Exchange Hosting for 2007

09Nov

Exchange My Mail Expands Use of SWsoft

Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as ExchangeMyMail, Press Releases

SWsoft announced today that Exchange My Mail Inc. - http://www.exchangemymail.com is expanding its use of SWsoft PEM automation software to launch Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Blackberry mobile email services.

The new offerings will enable Exchange My Mail customers and resellers to manage and deploy messaging and collaboration solutions, and cost-effectively add support for Blackberry technologies.

Using the PEM solution for Hosted Exchange, Exchange My Mail can deploy both Exchange 2003 and Exchange 2007 service offerings. PEM also automates the provisioning, billing and monitoring of Blackberry services, allowing Exchange My Mail to offer mobile email solutions previously provided by large telecom carriers.

“The SWsoft PEM solution for Hosted Exchange allows us to offer the most advanced and up-to-date messaging services to our customers,” said Dave Grantz, chief information officer, Exchange My Mail. “This creates an opportunity for us to reach a larger customer base and grow demand for these service offerings.”

“PEM enables service providers, such as Exchange My Mail, to automate all aspects of advanced Microsoft service offerings, such as Hosted Exchange and Windows SharePoint Services,” said Kurt Daniel, senior vice president of marketing and business development, SWsoft. “Service providers can also use PEM to take advantage of our Open Fusion initiative to launch integrated hosting services and take advantage of software-as-a-service (SaaS) opportunities.”

PEM is a customizable data center automation solution that allows service providers to more efficiently manage their infrastructure. With PEM’s modular design and flexible architecture, a system can expand to include new services and scale to several million customers.

The latest version, PEM 2.6.4, provides support for the following key services:

- Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – PEM supports Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2003 within the same infrastructure, allowing service providers to deploy both versions and providing a migration path for legacy mailboxes from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007.

- Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – PEM enables service providers to automatically deliver advanced collaboration services using Windows SharePoint Services.

- BlackBerry Enterprise Server Version 4.1.4 – PEM allows service providers and resellers to automatically provision Exchange accounts on Blackberry Enterprise Servers while allowing customers to initiate email activation and remote device wiping using a web interface.

Open Fusion is an SWsoft technology initiative to improve integration among a wide range of systems, third-party applications and modules, and custom and in-house solutions. The Open Fusion platform enables optimized delivery of SaaS and traditional hosting services to help independent software vendors and service providers take full advantage of new opportunities in the market The Application Packaging Standard (APS) is a key element in this initiative and provides a format for software applications running on hosting platforms.

About Exchange My Mail
Exchange My Mail is a full service provider of hosted business-class email and collaboration services. By partnering with industry-leading technology partners, Exchange My Mail provides small and medium business customers and enterprise departments with customized and affordable advanced messaging solutions. Exchange My Mail customers looking for wireless solutions benefit from the company’s 10 years of experience in mobile messaging. To learn more and sign up for a trial, visit www.ExchangeMyMail.com.

About SWsoft
SWsoft is a global leader in virtualization and automation software that helps consumers, businesses, and service providers optimize their use of technology. The company’s software is used by 700,000 customers in 125 countries. The SWsoft product line includes Virtuozzo - the leading operating system virtualization solution, Parallels - the leading desktop virtualization product, and Plesk - the leading server control panel. Founded in 1999, the company has offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.swsoft.com.

08Nov

Web Developer, Reseller, Non-Profit Discounts

Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Fpweb.net, Press Releases

November 8, 2007 - Managed hosting and dedicated service provider Fpweb.net offers hosting discounts for web developers, resellers and non-profit organizations. Whether it is a free site or discounted rates, these three programs offer valuable benefits for hosting with Frontpages.

Through the Web Developer Program, customers receive free SharePoint, Exchange, web or dedicated server hosting when they refer two or more customers every six months. Referred customer plans must be of equal or greater value to the free plan in order to qualify.

The Reseller Hosting Program allows customers to start a hosting company without purchasing expensive equipment or hiring engineers. Frontpages takes care of it for you. Tiered discounts are applied based on the number of plans purchased, starting with as few as two hosting plans. Customers with multiple hosting accounts should consider reseller hosting, as they can save as much as 40% on shared hosting plans and 10% on dedicated server plans.

