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28Nov
Intermedia Expands Business Email Hosting To 25,000 Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Intermedia, Press Releases
More than 250,000 users now benefit from cost savings, reliability and better support for Microsoft Exchange email
New York, NY (November 28, 2007) - Intermedia, the worldwide leader in business email services, today announced the expansion of its customer base to more than 25,000 small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. The company has more than doubled its Microsoft Exchange hosting business during 2007.
By outsourcing Microsoft Exchange, customers stand to save thousands of dollars in license fees, setup costs and maintenance by outsourcing their Microsoft Exchange platform to Intermedia. The company is now servicing almost 250,000 individual users by providing enterprise-strength Microsoft email, calendar and address book, as well as wireless email access. Intermedia offers uptime guarantees up to 99.999%, with 24×7 customer support from its Microsoft Gold Certified staff.
“Deciding to outsource our email to Intermedia was a financial no-brainer,” said David Cohen, operations manager for Pink Elephant,a group of night clubs with locations in New York City, Chicago, Southampton, St. Barth’s and other cities around the world. “Our club owners, managers and other employees can share the same information and access their email, calendars and contacts from various places around the world instantaneously and all we have to do is pay Intermedia a monthly fee to manage everything for us.”
“Hosted business email is increasingly popular thanks to the rising cost of license fees and the management complexity of Microsoft Exchange,” said Rurik Bradbury, VP of Strategy for Intermedia. “Our service, which is delivered over the Internet for a low monthly fee, is a simple solution, especially for small and mid-sized businesses that have a stretched IT staff or no staff at all.”
November 27, 2007 - Managed hosting and dedicated service provider Fpweb.net announced that they have signed a contract to provide secure dedicated hosting services and high-level IT support for the Federal Aviation Administration (www.faa.gov).
The FAA came to Frontpages with a tight project timeline for which they needed a quick, quality solution. Fpweb.net suggested a Dedicated SharePoint hosting plan to meet their needs. With this plan, the FAA will have maximum SharePoint power, uptime, control and security. Frontpages will not only host their IT infrastructure, but provide complete IT support to back it up.
“Frontpages is proud to host the managed IT infrastructure for the FAA,” said Rob LaMear, President Frontpages. “By employing Frontpages’ dedicated SharePoint services, the FAA can focus on their core business, while we ensure the integrity and efficiency of their applications.”
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.
19Nov
Sonicwall secure infrastructure fuels Trim Tech’s fast-growth strategy. Commercial contractor selects broad portfolio of SonicWALL technology to boost business productivity and protection.
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as LanLogic, Press Releases
NOVEMBER 19, 2007 SUNNYVALE, CA - LIVERMORE, CA -To accelerate its rapid growth, commercial contractor Trim Tech has deployed a secure infrastructure from SonicWALL, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNWL) to provide high-performance connectivity and protection for its broadband network. A comprehensive set of small and mid-sized business (SMB) solutions from SonicWALL now provides Trim Tech with the ability to deliver improved employee productivity, customer satisfaction and component supplier workflow while insulating them from exposure to malware, loss of vital data, or vulnerability from email threats.
Since 1986, Trim Tech, Inc. (http://www.trimtech.com) has been a leading commercial subcontractor specializing in the sales, distribution and installation of architectural doors, frames and hardware in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has grown to nine outlets, providing services to general contractors, owners and property managers for industrial, commercial, tenant improvement, and public work projects such as hospitals and schools. Maintaining employee productivity and customer service levels, while protecting vital data assets as it continues to expand, is a prime objective for the company.
The need for fast transmission of design plans and component specifications, and the distributed nature of Trim Tech’s job sites had led the company to transition to high capacity T1 broadband communications. While the move to broadband brought immediate communications improvements, it also increased Trim Tech’s vulnerability to malware, spam, spyware and other Internet-borne threats. With business protection a prime concern, they turned to SonicWALL Gold Medallion partner Lanlogic. Lanlogic deployed a full suite of SonicWALL security appliances and software designed to keep Trim Tech safe and in control of their business data.
