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31Aug
Hosting Sharepoint Services and Hosted Exchange vs. Reselling
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Apps4Rent, Press Releases
Say you’re a department head in an IT company, and your CEO/ CFO has asked you to find new streams of income. You know that cloud computing is the wave of the future, and providing hosted Microsoft services is definitely a way to generate revenue. The question then becomes not whether to provide this service to you clients, but whether you should host the services yourself, or resell those services from a trusted provider like Apps4Rent.com.
If you have ever hosted websites, web applications, intranets, or other solutions for your clients, then you are aware of some of the things you have to have to make this happen. There are many technical requirements to hosting this type of service.
Network
One word to sum it up, Bandwidth. if you plan on being very successful with your hosted Microsoft services, you have to be able to accommodate many users, which requires lots of bandwidth to make sure things move smoothly. Be prepared to make a sizable investment to beef up your backbone.
Hardware
Again, if you’re going to be successful, your going to need the hardware to push the software, this includes new servers to handle the workload, battery backups for said servers, maybe other, off site servers to provide redundancy.
Data Protection
Clients who purchase your hosted services will want to know that their data is safe and secure. This means that you have to have IT staff and software to monitor the servers and services, to backup data and make sure that your clients assets are protected.
Administration
You will also need staff that is trained to administer these services and the server software running them. You have the option of trying to learn what is needed on the fly, or try to find someone available who is already skilled with hosted Microsoft services.
The biggest positives to hosting your own Microsoft services are the fact that you don’t share profit, and you have complete control over how the business is run. this is the way to go if you have the resources and require complete control.
Offering Microsoft SaaS as a Reseller
Reselling hosted Microsoft services is much less complicated overall, and is potentially much more rewarding. With a company like Apps4Rent.com, you need none of the above requirements. You just sell the service, and the rest is taken care of.
As you can see from the comparison, there is much less time, work and training needed to resell these services. In as little as a day, you can be ready to provide Hosted Exchange or SharePoint hosting service, without the backend hassle.
28Aug
Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Google Apps is here!
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as ExchangeMyMail, Press Releases
Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server now available!
Exchange My Mail is the first Hosted Exchange provider to offer Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Google Apps.
The power of BlackBerry Enterprise Server is now available to Google Apps customers.
Google Apps customers can now Sync their Blackberry’s with Google Apps email.
Sign up now and get your very own Blackberry Enterprise Server for your Google Apps Domain.
Features include:
* Messages sent to your Gmail inbox are pushed to your BlackBerry within 60 seconds.
* Emails read/deleted on your BlackBerry are marked as read/deleted in Gmail, and vice-versa.
* Emails archived/starred on your BlackBerry are archived/starred in Gmail, and vice-versa.
* BlackBerry folders are synchronized with labels in Gmail.
* You can search for contact information of coworkers from the global address list on your BlackBerry.
* Contacts in Gmail are automatically synchronized with your BlackBerry address book.
* You can view your Google Calendar schedule with the native BlackBerry application, with one-way synchronization from Google Calendar to your BlackBerry device. Two-way calendar sync with the ability to accept, decline and schedule meetings from your BlackBerry device is not available with this release but we are working on it.
Requirements
* Windows VPS plan from Exchange My Mail.
* Google Apps Premier or Educational Edition
* BlackBerry Devices with proper BES level service from your wireless provider.
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Exchange My Mail is a Bronze level BlackBerry Alliance Member. Because of our relationship with RIM, we are able to bill customers on a per user basis for the Hosted BlackBerry Solution. Customers will be charged monthly for the Windows VPS account, as well as a per user fee for the BlackBerry portion of the service.
Get more details and order your own BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Google Apps Now.
27Aug
Windsor Foods Selects LiveOffice for Cloud-Based Email Archiving and E-Discovery
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as LiveOffice, Press Releases
Company’s Archiving Project Takes Flight with Deployment Across 11 Facilities
TORRANCE, Calif., August 27, 2009 — LiveOffice, the leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS), email archiving, email hosting and email continuity solutions, today announced that Windsor Foods has deployed LiveOffice Personal Archive and LiveOffice Discovery Archive to provide unlimited storage capacity, improved server performance and e-discovery capabilities to its more than 600 users spread throughout 11 U.S. facilities.