With the Non-Profit Hosting Program, organizations receive deep discounts on hosting services. Charitable or educational organizations must be able to verify their non-profit status through a 501(c)(3) document or a federal/ state tax exempt form. Non-profit customers receive a 30% discount on all shared hosting plans and a 10% discount on all dedicated server plans.

“We have designed these programs to help clients grow their revenue and customer base, while keeping IT costs low,” said Rob LaMear, President of Frontpages. “Through these offers, clients and their customers receive reliable hosting and great support at a discounted rate.” Visit our site for more information on discount web hosting.

Frontpages Web Hosting Network is a leader in providing managed web hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM and dedicated server solutions to customers around the world. As one of the largest independent, U.S.-owned, managed hosting providers today, they serve companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to the SME (small and medium-enterprise) market.

08Nov

EXCHANGE MY MAIL LAUNCHES EXCHANGE 2007

Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as ExchangeMyMail, Press Releases

Albertson, NY (November 2007) – Exchange My Mail, an emerging leader in Microsoft Exchange hosting and visible at www.exchangemymail.com, is announcing the launch ofMicrosoft Exchange 2007. “We built an entirely new network using name brand top of the line equipment such as Cisco switches and routers, Dell servers, and an EMC San.” Says Steven Daneshgar (Chief Operating Officer )

This exciting new network is ideal for businesses, large or small, and individuals that want to outsource their e-mail and wireless devices. ActiveSync, Postini spam and virus protection, free copies of Outlook 2007, and customer support that is unparalleled in the industry are just a few of the reasons that people have been taking advantage of Exchange My Mail.

Microsoft Exchange 2007 requires all new hardware because of its 64 bit architecture. With this in mind, companies are now looking to outsource Microsoft Exchange instead of keeping it in-house. A large majority of companies have seen major cost savings after outsourcing Microsoft Exchange, as a hosted Exchange removes the hidden costs of ongoing maintenance, as well as the high upfront costs of purchasing additional software and licensing. Items such as Outlook 2007 for each end user, Anti-Virus, Exchange server licensing, user licensing, backup software and hardware are just a few of the additional reasons that companies are outsourcing their Exchange.

Chief Technology Officer, David Grantz, acknowledges that Exchange My Mail was not the first to launch Exchange 2007, but states that the delay was absolutely necessary.

“We were just not willing to let our customers be a test bed while the unexpected problems came to the surface. Now that we have seen the data, and the first few hot fixes have been released, we are ready to enable this service for our customers,” Mr. Grantz said.

Exchange My Mail has become known for its excellent uptime status and its superior customer service. They now offer Microsoft Exchange 2007 so their customers can take advantage of the same uptime and quality customer service, while also being able to take advantage of some new and exciting features, including:

* 64bit architecture for increased performance and reliability
* Microsoft Outlook 2007 ( included )
* Increased options for storage
* Enhanced Outlook Web Access (OWA)

Those using Exchange My Mail at www.exchangemymail.com, can look forward to the same excellent service that they have always had. Individual Plans start at $9.99 per month with no set-up fees, no contracts, and no minimums. Multi-user corporate plans with pooled storage start at just $34.99. For more information about Microsoft Exchange 2007, plan service options, or to discover more about Exchange My Mail, please visit www.exchangemymail.com.

Apptix Voice Offers Premium Hosted VoIP Services to SMBs with Polycom’s HD Voice Phones

Herndon, Va., Nov. 6, 2007

Apptix (OSE:APP), the premier provider of on-demand business communications solutions for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), today announced its status as a certified Polycom Reseller. Apptix now offers Polycom’s latest standards-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones to its customers, including the Polycom HD Voice™ SoundPoint IP 550 and 650 models. The announcement is part of a new set of Apptix Voice programs and products, which will simplify the adoption of premium quality VoIP telephony solutions among SMBs.

