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22Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as LiveOffice, Press Releases
TORRANCE, Calif., August 22, 2008—LiveOffice, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS),email hosting, email archiving and email continuity solutions, has earned a spot on this year’s Inc. 5000, a prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. This ranking reflects LiveOffice’s three-year growth rate of 176.7%, which has been fueled by the increasing demand for the company’s SaaS email archiving, compliance and e-discovery solutions. LiveOffice also ranked among the Top 100 Businesses in the Los Angeles region.
“Being recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation is a huge honor for us and great validation for the growing interest in SaaS solutions,” said Nick Mehta, chief executive officer of LiveOffice. “We have big growth plans for the coming years and are thrilled with the progress we’ve made to date. This award also provides us with the perfect opportunity to thank our clients, many of whom have been with us since the beginning, for their loyalty and to reaffirm our commitment to providing them with the best technology and service levels possible.”
Cofounded a decade ago by Alexander Rusich and Matt Smith, who now serve as chief visionary officer and chief operating officer respectively, LiveOffice was one of the first technology companies in the financial services industry to recognize that software could be effectively and securely delivered as a service via the Internet. Today, the company has grown into one of the leading email archiving and compliance providers, helping more than 7,500 clients across a range of industries manage their messaging needs.
“Our research suggests that 34% of medium sized organizations are using a SaaS-based solution, while another 24% plan to adopt one or more solutions in the next 24 months,” said Brian Babineau, senior analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group. “The critical nature of email has led many companies to seek out services that help them control storage costs, meet compliance requirements and prepare for legal discovery requests. For the first time, many of these organizations are discovering that SaaS is an effective way to satisfy their email archiving and compliance needs, which is raising visibility for providers like LiveOffice. With their consistent revenue growth, we believe LiveOffice is well positioned for continued success as SaaS offerings become more mainstream.”
The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit and independent (not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies) as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies, are available at www.inc5000.com.
LiveOffice is a leading provider of software-as-a-service email archiving and Hosted Exchange 2007 solutions, with more than 8,500 clients and a 99-percent client-retention rate. Founded in 1998 and backed by leading private-equity firm Summit Partners, the company has more than 100 employees with deep experience in messaging, including executives and board members from Symantec, Microsoft, FrontBridge and Postini. For more information, call 800.374.2032 or visit www.liveoffice.com. Visit the LiveOffice Blog at http://blog.liveoffice.com.
LiveOffice and its logo are trademarks of LiveOffice LLC. All other company names and products may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, LLC, Inc. magazine (http://www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 724,110, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.
21Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Fpweb.net, Press Releases
August 21, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) is sponsoring SharePoint User Groups (SUGs) around the world. SUGs are an excellent SharePoint community resource and Fpweb.net has made it a goal to help them grow.
The purpose of an SUG is to provide SharePoint users with easy-to-access, local sources for Microsoft SharePoint related information. From forums, to discussions, to knowledge bases and even official documentation, SUGs offer users a great opportunity to increase their SharePoint understanding. Plus, membership and participation is free!
As a company goal, Fpweb.net strives to promote growth in the SharePoint community. As the community expands and improves, it becomes an even greater resource to both customers and employees of Fpweb.net. “We understand that user groups are often sponsor-funded and may lack the resources to maintain an enhanced community site,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net President. “For this reason, we have been sponsoring user groups around the world by offering free SharePoint Hosting for their site, sponsoring member meetings and providing giveaway prizes.”
With Fpweb.net’s free SharePoint hosting, SUGs no longer have to allocate resources for SharePoint licensing, server management, basic web parts, etc. Plus, Fpweb.net offers the Community Kit for SharePoint: User Group Edition, which is a template specifically designed to accommodate user group websites.
In September, Fpweb.net will be sponsoring the Los Angeles SharePoint User Group meeting to encourage member participation and meeting attendance. Fpweb.net will present information on their SharePoint hosting services and, at the end of the meeting, they will give away 6 months of free SharePoint hosting (nearly $600 in value) to one lucky attendee.
Most SUGs host monthly meetings in either face-to-face environments or via webcasts with speaker presentations, product demonstrations, networking opportunities and much more. As active participants in several of these user groups, the Fpweb.net team would like to encourage SharePoint users of any level to join, contribute and take advantage of their local SUG site.
