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Durham, N.C.—WorkSmart, the premier provider of Information Technology services and solutions in North Carolina, announced today they have partnered with the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to provide IT support services. The Summer Learning service plan includes WorkSmart's newest service, ManagedShield Hosted Desktop, a service that utilizes datacenter resources to deliver virtualized servers and workstations to employees.

WorkSmart's Hosted Desktop services allows the organization to reduce their upfront capital investment, ensure flexibility for future growth and enable easy access for remote and traveling users. Hosted Desktop also lowers their environmental impact by requiring less equipment at their office.

"WorkSmart is an integral part of our organizational team", said Bob Saffold, COO of National Summer Learning Association. "We're impressed by the high level of service they deliver and anticipate a significant increase in productivity and efficiency. WorkSmart is helping us utilize cutting edge IT infrastructure in a cost-effective manner."

"National Summer Learning Association is utilizing a solution for their technology infrastructure that meets three important goals for every organization: the solution is scalable and resilient, easy to use and support and requires a very low upfront investment," said WorkSmart Vice President and COO, Clay Harris. "WorkSmart is proud to help the National Summer Learning Association accomplish their goals."

About National Summer Learning Association

The mission of the National Summer Learning Association is to connect and equip schools and community organizations to deliver quality summer learning programs to our nation's youth to help close the achievement gap. The organization serves as a network hub for thousands of summer learning program providers and stakeholders across the country, providing tools, resources and expertise to improve quality, generate support and increase youth access and participation. For more information, visit www.summerlearning.org.

About WorkSmart

WorkSmart provides Information Technology services and solutions to business, government, and education throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. With the philosophy that reliable IT services require dedication, responsiveness, and accountability, WorkSmart partners with clients to provide managed services, onsite and helpdesk support, computer network design and implementation services, and web development. They are headquartered in Raleigh-Durham with branch-offices in Charlotte and Greensboro and onsite support partners across the U.S. Visit www.worksmart.com to learn more.

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