A leader in Hosted Exchange services for SMBs in North America, Apptix has seen growing demand for its recently launched Hosted VoIP service, Apptix Voice, both among its Hosted Exchange customers and organizations new to the company. In order to provide small businesses with a premium Voice service to complement its existing market-leading hosted email and collaboration services, Apptix has partnered with Polycom, which is the leading independent supplier of standards-based VoIP endpoints, to offer best-in-class high definition phones.

“Office phones, mobile devices and email are the critical backbone for our SMB customers who rely on their communications technology to maintain a smooth running business,” said Amir Hudda, CEO of Apptix. “Partnering with Polycom, the industry leader in unified collaborative communications solutions, allows us to bring our customers the best in VoIP services through the combination of our Apptix hosted VoIP services and Polycom’s HD Voice phones. Whether talking to their clients or communicating with remote employees, our SMB customers can now have crystal clear, more life-like phone conversations which can significantly boost recognition and enhance productivity.”

“By teaming with Apptix, we offer SMBs the opportunity to implement the ultimate in high definition telephony as an integral part of their broader communications solutions,” said Chalan Aras, vice president of marketing for Polycom’s Voice Communications division. “Polycom HD Voice allows an SMB of any size to ’sound’ big and operate like a world-class enterprise.”

Apptix Voice services include:

* Standard voice mail, voice mail to email, call forwarding, call transferring, auto attendant and three-way calling functionality
* Mobility support through find me/follow me and remote office features
* A web portal interface for self-configuration and provisioning of voice services
* Corporate voice networking to support multiple locations and free on-network extension dialing
* An integrated Outlook® Toolbar to provide instant access to calling features (including click-to-dial) right from Microsoft® Outlook
* Polycom’s standards-based SoundPoint® IP 650 and IP 550 desktop phones

Polycom HD Phones provide:

* Twice the clarity of ordinary phone calls for life-like, vibrant conversations
* Ability to hear every word without repeating
* Remote collaboration with vibrant voice quality
* Wideband technology that provides over twice the clarity of ordinary phone calls
* Polycom’s patented Acoustic Clarity Technology 2, featuring the latest full duplex, echo cancellation, and noise reduction technology with advanced voice processing
* Best-in-class system design, best software components and hardware design for maximum sound quality

In related news, Apptix is announcing a new Leasing Program for its SMB customers, which includes leasing options for the new Polycom phones and is launching its “Getting Started with VoIP” program, designed to introduce small businesses to affordable, business-class VoIP phone service. Apptix will offer two free months of Apptix Voice service to all new qualifying subscribers between November 6, 2007 and December 31, 2007.

About Apptix Voice
Apptix Voice is a hosted VoIP solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers business-class telephony features including standard voice mail, call forwarding, call transferring, auto attendant and three-way calling functionality. To support mobile workers and telecommuting, Apptix Voice provides innovative features such as find me-follow me, remote office and corporate voice networking services with free on-network extension dialing. An integrated Outlook Toolbar provides users who prefer to work through their computers with instant access to calling features (including click-to-dial) right from Microsoft Outlook. Users can configure and add new voice services to suit their individual needs through an easy-to-use web portal.

Apptix Voice can be deployed in less than 30 days and Apptix manages the entire process, which includes an optional on-site network assessment, porting of existing phone numbers, hardware and service plan selection, and installation services. Apptix Voice plans start at $39.99 per month for basic features including voicemail, auto attendant and call forwarding. A full-featured Call Center solution is also available; this add-on provides complete call center functionality, including call queuing, call center agent distribution and statistical reporting. Package features can be customized to meet the specific needs of each customer. For more information about Apptix Voice please visit www.apptixvoice.com

New VoIP Leasing Options Make it Easy and Affordable for Small and Medium-sized Businesses to Adopt Latest VoIP Technology

Herndon, Va., Nov. 6, 2007

Apptix (OSE:APP), the premier provider of on-demand business communications solutions for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), today announced the availability of a new leasing program for Apptix Voice, the company’s hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution. The announcement is part of a new set of Apptix Voice programs and products, which will simplify the adoption of premium quality VoIP telephony solutions among SMBs.