A national provider of frozen food products, Windsor Foods required a scalable email archiving and e-discovery solution to address its rapidly growing data stores, which were pushing the company’s in-house mail servers to near capacity and beginning to cause performance issues. Windsor Foods’ Vice President of Information Technology, Stephan Henze, knew they had to make a choice: “Start deleting, buy more storage or start archiving.”
Following a lengthy evaluation of the leading on-premise email archiving providers, Henze —once a skeptic of the SaaS delivery model —determined that a hosted email archiving solution would be the best fit. “SaaS is definitely the way to go for email archiving because of the amount of data involved, especially when you consider the total cost of ownership of an on-premise solution, which includes added costs for backups, storage and disaster recovery,” Henze notes.
In addition, Windsor Foods needed an archiving solution with e-discovery functionality and Discovery Archive proved to be the best match. “I felt it was important to implement an e-discovery solution as a best practice,” Henze added. “It’s quite a bit of work to retrieve data. We may or may not have it. An email archiving solution makes responding to e-discovery requests much easier—and faster. We know our data is there, and finding it would be a much more labor-intensive process without Discovery Archive. Plus, the interface is very clean and easy to navigate. There’s not a need for a lot of training —after only 15 minutes, I could easily do it.”
Windsor Foods believes that enhanced search capabilities will also greatly improve user productivity, since end users can now retrieve lost or deleted data from their own archives without involving IT or help desk staff. “We expect that Personal Archive will have a long-term positive impact on our day-to-day operations,” said Henze.
Henze also recalls the immediate benefit he experienced when using Personal Archive’s search functionality for the first time —“It’s much easier to locate information, using LiveOffice Personal Archive instead of Outlook search. I needed to find a PDF file in an email that was two-and-a-half years old. I conducted a search with only a couple parameters and quickly found it with the search filters.”
Another benefit of selecting a SaaS archiving solution was the rapid implementation process. Henze remarks, “It was easy to deploy without interrupting normal business operations, and the learning curve was short.” Once deployed, the company saw a bump in overall system performance and legacy data became easier to manage and recover. “It’s much faster to find things in searches with the LiveOffice email archiving solutions. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our vendor choice,” said Henze.
About LiveOffice
LiveOffice is a leading provider of software-as-a-service email archiving and Hosted Exchange 2007 solutions, with more than 9,000 clients and a 97-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 or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/liveoffice.
27Aug
Apptix Recognized as CRN Fast Growth 100 Company
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Apptix, Press Releases
Apptix named to list for fourth consecutive year; continues track record of impressive growth in hosted services industry
Herndon, VA – August 27, 2009 – Apptix (OSE: APP), the leading provider of hosted Microsoft Exchange email, Microsoft SharePoint collaboration services, and hosted VoIP phone services for small and medium businesses (SMBs), today announced that it has been named a “2009 Fast Growth 100″ company by Everything Channel’s Computer Reseller News (CRN) magazine. Apptix’s 2009 number 40 ranking marks the fourth consecutive year Apptix has appeared on CRN’s list of fastest growing channel companies.
“Earning a fourth consecutive placement on CRN’s Fast Growth list, especially in light of the current economy, confirms the market has recognized the value of hosted services for businesses of all sizes,” said David Ehrhardt, President and CEO of Apptix. “Our consistent sales and customer growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all Apptix employees.”
The annual CRN Fast Growth 100 list identifies solution providers, resellers, VARs, outsourcing firms, and consultants that have had impressive growth rates between 2006 and 2008. Eligibility is limited to independent organizations that: are headquartered in the U.S.; sell, resell, recommend, design, or implement information technology products and/or services to business end-users; and have realized net sales of at least $1,000,000 in calendar year 2006.
