News from Acorn Computers - Release Date: 31st May 1994 
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Independent Schools To Benefit From Latest Acorn Leasing Scheme 

Acorn Computers, the leading provider of computers to UK schools, has 
announced Independent Options, an IT leasing scheme for independent schools 
designed to meet the specific financial and educational needs of this 
sector.  Acorn's Independent Options will be backed up by an extensive 
campaign targeting headteachers, bursars and IT co-ordinators at independent 
schools to help them understand the benefits of IT leasing. 

Peter Talbot, General Manager UK Education at Acorn Computers, comments: 
"Leasing allows independent schools to install state-of-the-art computer 
systems without paying out large sums up front.  This, in turn, can make the 
school more attractive to parents, generating increased profitability and 
more funds to re-invest in equipment and educational resources.  Acorn's 
Independent Options gives schools the chance to swap old hardware for new 
during a rental period, so they can rest assured that they will not be left 
behind by any future technological developments." 

Independent Options is part of Acorn Options, a competitive leasing scheme 
for schools.  Options is promoted nationally by Acorn Education dealers and 
administered by Anglo Leasing, one of the largest technology finance 
companies in the UK.  Software, on-site support, technical or curriculum 
training are also available through the scheme.  Schools interested in more 
information about Acorn Options should contact the Options Administrator, 
Dawn McKenna on 061 832 6925. 

Founded in 1978, with 1992 revenues of #48.2m, Acorn Computers is the 
premier supplier of IT solutions to UK education and has been the leading 
provider of 32-bit RISC based personal computers since 1987.   In 1990, 
Acorn established an associate company, Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) in a 
joint venture with Apple Computer and VLSI Technology Inc to develop and 
exploit further Acorn's RISC processor technology.   Acorn works closely 
with a strong community of other industry partners, users and software 
developers to provide innovative technology solutions for the education, 
consumer, publishing and international markets.  Acorn Computers Limited is 
part of the Acorn Computer Group plc, which went public on the USM in 1983. 

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