A leader in Hosted Exchange services for SMBs in North America, Apptix has seen growing demand for its recently launched Hosted VoIP service both among its Hosted Exchange customers and organizations new to Apptix. In order to provide small businesses with a premium Voice service to complement its existing market-leading hosted email and collaboration services, Apptix has partnered with Solarcom Capital, the nation’s premier IT infrastructure leasing company. Through Solarcom Capital, Apptix will provide SMBs with new options for equipment procurement and set-up resulting in a low-cost entry alternative to business-class hosted VoIP services.

“Our customers are choosing Apptix Voice because it delivers business-class functionality for a lower total cost of ownership than traditional telephony options and lets our small business customers focus on their business instead of having to manage their own telephony infrastructure,” said Amir Hudda, CEO of Apptix. “The initial capital outlay for equipment purchase and set-up for any telephony solution, VoIP or traditional, can be a barrier to entry for smaller businesses. Our new VoIP leasing program eliminates this barrier and demonstrates our continued focus on delivering enterprise-class business communications services at small-business prices. We are very pleased to partner with an industry leader like Solarcom Capital to bring this offering to our SMB customers.”

“Our goal is to make technology acquisition easy and affordable, and to maximize the value companies receive from their investment. When a customer can get the technology and services they need without a lot of pain and effort, they can focus on the real goal - building their business,” said Solarcom Capital President Bob Necessary. “This program makes it simple for SMBs to get the reliable, adaptable VoIP technology they need and it’s why we are so proud to be working with a technology leader like Apptix.”

Apptix Voice Leasing Program:

* Designed exclusively for SMBs, provides access to latest business-class VoIP technology
* Significantly reduces up-front capital costs and barriers to entry
* Delivered in partnership with Solarcom Capital
* Can include most Apptix Voice services, such as site surveys, equipment, shipping and installation
* Example of Leasing Option: For a 5 person subscription to Apptix Voice, the equipment lease would cost approximately $76.44 per month for 24 months with a $1.00 buyout option (not including plan cost). The same equipment and installation would cost $1,590.00 up-front in a purchase option.

In related news, Apptix is announcing a new partnership with Polycom to deliver the latest in VoIP phones and Polycom certification. Apptix is also launching its “Getting Started with VoIP” program, designed to introduce small businesses to affordable, business-class VoIP phone service. Under this program, Apptix will offer two free months of Apptix Voice service to all new qualifying subscribers between November 6, 2007 and December 31, 2007.

About Apptix Voice
Apptix Voice is a hosted VoIP solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers business-class telephony features including standard voice mail, call forwarding, call transferring, auto attendant and three-way calling functionality. To support mobile workers and telecommuting, Apptix Voice provides innovative features such as find me-follow me, remote office and corporate voice networking services with free on-network extension dialing. An integrated Outlook Toolbar provides users who prefer to work through their computers with instant access to calling features (including click-to-dial) right from Microsoft Outlook. Users can configure and add new voice services to suit their individual needs through an easy-to-use web portal.

Apptix Voice can be deployed in less than 30 days and Apptix manages the entire process, which includes an optional on-site network assessment, porting of existing phone numbers, hardware and service plan selection, and installation services. Apptix Voice plans start at $39.99 per month for basic features including voicemail, auto attendant and call forwarding. A full-featured Call Center solution is also available; this add-on provides complete call center functionality, including call queuing, call center agent distribution and statistical reporting. Package features can be customized to meet the specific needs of each customer. For more information about Apptix Voice please visit www.apptixvoice.com

Innovative Leasing Program and High Definition (HD) Phones Make it Easy and Affordable for SMBs to Adopt Latest VoIP Technology

Herndon, Va., Nov. 6, 2007

Apptix (OSE:APP), the premier provider of on-demand business communications solutions for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), today introduced a set of new hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and programs which will simplify the adoption of premium quality VoIP telephony solutions among SMBs. The new programs are a direct response to demand from Apptix SMB customers for flexible and affordable hosted VoIP services that leverage the latest VoIP technology.

