internet. Its mission is to help consumers with all of their personal technology needs, including set up, training and ongoing technology maintenance and repair on products ranging from PCs, networks and printers to MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras and more. The company further distinguishes its services with special "it's-all-about-you" options such as select your own tech, on-demand scheduling and easy online account management.

"We are seeing companies from hardware manufacturers to software providers to ISPs to retailers seeking to offer more robust services that enhance the customer experience with their products or services," said Ted Werth, CEO of PlumChoice. "PlumChoice gives companies the opportunity to connect with the customer beyond the point of purchase. We offer tech support that is not even remotely what you'd expect < and now CA customers can experience for themselves the convenience, friendliness and effectiveness of PlumChoice technology support anytime, anywhere."

All services are administered remotely and are available any time of the day or night at http://shop.ca.com. Prices range from $29.95 to $99.95 and they include:

  • PC Diagnostic
    Comprehensive PC diagnostic to identify problem areas and causes to common symptoms. Includes recommendations for repair.
  • Spyware & Virus Removal
    Quickly locate and remove spyware, adware, viruses and other online threats. Includes a review of your existing anti-spyware and anti-virus applications.
  • Wireless Network Setup
    Configure a secure wireless home network. A certified remote technician will help with set up, network security, configuration and file sharing for printers, PCs and other network devices.
  • Software Installation
    Remote technicians can help install or uninstall, setup and configure any CA software application, as well as other security, business, internet, email, gaming applications and more.

About PlumChoice, Inc.
Founded in 2001, PlumChoice is the nation's leader in providing premium online computer support for the home, home office and small business market. The company continues to raise the bar on customer satisfaction and service for the PC services industry. PlumChoice combines the latest innovations in remote desktop technology with a proven online delivery methodology to offer the easiest and most effective range of remote support services on the market. PlumChoice has demonstrated that its remote support services beat in-home service alternatives eight out of 10 times when it comes to customer satisfaction, speed, convenience, effectiveness, cost and security. PlumChoice services are also available through Circuit City stores, Firedog and EarthLink. For more information, visit www.plumchoice.com or call 1-888-PLUM-HELP (1-888-758-6435).

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