If you are interested in having Fpweb.net sponsor your SUG site or member meetings, please contact Lori Henrichs, Director of Marketing, at [email protected] for more details.
Fpweb.net provides Software as a Service solutions for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM, Project, PerformancePoint, Office Communications Server and SQL. Fpweb.net offers shared, semi-dedicated and dedicated server environments housed in SAS 70 Type II data centers with PCI, SOX and HIPPA compliance. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, they serve over 5,000 enterprise customers including Dow Chemical, U.S. Air Force and the NY Yankees.
20Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as LightEdge Solutions, Press Releases
NEW YORK, August 20, 2008 – For the second consecutive year, Inc. has ranked LightEdge Solutions, a leading-edge provider of hosted business-grade IT and communications services, on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. Compared to other sectors, Business IT Services ranked as the strongest in the 2008 list with 579 of the 5,000 on the list belonging to this high-growth group. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.
“Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism,” said Inc. 5000 Project Manager Jim Melloan. “The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivalled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth.”
LightEdge Solutions, a provider of hosted IT and communications services for small and medium-sized business, is currently involved in several high-growth opportunities that its new owner, Anschutz Investment Company, is banking on to push the company to national prominence. The company’s offerings include business-grade hosted PBX and converged access Voice-over-IP telephone services, hosted communication and collaboration applications (Microsoft Exchange, Communicator, SharePoint), hosted server/storage solutions, business continuity and premise-based consulting services. While the trend for hosted IT services is expected to continue, some experts believe that the present economy will expedite adoption as businesses are looking to reduce large capital spending.
“We consider 2008 to be the start of even bigger things,” said Jim Masterson, chairman and CEO of LightEdge Solutions. “We believe that the concept of hosted technology will become a very disruptive force in the next few years and that it will ultimately allow entrepreneurs the focus and freedom to explore business ventures without the need for expensive IT hardware and the care and feeding that goes along with it.”
The 5,000 companies that made the list reported aggregate revenue of $185 billion and median three-year growth of 147 percent. Most important, the 2008 Inc. 5000 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 826,033 jobs since those companies were founded. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.
Methodology
The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, for profit, independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007.
About Inc.com
Inc.com, the daily resource for entrepreneurs, delivers how-to guides, advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multi-media to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses. Inc.com offers dynamic marketing solutions to help advertisers effectively reach Inc.com’s audience of business leaders. Visit http://www.inc.com.
About Inc. 500 | Inc. 5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. magazine and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars — the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|Inc. 5000 Conference brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community—both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees and the list’s alumni—for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. For the first time ever, this powerful networking event is open to all. Please join us September 18-20, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C. For more information or to register, visit www.Inc500Conference.com or call us at 877-211-0489.
About LightEdge Solutions
LightEdge Solutions empowers small and medium-sized businesses to reach their potential with hosted voice and IT solutions for operational simplicity and reliability. By “out-tasking” these core business services, business owners are able to realign IT spending, better focus strategic IT efforts and more quickly scale for growth. LightEdge operates a Cisco Powered network distributed over multiple private data centers throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit www.lightedge.com.
LightEdge Solutions®, the LightEdge Solutions logo and Scale-on-Demand™ are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of LightEdge Solutions, Inc.
13Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Fpweb.net, Press Releases
August 13, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net), is offering new hosted service plans and pricing. While the technologies they offer have remained the same, plans have been adjusted to include new features that will better meet customer needs.
Over the last several months, the Fpweb.net team has been evaluating what customers are demanding and in what capacity. After quite a bit of thought, research and feedback, Fpweb.net decided it was time to update the structure of their hosting service model. While some hosting solutions were merely modified and given a new name, others were removed entirely and replaced by new and improved plans. The new hosted offerings present comprehensive “Software as a Service” solutions for Windows SharePoint Services v3, Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and dedicated Windows servers.
“Most customers come to our site not knowing where they fit in, so we’e made it as easy as possible to drill down to the plan that best meets their needs,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net President. They have restructured their plans to fit into three main categories: Small Business, Corporate and Enterprise. These categories help customers decide where to begin based on the size of their company.