Since launching Apptix Voice in March 2007 with enhanced business-class features, Apptix has experienced increasing adoption of the company’s Hosted VoIP service, both among its existing Hosted Exchange email customers and organizations new to Apptix. Through ongoing dialog with its SMB customers, Apptix has validated its initial belief that there is indeed significant market demand for hosted VoIP within the SMB market, but that small business customers require flexible contracts and programs that allow them to readily and affordably adopt business-class VoIP solutions.

“Our SMB customers are telling us they are ready to expand their business communications tools beyond Hosted Exchange services and make the move to Hosted VoIP because of the tremendous business value this service offers,” said Amir Hudda, CEO of Apptix. “However, small businesses, in particular, are asking for additional flexibility and choices to help them get started. We are very excited to be able to respond to their needs with a new leasing program, a start-up promotional program and the introduction of the latest in VoIP technology - Polycom’s High Definition (HD) phones. Combined with Apptix hosted email and mobile communications solutions, these new hosted voice services provide our customers with a single partner for all their business communications needs. ”

Today, Apptix introduces three new additions to its Apptix Voice service:

* Hosted VoIP Leasing Program - Designed exclusively for SMBs, Apptix will now offer qualifying customers an affordable leasing program, which will significantly reduce up-front equipment and service costs and gives SMBs access to the latest VoIP technology.

* HD Phone Availability and Polycom Certification - Apptix is announcing a partnership with Polycom to offer its customers access to the latest in VoIP phones and equipment, including Polycom’s HD Voice™ phones.

* Apptix Voice “Getting Started with VoIP” Program - Designed to introduce small businesses to affordable, business-class VoIP phone service, Apptix will offer two free months of Apptix Voice service to all new qualifying subscribers between November 6, 2007 and December 31, 2007.

“We have been an Apptix customer for nearly two years and based on our experience with their Hosted Exchange services, we felt confident in moving to their new Hosted VoIP service and continuing to work with Apptix as our trusted business communications provider,” said Quentin Krengel, Principal and Founder, Krengel Technology. “Our business is all about delivering quality marketing and technology services to our clients and we believe that to do that successfully, it’s all about the people and the way we communicate. Apptix Voice and Apptix Hosted Exchange enable our success by streamlining and unifying the way we communicate with our clients and partners.”

“In 2007, we estimate that there are 560,000 Hosted VoIP seats, representing $318.9M in revenues. This market is expected to grow to 2,434,000 seats (45.5% CAGR) and $1,144.6M in revenues (38.6% CAGR) by 2011. Although there are large-scale players dominating the VoIP space for enterprise solutions, the market opportunity in serving smaller companies is still up for grabs,” said Will Stofega, research manager for VoIP services at IDC. “Apptix has established a pattern of success delivering hosted Email and Collaboration solutions to the SMB market. With the addition of its new Hosted VoIP Leasing Program, Apptix is well-positioned to achieve further success and can now serve as a ‘one-stop shop’ for small business customers who are seeking to outsource their business communications.”

About Apptix Voice
Apptix Voice is a hosted VoIP solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers business-class telephony features including standard voice mail, call forwarding, call transferring, auto attendant and three-way calling functionality. To support mobile workers and telecommuting, Apptix Voice provides innovative features such as find me-follow me, remote office and corporate voice networking services with free on-network extension dialing. An integrated Outlook Toolbar provides users who prefer to work through their computers with instant access to calling features (including click-to-dial) right from Microsoft Outlook. Users can configure and add new voice services to suit their individual needs through an easy-to-use web portal.

Apptix Voice can be deployed in less than 30 days and Apptix manages the entire process, which includes an optional on-site network assessment, porting of existing phone numbers, hardware and service plan selection, and installation services. Apptix Voice plans start at $39.99 per month for basic features including voicemail, auto attendant and call forwarding. A full-featured Call Center solution is also available; this add-on provides complete call center functionality, including call queuing, call center agent distribution and statistical reporting. Package features can be customized to meet the specific needs of each customer. For more information about Apptix Voice please visit www.apptixvoice.com

Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the U.S. government requires that all public companies, whether large or small, comply with federal regulations regarding the archiving of electronic data including email. It is often difficult for smaller public firms to meet these requirements as many do not have the necessary financial or IT resources to conform with the law. The ability to deploy an archiving solution from a provider of hosted software services now enables public firms to easily and cost effectively comply with these federal regulations. At 123Together.com, we offer a full suite of hosted services providing public firms with a one-stop-shop of industry-leading business tools for a small monthly fee.

