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NEWS RELEASE - April 15, 2007

iYogi Support Helps Your Computer Go Green

New Green PC Services Help Individuals and Small Businesses Save Energy and Money

October 15, 2007 ­ New York, NY ­ iYogi www.iyogi.net, a next-generation computer support services company, today announced the launch of their Green PC initiative. iYogi¹s new service is the first in the independent computer support industry to offer customers a way to save money, conserve energy and protect the environment by optimizing their PC¹s efficiency.

According to Energy Star, a joint program between the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, users can save up-to $75 Per Desktop PC annually through power management.

iYogi's Green PC initiative is a customized service that increases the energy-efficiency of users' computers starting with three primary

undertakings:

  • Computer assessment, analyzing settings and PC energy use.
  • Customized efficiency plan, geared specifically to the individual¹s usage patterns.
  • Implementing setting changes to maximize the computer's energy use.

This service is free for iYogi¹s annual subscribers, and can be purchased for $9.99 as a stand-alone service for new customers. iYogi's Green PC website can help users identify ways to responsibly recycle or dispose of their hardware as well as provide insight into how to select new computer equipment that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

"Most people do not realize the enormous drain that PCs and laptops impose on electrical resources, " said Vishal Dhar, president of iYogi. "Our Green PC service will allow small businesses and individuals to use technology responsibly, saving money in the process. By making small changes in the way you work, something as simply as not using screensavers, you can reduce your electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint." For more information on iYogi's Green PC initiative visit www.green-pc.

ABOUT IYOGI

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, NY, iYogi provides personalized computer support computer support for small business and home office users.  iYogi offers 24/7 phone and online assistance for technologies we use every day and supports products from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing proprietary technology, iMantra, and superior team talent, iYogi delivers higher resolution benchmarks and service levels than competing support services. For more information and a detailed list of supported technologies, visit: www.iyogi.net

 

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