“We recommended SonicWALL technology because it delivers real benefits for growing businesses,” said Alex Kokin of Lanlogic. “Their products are easy to manage and monitor, the user interface is simple, and they provide the most comprehensive threat protection. The real value of this network is that supports an immediate improvement in employee productivity, which is the strongest ROI for a business owner.”
Powerful, easily managed Unified Threat Management (UTM) firewalls, automatic data backup and recovery devices, email security appliances, and secure remote access appliances now protect Trim Tech’s head office and branch locations. Lanlogic upgraded Trim Tech’s existing SonicWALL UTM firewall to a SonicWALL PRO 4100. To provide streamlined, secure access for employees working from distributed and mobile locations, Lanlogic installed a SonicWALL SSL VPN 2000 secure remote access appliance. Three SonicWALL data backup and recovery appliances were deployed to deliver fast, simple backup and recovery for desktop computers at the click of a mouse, protect their key ERP application, Microsoft Dynamics, and provide secure offsite backup at the offices of Trim Tech’s CPA’s offices. A SonicWALL Email Security appliance protects Trim Tech’s inbound and outbound email communications.
“Within the first day of installing the Email Security 400 appliance, we blocked over 35000 spam emails as well as several sophisticated phishing attacks,” said Alex Kokin. “Our goal is to help our clients get the most out of their technology dollars while realizing as many productivity enhancements as possible. Our SMB customers need streamlined, powerful solutions that are affordable, practical and scalable, and SonicWALL’s products meet that requirement. With SonicWALL’s Global Management System software, we can manage each SonicWALL device – as we do for Trim Tech - without being on the customer’s premise, allowing our company to provide immediate intervention and remediation against security threats.”
Cyndy Thomas, Director of Operations at Trim Tech noted, “Business protection is at the top of our mind. As we grow, we have become more dependent on technology and it is critical to have a partner like Lanlogic that looks out for our best interests both in systems advice and in selecting the best infrastructure. SonicWALL and Lanlogic provided us with the best-integrated performance and at a far better price than competitive offerings. Their products and services give us the peace of mind to focus on running our business and our commitment to service excellence without being distracted by IT or security issues.”
Dave Parry, SonicWALL’s chief technologist , commented, “We are seeing many more SMBs using higher bandwidth, which as well as being a huge business enabler also increases the need for sophisticated network protection. The SMB IT model looks more and more like that of enterprises, with data the most valuable business asset and complex IT requirements driven by the need to remain competitive. SonicWALL’s products are designed to meet the changing needs and growth objectives of small businesses by providing enterprise-class protection.”
About SonicWALL, Inc.
SonicWALL is committed to improving the performance and productivity of businesses of all sizes by engineering the cost and complexity out of security. Over one million SonicWALL appliances have been shipped through its global network of ten thousand channel partners to keep tens of millions of worldwide business computer users safe and in control of their data. SonicWALL’s award-winning solutions include network security, secure remote access, content security, backup and recovery, and policy and management technology. For more information, visit the company web site at http://www.SonicWALL.com/.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the beneficial impact of implementing SonicWALL solutions and the ability of SonicWALL products to provide enterprise-class protection. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. In addition, please see the “Risk Factors” described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.
NOTE: SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
15Nov
EMAIL SECURITY FIRM EXPECTS MASSIVE SPAM INCREASE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as AppRiver, Press Releases
AppRiver Offers Online Safety Tips for Consumers
GULF BREEZE, FL, November 15, 2007 – As traditional retailers are stocking their shelves for the holidays, cyber criminals are gearing up to spread something other than holiday cheer. This holiday season, consumers can expect an unprecedented wave of spam, viruses and phishing scams, according to AppRiver, a leading provider of managed email security solutions.
In recent years, AppRiver has seen a 35% increase in the overall volume of online traffic during the holiday season, with spam making up 98.9% of all emails coming through its filters. Based on the record levels of spam already seen this year, the company is predicting a massive spike in cyber attacks beginning the day before Thanksgiving and lasting well into the New Year.