Our hosted Microsoft Exchange Server coupled with our hosted archiving solution provides users with the most feature rich, stable and secure central email repository where all corporate email is archived and can only be accessed through a secure, web-based interface. 123Together.com’s hosted archiving solution now provides public companies of all sizes with a viable response to the legal requirements placed upon them by the SEC.

Burlington, MA, November 6, 2007 - 123Together.com, the leading provider of hosted enterprise-class messaging and collaboration solutions such as Microsoft Exchange Hosting and Hosted SharePoint, offers a hosted archiving solution providing public companies with the ability to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations associated with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The compliance deadline for Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which established rules and regulations for financial and accounting disclosures of public companies, has been extended to fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2007. Small and large public companies alike must abide by all archiving and compliance regulations by the end of 2007.

123Together.com’s Exchange hosting service combined with its hosted archive solution is designed to help public companies meet the demands placed on their electronic communications systems by Federal regulations. It delivers a security-enhanced and virtually tamperproof archiving solution for email, allowing public companies regulated by the SEC to store and retrieve communications as they strive to comply with the data and transaction demands of this regulator.

This centralized mail repository is deployed in a hosted environment. Once archived, messages can then be accessed through a security-enhanced, web-based interface. Flexible search queries can then be used to locate messages quickly. Upon retrieval, users can conduct a variety of actions, including tag, file, export, forward via SMTP, and restore.

“Public companies now have a financially viable resolution to the rigorous demands of SEC regulations. Our hosted archiving solution does not require any upfront capital investment, allows IT personnel to focus on more important tasks and enables the company to quickly become compliant with SEC imposed deadlines,” said Ravi Agarwal, chief executive officer of 123Together.com.  “Businesses may also choose to utilize our hosted Exchange service but are not required to do so to take advantage of our archiving service.  They can exploit the functionality of this service with their in-house Exchange server or with a POP3/SMTP setup - while saving money by not having to install or manage any new hardware or software on their new server.”

About 123Together.com
Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, 123Together.com, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is a leading provider of hosted enterprise-class messaging and collaboration solutions including Microsoft Exchange Server.  It provides shared and dedicated hosting services for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services v3.0 with full support for mobile device integration services such as Blackberry Enterprise Server, Good Messaging and ActiveSync/Windows Mobile.  Customers also receive free Outlook 2007, live 24×7 U.S.-based phone and email support, advanced spam and virus filtering, and a 100% uptime guarantee for dedicated servers.  A 30-day no obligation trial is available. Additional information can be found at www.123Together.com.

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05Nov

Intermedia Joins BlackBerry® Alliance Program

Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Intermedia, Press Releases

New York, NY (November 5, 2007) - Intermedia, a global leader in business email services, has joined the BlackBerry® System Integrator (SI) Alliance Program and is offering hosted BlackBerry® services to small and medium businesses.

“We are pleased to become a member of the BlackBerry SI Alliance Program,” said Serguei Sofinski, CEO of Intermedia. “Hosted BlackBerry services are in tremendous demand among our customers and the trend towards wireless email and wireless collaboration applications is growing strongly. We look forward to working closely with RIM to promote the BlackBerry solution and to help our customers achieve the many benefits of wireless connectivity.”

Utilizing Hosted BlackBerry® Enterprise Server from Research In Motion (RIM), Intermedia can offer customers in small and medium sized businesses the same enterprise-level security, reliability, features and functionality of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution without customers having to worry about managing the solution themselves.

Intermedia provides business email software as a service (SaaS) to over 20,000 companies worldwide, with a focus on 24×7 support and guaranteed uptime. Under the BlackBerry SI Alliance program, Intermedia gains business and marketing resources, support services and accreditation from RIM for providing hosted BlackBerry services.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

LiveOffice Hosted Archiving Includes Unlimited Storage to Meet Growing Demand for Retaining Electronic Communications

2007 Exchange Connections
Booth #308

LAS VEGAS, November 5, 2007 LiveOffice, a leading provider of hosted messaging, archiving, security and compliance solutions, today announced a new partner program that enables resellers to offer private-label hosted email archiving and private-label Hosted Microsoft Exchange 2007 to their customers. This initiative provides value-added resellers (VARs), service and solution providers as well as IT consultants with turnkey options for message management that minimize technology administration headaches while creating increased revenue streams.