Next, within each category, there are up to two plans, labeled as Level I and Level II. “Level I is the base plan for each category and a great place to start,” mentions LaMear; “however, it may not work for everyone. If the customer needs just a few more users or a little extra space, but isn’t ready to jump to the next category, our Level II plan should provide the perfect middle ground.” To increase uniformity across the board, Fpweb.net uses the same Categories and Levels for all technologies they host. “That way, if you are a Corporate Level II hosted SharePoint customer who is looking for Exchange hosting, you can confidently jump straight to our Corporate Level II Exchange hosting plan to assess the features and sign up,” said LaMear.
As an added bonus, Fpweb.net is now including a single domain name in most new hosting plans at no extra charge. Additional domain names and renewals will be registered at $19 per year. Plus, private domain registration is now available for only $14 more per year. If you are looking for a discounted rate, Fwpeb.net also offers 5 year registrations at $90 ($5 savings). By registering domains with Fpweb.net, customers no longer have to hassle with renewals; Fpweb.net takes care of everything. Overall, as a managed hosting provider, they guarantee a higher, more personalized level of service than other domain registrars.
If customers wish to evaluate the new plans side-by-side, Fpweb.net has setup a Compare Plans page for each hosted service they offer. Links to this feature can be found on the left hand navigation of each application page. For additional questions, customers are encourage to call Fpweb.net toll free at 866.780-4678.
Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM, Project, PerformancePoint, Office Communications Server and SQL to customers around the world. Fpweb.net offers shared, semi-dedicated and dedicated server environments to cater to the client’s need for speed, security and control, while cutting IT costs 60%. All hosted services are housed in SAS 70 Type II data centers with PCI, SOX and HIPPA compliance to ensure the highest level of data security. Additionally, each solution is backed 24/7 by expert, U.S.-based service and support. With Fpweb.net’s rapid server deployment, clients can access the infrastructure they need today, without a significant up-front investment. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, they serve over 5,000 enterprise customers including Mercedes-Benz, Boeing and the NY Yankees.
13Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Fpweb.net, Press Releases
August 13, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net), is offering new hosted service plans and pricing. While the technologies they offer have remained the same, plans have been adjusted to include new features that will better meet customer needs.
Over the last several months, the Fpweb.net team has been evaluating what customers are demanding and in what capacity. After quite a bit of thought, research and feedback, Fpweb.net decided it was time to update the structure of their hosting service model. While some hosting solutions were merely modified and given a new name, others were removed entirely and replaced by new and improved plans. The new hosted offerings present comprehensive “Software as a Service” solutions for Windows SharePoint Services v3, Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and dedicated Windows servers.
“Most customers come to our site not knowing where they fit in, so we’e made it as easy as possible to drill down to the plan that best meets their needs,” said Rob LaMear, Fpweb.net President. They have restructured their plans to fit into three main categories: Small Business, Corporate and Enterprise. These categories help customers decide where to begin based on the size of their company.
Next, within each category, there are up to two plans, labeled as Level I and Level II. “Level I is the base plan for each category and a great place to start,” mentions LaMear; “however, it may not work for everyone. If the customer needs just a few more users or a little extra space, but isn’t ready to jump to the next category, our Level II plan should provide the perfect middle ground.” To increase uniformity across the board, Fpweb.net uses the same Categories and Levels for all technologies they host. “That way, if you are a Corporate Level II hosted SharePoint customer who is looking for Exchange hosting, you can confidently jump straight to our Corporate Level II Exchange hosting plan to assess the features and sign up,” said LaMear.
As an added bonus, Fpweb.net is now including a single domain name in most new hosting plans at no extra charge. Additional domain names and renewals will be registered at $19 per year. Plus, private domain registration is now available for only $14 more per year. If you are looking for a discounted rate, Fwpeb.net also offers 5 year registrations at $90 ($5 savings). By registering domains with Fpweb.net, customers no longer have to hassle with renewals; Fpweb.net takes care of everything. Overall, as a managed hosting provider, they guarantee a higher, more personalized level of service than other domain registrars.
If customers wish to evaluate the new plans side-by-side, Fpweb.net has setup a Compare Plans page for each hosted service they offer. Links to this feature can be found on the left hand navigation of each application page. For additional questions, customers are encourage to call Fpweb.net toll free at 866.780-4678.
Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM, Project, PerformancePoint, Office Communications Server and SQL to customers around the world. Fpweb.net offers shared, semi-dedicated and dedicated server environments to cater to the client’s need for speed, security and control, while cutting IT costs 60%. All hosted services are housed in SAS 70 Type II data centers with PCI, SOX and HIPPA compliance to ensure the highest level of data security. Additionally, each solution is backed 24/7 by expert, U.S.-based service and support. With Fpweb.net’s rapid server deployment, clients can access the infrastructure they need today, without a significant up-front investment. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, they serve over 5,000 enterprise customers including Intel, Boeing and the NY Yankees.
07Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as LiveOffice, Press Releases
TORRANCE, Calif., August 7, 2008—LiveOffice, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS),email hosting, email archiving and email continuity solutions, announced today that it has appointed Frank J. Sansone as its chief financial officer. Sansone fills this newly created position to help support the company’s ongoing growth and expansion into new markets. He brings 15 years of experience in financial management, compliance and e-discovery, and will oversee LiveOffice’s finance, administration and human resource divisions. As part of his new role, Sansone will also serve on the company’s board of directors.
“LiveOffice is poised for unprecedented growth in the next few years, and talented leaders like Frank are an integral component to achieving our long-term goals,” said Nick Mehta, chief executive officer of LiveOffice. “We are thrilled to welcome Frank to the LiveOffice family and our executive management team. His in-depth experience in the e-discovery space and understanding of complex compliance and legal issues are invaluable as we continue our leadership in the financial services industry and gain a stronger foothold in new markets.”
Sansone has extensive experience working for both public and private companies in the software and services industry. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer at Guidance Software (NASDAQ:GUID), where he oversaw the company’s worldwide financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and tax functions. Sansone joined the company as it began shifting its focus toward external sales through a successful initial public offering. Guidance Software received several top rankings in both the software and service provider categories of the 2008 Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey, and its EnCase product is the highest-rated e-discovery software for search, collection, identification, preservation and processing of electronically stored information.
Prior to his post at Guidance Software, Sansone was a director and vice president of finance for Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN), where he led the revenue department and played a key role in its Mergers and Acquisitions group. He also served as Petrolsoft Corporation’s vice president of finance, building an organization that was ultimately acquired by Aspen Technology. Before joining Petrolsoft, Sansone directed services for Fortune 500 and middle-market companies at PricewaterhouseCoopers and developed extensive experience in SEC reporting, initial public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.
Sansone earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of La Verne and is a certified public accountant.
05Aug
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Intermedia, Press Releases
Intermedia Becomes a Gold Member of the MSP Partner Alliance
Orlando, FL (August 5, 2008) - Intermedia, the worldwide leader in business email services, today announced at the CompTIA Annual Breakaway Conference that it has joined the MSP Partner Alliance as a Gold Member. The MSP Partner Alliance is dedicated to offering channel partners the right education and support to help them find success as a managed services provider (MSP). Joining this alliance is in line with Intermedia’s mission of helping managed service providers and other IT resellers increase profitability and growth potential by expanding their product offering to include software as a service applications.
“Intermedia is proud to add its market insight and technical expertise to the comprehensive library of information that exists within the MSP Partner Alliance,” said Danny Essner, Director of Marketing, Intermedia. “Our focus will be on helping IT resellers and solution providers realize the opportunity that exists in the next-generation managed services market, especially as today’s savvy users demand offerings that go beyond basic desktop/server management. By offering more advanced solutions, including collaboration and messaging, partners will not only meet customer demand, but increase their own margins as well.”
In a related announcement, Intermedia shared that it will be participating in the MSP Partner Alliance’s first annual Virtual Tradeshow, “Leveraging Vendors for Managed Services Success,” on August 13, 2008. The one day virtual event will provide a forum for exploring current trends in the managed services marketplace. Specifically, discussion topics will focus on channel adoption of the managed services model. The keynote speaker will be Lawrence M. Walsh, vice president and group publisher of Channel Insider. Mr. Walsh will explain how managed services can help partners expand their customer base and enhance their value proposition to the market place.
The Virtual Tradeshow will take place in real time, with more than 25 interactive booths. Intermedia will have its own virtual booth, which will highlight its award-winning products, services and strategy. A live chat, hosted by Intermedia Partner Development Executives, will be available for participants to share questions and feedback. Intermedia will also be giving away a free PlayStation PortableÒ to one lucky attendee.
Businesses looking for a trusted partner in offering hosted and private label SaaS, including Microsoft Exchange 2007, SharePoint, Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and more should visit Intermedia’s Web site at http://www.Intermedia.net/Partners.