SteelWorks(R) Mobile Customers to Leverage Dell's Worldwide OEM Capability

HERNDON, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SteelCloud (Nasdaq: SCLD), a leading integrator of embedded computing and server appliances, today announced that it will work with Dell's OEM division to manufacture and support its next generation of SteelWorks((R)) Mobile appliances for BlackBerry((R)) Enterprise Server 5.0.

SteelCloud recently announced a significantly upgraded SteelWorks((R)) Mobile appliance incorporating its new EverAvail(TM) High Availability Suite. EverAvail(TM) is a suite of applications that leverage the high-availability features of BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 to provide robust, self-contained automated fail-over and facilities for disaster back-up/recovery and patch management in a hardened Microsoft Windows Server platform.

"SteelCloud is leveraging our 11(th) generation PowerEdge servers, significant engineering, integration, and tier one quality and support capability to deliver a more stable and reliable server appliance," said Rick Froehlich, vice president and general manager of Dell's OEM Solutions Group. "We've been in the appliance business for more than ten years now, and are confident that a Dell-powered appliance for the Blackberry Enterprise Server will help SteelCloud change the game for customers in need of a truly turnkey enterprise mobility solution."

"We believe that working with Dell's OEM division in the integration, delivery, and support of the SteelWorks((R)) Mobile appliance is the single most significant step we have taken in addressing the tremendous market opportunity for our appliance for BlackBerry Enterprise Server," remarked Brian Hajost, SteelCloud president and CEO. "Dell is without equal in providing the depth of state-of-the-art products and breadth of worldwide support. Outsourcing this vital function to Dell will allow us to better serve our customers while concentrating our energies on the continued development of our appliance software technology and on the sales and marketing of SteelWorks((R)) Mobile."

SteelCloud's new appliance hardware platforms will be based on Dell's PowerEdge R410 server technology. These appliances provide simplified support, improved performance, and increased energy efficiency. Field hardware support of the new SteelWorks((R)) Mobile appliances will be provided by Dell. Shipments are projected to begin in August.

About SteelCloud

SteelCloud is a developer and integrator of mobility computing appliance solutions. The Company designs, architects and develops specialized appliance solutions for mobile computing technologies including the BlackBerry((R)) Enterprise Server. For both commercial and government markets, the Company delivers integrated hardware/software appliance solutions that focus on ease of deployment, policy compliance, and high availability. Over its 20-year history, the Company has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction. The Company can be reached at (703) 674 5500. Additional information is available at www.steelcloud.com. E-mail: info@steelcloud.com.

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