“Growing legal requirements calling for the proper retention of electronic communications and the complications associated with migrating or upgrading to Exchange 2007 are posing significant challenges to businesses of all sizes,” said Matt Smith, president, LiveOffice. “To meet the market’s increasing demand for hosted solutions, LiveOffice has assembled a comprehensive software-as-a-service offering to ensure that resellers and their customers are able to cost effectively manage their emails without large setup fees, major hardware upgrades or ongoing maintenance headaches.”

LiveOffice Hosted Archiving offers resellers and their customers a number of benefits, including:

  • Cost effective pricing with only a three-seat minimum required, putting hosted archiving easily within reach for SMBs as well as enterprises
  • Elimination of mailbox quotas and storage management woes with unlimited storage at no additional charge
  • Ability to meet e-discovery/authenticity requirements and enforce corporate policies with fully integrated message indexing, search and retrieval capabilities
  • Peace of mind knowing that email messages are protected in the event of service outages or catastrophic loss
  • Tight integration with any mail server environment, eliminating the need to purchase hardware or software

LiveOffice Hosted Exchange 2007 offers resellers and their customers a variety of benefits, including:

  • No impact on daily operations with LiveOffice’s quick and easy implementation process
  • Budget-friendly pricing structure with no long-term contracts or surprise fees
  • Unsurpassed mobility with enhanced Outlook Web Access enables “road warriors” to maintain productivity no matter where their jobs take them
  • Reliable data security with built-in spam and virus protection
  • Hassle-free maintenance with automatic upgrades as new software becomes available

To learn more about LiveOffice’s Private-Label Hosted Solutions, click here.

About the LiveOffice Three-tier Partner Program

The LiveOffice partner program is designed to fit any business model, allowing companies to choose whether they wish to resell services on their own or refer their customers to LiveOffice. In addition, partners have the flexibility to select either a private-label or LiveOffice-branded version of Hosted Exchange 2007 or Hosted Archiving. The three-tier program includes the following options:

  • Associate Engineered to reward IT consultants and VARs for their referral activities. At this level, associates earn commission for each successful referral.
  • Reseller Geared toward mid-level/regional resellers, including service providers, specialty VARs and technology/solution providers, who want to expand their service offerings. Partners in this tier benefit from private-labeling options, higher margins and recurring revenue streams.
  • Strategic Designed for national and global partners who want to offer the highest value to their customers by integrating or private-labeling LiveOffice services with their existing products. This tier provides the highest levels of profit margin, client support and jointly created marketing programs.

Compare the benefits of each tier side-by-side. Or, if you are interested in becoming a LiveOffice partner, please complete the Partnership Inquiry Form.

Visit LiveOffice in booth 308 at Exchange Connections in Las Vegas through November 7th.

31Oct

SAS 70 Type II Certification

Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Fpweb.net, Press Releases

October 31, 2007 - Managed hosting and dedicated service provider Fpweb.net announced today that their data center achieved SAS 70 Type II certification from a third-party auditing firm.

The auditor closely reviewed numerous processes and controls relating to logical and physical access, security of environment and information, backup/recovery, secure storage and other such operations. As one of the highest industry-accepted auditing standards for service companies, SAS 70 certification provides customers with guaranteed security and reliability for their managed systems.

Frontpages’ data center is a world class facility, situated on a dual utility power grid. The state of the art facility includes biometric security, redundancy in all critical systems, on-site Network Operations Centers (NOCs) and qualified engineers 24/7/365. “It has always been our goal to provide a fast, secure, reliable data center,” said Rob LaMear, President of Frontpages, “but this certification proves that our data center is backed by internal controls that meet the superior standards needed by our federal and compliance regulated customers.”