“Spammers thrive during the hectic holiday season because consumers are spending more time online and are more likely to let their guard down,” said Joel Smith, Chief Technology Officer at AppRiver. “This year we expect cybercriminals to become even more aggressive and creative with their tactics, which range from technically-advanced malware to socially-engineered phishing campaigns.”
To ensure a safe and secure holiday season, AppRiver recommends that consumers keep the following tips in mind:
–Fake Holiday E-Cards
These popular greeting cards are often replicated and used to transport malicious malware such as the Storm Worm virus, which infects the recipient’s computer and then uses it to control additional computers. Consumers can avoid falling prey to these attacks by discarding e-cards from senders they don’t recognize or by going to the official website of the greeting card provider, which typically will have instructions for safely retrieving a legitimate greeting.
–Credit Card Phishing
As holiday spending gets underway, consumers are likely to see an increase in emails supposedly from financial institutions, claiming missed credit card payments, unauthorized transactions or problems with the recipient’s account and containing a link to enter the correct financial data. Unsuspecting shoppers are also vulnerable to phishing campaigns that use replicas of legitimate e-commerce sites, such as eBay, Amazon and PayPal, to extract credit card numbers and account information. For secure online banking and shopping, always open a new browser and go directly to the retailer’s website rather than following a link, and never respond to emails or pop-up windows asking for financial information.
–Charity Scams
Cybercriminals often exploit the holiday spirit of giving with mass email campaigns claiming to be from charities, and this year is no exception. To ensure that donations go to a worthy recipient and not into spammers’ pockets, always go directly to a charity’s official website and thoroughly research the organization before providing personal information or making a donation.
–Social Networking Spam
Spammers and phishers are increasingly using social networking sites such as MySpace to target certain demographics with unsolicited advertisements or free gift offers. These messages often appear to come from an online friend and can range from mere annoyances to phishing scams designed to harvest email addresses or steal account logins and passwords. Individuals should use privacy settings to restrict who can access their information on these sites and should never click on a link posted by an unknown source.
–IRS Phishing Expeditions
While not specific to the holidays, AppRiver has seen a recent wave of fake IRS emails that claim the recipient overpaid his or her taxes and must click a link to enter bank information and receive the extra money. Another version complains of a lack of payment and comes with an attachment that, when opened, downloads a virus designed to collect personal information from the user’s computer. As with any other legitimate institution, the IRS will never send important information by email; when in doubt, contact the agency directly by phone.
For more information, visit www.appriver.com.
About AppRiver
AppRiver is a leading provider of secure business email solutions, including Microsoft Exchange hosting and spam and virus filtering, with more than 17,000 customers using its managed services and over 26,000 businesses worldwide using its solutions. Founded in 2002, AppRiver is headquartered in Gulf Breeze, Florida. For more information, visit www.appriver.com.
15Nov
Perimeter eSecurity Receives Frost & Sullivan 2007 Entrepreneurial Company Award for Managed Security
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Press Releases, USA.net
Leading Security SaaS Provider Continues to be Recognized for Growth, and Market Vision
MILFORD, CT – November 15, 2007 – Perimeter eSecurity (which includes USA.NET), the provider of complete security on demand, announced today that it is the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan “North American Entrepreneurial Company Award for Managed Security.” This Award is presented each year to the company that demonstrated superior entrepreneurial ability in its industry during the research period. Frost & Sullivan, the global growth consulting company, presented the Award to Perimeter eSecurity for its exemplary execution of an original market strategy resulting in extraordinary growth. It reflects Frost & Sullivan’s belief that the company’s business strategy is sound and poised for continued success.
“Perimeter pursues a unique vision within the marketplace by providing ‘affordable’ security to a growing constituency of SMBs that are faced with an increasingly complex matrix of compliance requirements in their respective vertical markets,” said Loren Rudd, Industry Analyst, Information Communications Technology Group. “Price has proven to be the operative variable in furthering the development of the IT security industry from an almost esoteric thing, to being the type of service that can be used by smaller enterprises in more diverse and horizontal segments, and potentially consumers.”