Frontpages Web Hosting Network is a leader in providing managed web hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM and dedicated server solutions to customers around the world. As one of the largest independent, U.S.-owned, managed hosting providers today, they serve companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to the SME (small and medium-enterprise) market.

Audit assists USA.NET clients in achieving control-related needs

DENVER, CO – October 25, 2007 – Top-rated email hosting provider USA.NET announced today that it has completed its fifth consecutive annual SAS 70 Type II audit.

The SAS 70 Type II is widely recognized and demonstrates that USA.NET had an audit of its control activities relating to its Hosted Microsoft Exchange for its clients. It also examines the operational effectiveness of those controls.

The audit was completed by Deloitte and Touche LLP, a U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and one of the Big 4 accounting firms.

In an era when controls are crucial and control deficiencies can be fatal, businesses using USA.NET for Exchange Hosting have the following benefits:

1. Peace of mind: A client receives an opinion that an annual SAS 70 Type II independent audit internationally recognized and respected - has been performed for USA.NET.

2. A risk management tool: A SAS 70 Type II audit includes not only the examination of controls in place, as in a Type I audit, but also includes an opinion on the operating effectiveness of the controls during a period of time. Companies undergoing an SAS 70 Type II audit are committed to providing clients with information on the effectiveness of their controls throughout the year. USA.NET’s management has always been committed to the design and implementation of industry-leading controls.

3. Time and cost savings: USA.NET assumes the cost of the SAS 70 Type II expense in order to help its clients and their auditors. Clients or their auditors may be able to rely upon the SAS 70 Type II to limit or eliminate the need to audit USA.NET. In addition, USA.NET clients may also be able to use USA.NET’s SAS 70 Type II to help maintain and report their own electronic communications controls, resulting in great time and cost savings.

CUSTOMERS CONFIRM BENEFITS OF AUDITED HOSTED EMAIL PROVIDER

With the recent heightened awareness of operational risk management, potential clients of hosted email providers are more frequently requesting SAS 70 audits from vendors in their RFP process. Such audits provide client companies with a measure of comfort in terms of the security and privacy controls employed by their potential business partners.

According to USA.NET client Matthew Camden, chief information officer for UHY Advisors Inc., one of the world’s leading business advisory, consulting and accounting networks, “When we made the decision to move our email and eMessaging function to a vendor of hosted services, we also decided that an SAS 70 Type II audit would be highly desirable for a firm that wished to partner with our company.

“First, the assurance of audited controls provided a great measure of peace of mind.

“Second, a vendor voluntarily assuming the expense of a SAS 70 Type II audit would be by definition a vendor with the kind of controls and procedures we needed to meet financial audit requirements but also reliable and secure ongoing service.

“Lastly, USA.NET’s having already completed their SAS 70 Type II audit saved us a substantial amount of time, money and other resources.

“It is just one more example of how our company tries as much as possible to leave specialized functions like eMessaging to the experts like USA.NET.”

About USA.NET

Cited as the “Top Player” for the hosted business email market for 2006 by The Radicati Group, Inc., USA.NET, The Global eMessaging Service Provider® and a Perimeter eSecurityTM Company, is the only hosting provider that is SAS 70 Type II audited, Microsoft Gold Certified, a member of the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program for Exchange 2007/E14 and winner of the 2006 Microsoft Excellence Award for Exchange Hosting Solutions. USA.NET Unified, Mission Critical eMessaging solutions are modular and infinitely scalable to ensure customers can grow their business without having to invest additional resources, time or capital into their mission-critical messaging infrastructure. More information can be found at www.usa.net or by calling 1.800.653.0179.

About UHY Advisors, Inc.

UHY is one of the world’s leading business advisory, consulting and accounting networks, with teams operating across 189 offices in 57 countries worldwide. Member firms are modern businesses in their respective countries, knowledgeable of local regulations, market practice and cultural norms.

In the global marketplace, UHY member firms offer full service support in every major financial centre worldwide, creating opportunities for extending business interests across all services and sectors.
For more information about UHY, please call +44 (0)20 7216 4622, fax +44 (0)20 7628 3069, email info@uhy.com or visit www.uhy.com.