According to Frost & Sullivan’s research, “The industry drive to pare cost from the business has fueled the faster than expected transition from CPE-based services to security delivered ‘in the cloud’. This fundamental structural change has occurred in recognition of the fact that the near and medium term future growth of this market lies with smaller, more price sensitive end users who have traditionally been challenged in adopting security solutions due to its complexity and unpredictable cost structure.” Frost & Sullivan expects that “Perimeter’s core business and partnerships with its network service providers and VARs will continue to deepen indefinitely as new client networks are added and prospects become increasingly lucrative.”
“As mid-market businesses catch up in security and compliance, they find that Perimeter is the only security provider to offer a complete suite of on-demand security services,” said David Cowan, managing partner of Bessemer Venture Partners. Cowan a co-founder of Verisign, has led investments in other on-demand security firms like Postini, Cyota and Counterpane. “Perimeter is the security company to watch for the coming decade.”
“We are honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award,” said Brad Miller, CEO, Perimeter eSecurity. “Our mission is to make security available for all businesses and our approach of offering a complete suite of security services on demand (or as a service) is the only viable way to promote widespread adoption. I would like to thank Frost & Sullivan for recognizing our achievements and acknowledging our very bright future.”
In the third quarter of this year Perimeter received two funding rounds totaling $104 million from Goldman Sachs, Bessemer Ventures and Stripes group. Perimeter eSecurity has shown a revenue growth rate of 331% over the last 5 years as reported by Deloitte & Touche. The company ranked the 31st fastest growing security company in Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Perimeter was also recently positioned by Gartner in the Visionaries quadrant of the “Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, North America, 1H07” 1 report.
Rudd added, “Part of what makes Perimeter eSecurity’s market position convincing to Frost & Sullivan is that the security services market is decreasingly confined to early adopter verticals. Ultimately, it is the strategic consonance of Perimeter’s vision with what is widely held and indicated to be the future of this market that makes Perimeter stand out in 2007.”
Perimeter eSecurity, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, offers security services delivered on an ‘in the cloud’ basis and/or through a CPE model. By partnering with network service providers, Perimeter is able to deliver more than fifty of its on demand security services to four thousand networks through a national network of seven strategically-located operating centers and three redundant datacenters. Perimeter also employs a layered security strategy that incorporates vulnerability defense, intrusion defense, network defense, email defense, system defense, and user defense.
1 Gartner Research “Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, 1H07” by Kelly M. Kavanagh and John Pescatore. August 1, 2007
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Consulting Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company’s Growth Partnership Services, Growth Consulting and Career Best Practices empower clients to create a growth focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Partnerships, visit http://www.awards.frost.com .
About Perimeter eSecurity
As the only provider of complete security on demand, Perimeter eSecurity makes security easily available and affordable for all businesses. Perimeter’s on demand security services protect thousands of computer networks nationwide, offering more than 50 different services on a subscription basis in the areas of: Vulnerability Defense, Intrusion Defense, Network Defense, Email Defense, System Defense, and User Defense. With the proliferation of security threats and technologies, clients benefit from a single-source provider that offers all services through one pre-integrated platform and web portal. Perimeter’s security SaaS services are continuously expanded, enhanced and upgraded for current and future regulatory compliance. With seven geographically distributed technical offices and three redundant data centers, Perimeter’s complete, on-demand and affordable security services are always available and have been validated by multiple independent third parties. For more information about Perimeter visit www.perimeterusa.com .
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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.
06Nov
Apptix Partners with Polycom to Deliver HD Voice™ Phones to Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Apptix, Press Releases
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
06Nov
Apptix Launches Innovative VoIP Leasing Program for SMBs
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Apptix, Press Releases
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
06Nov
Apptix Launches New Hosted VoIP Programs and Products to Deliver Greater Choice and Flexibility for Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Apptix, Press Releases
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
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