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About Apptix
Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Apptix (OSE: APP) is the leading provider of hosted email, voice, and collaboration services for small and medium-sized businesses, serving nearly 200,000 Exchange subscribers worldwide. A pioneer in the hosted services space, Apptix and its MailStreet subsidiary offer a variety of hosted communications and IT services including: Microsoft Exchange; VoIP; Microsoft SharePoint; Web conferencing and secure Instant Message via Microsoft Office Communications Server; Online Backup by EMC’s Mozy; mobile messaging (including BlackBerry, Palm, and iPhone); compliance and archiving; and a Web presence solution that includes domain registration, DNS hosting, and Website hosting. Apptix is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Hosting and Application Services. Apptix is recognized as one of the CRN 2009 Fast Growth 100, Deloitte’s 2008 Virginia Technology Fast 50 and 2008 North American Technology Fast 500, Software Magazine’s 2008 Software500, Washington Business Journal 2008 Fastest Growing Companies, as a finalist in the Customer Service and Product Departments categories for the 2009 American Business Awards (Stevie Awards), and as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards finalist in the Unified Communications Solutions category. For more information, visit www.apptix.com or follow www.twitter.com/apptix.
26Aug
APPRIVER NAMED FINALIST FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as AppRiver, Press Releases
Company Recognized for Exceptional Customer Service by the Customer Service Institute of America
GULF BREEZE, FL—August 26, 2009—AppRiver, LLC, a leading provider of e-mail messaging and Web security solutions, today announced the company was named as a finalist for the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) International Service Excellence Awards in the Small Business category. The awards recognize the importance of exceptional customer service in today’s competitive global economy.
“To be named a finalist for the International Service Excellence Awards is an immense honor,” said Michael Murdoch, CEO, AppRiver. “We pride ourselves on our unparalleled customer service. It is this dedication that has retained 97 percent of our global customers since AppRiver’s inception. Today, we provide more than 40,000 companies with e-mail and Web security solutions.”
Judging criteria for the International Service Excellence Awards is based on the very rigorous International Customer Service Standard (ICSS), which was established in 1999 as a benchmark and certification for customer service management systems around the world. It provides a comprehensive and practical framework to assist organizations deliver consistently high levels of service.
“The tremendous effort required to deliver consistently excellent customer service is understood by our very best organizations and it is these examples we seek to highlight as successful role models,” said Brett Whitford, Secretary-General of the International Council of Customer Service Organizations. “I am excited by the determination, drive and passion demonstrated by the selected organizations and individuals for service excellence.”
AppRiver was founded in 2002 when co-founders Michael Murdoch and Joel Smith, CTO, shared a vision to provide business-grade e-mail and Web security solutions to businesses of all sizes, without the need for software or hardware. To sustain high performance and continue superior business results, AppRiver approaches business with a focus on creating a positive customer experience from first contact to “post-op” support. This unique customer-centric methodology adds great value to AppRiver as it differentiates the company from others in the market. In fact, the AppRiver Phenomenal Customer Care™ model has become a hallmark of the company’s success throughout the years.
About AppRiver
AppRiver is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) security provider offering secure messaging and Web protection to businesses of all sizes. In addition to spam and virus protection, the company provides a complete managed service for Microsoft® Exchange. With more than 40,000 customers around the world – and an impressive 97 percent customer retention rate since its inception – AppRiver is one of the largest e-mail security managed service providers worldwide. In 2009, AppRiver was voted “Best Channel Vendor” by Business Solutions magazine, receiving the highest published scores in Service/Support, Product Reliability and Channel Friendliness. The company was also identified as one of the top 100 companies to watch in 2008 by Red Herring magazine. For more information, please visit www.appriver.com.
About Customer Service Institute of America
The Customer Service Institute of America is to be the professional body of choice for customer service leaders across the US. The Institute has the exclusive North American rights to distribute the International Customer Service Standard (ICSS) and certify Organizations against the Standard.
24Aug
Verio’s Janine Soika Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine as One of the Top 100 Women in the Channel
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Press Releases, Verio
Denver, CO - August 24, 2009 - Verio Inc., the leading provider in delivering online business solutions to SMBs worldwide, including web hosting, application hosting and Software as a Service (SaaS), today announced that Janine Soika has been recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine as one of the Top 100 Women in the Channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel were chosen by the editors of the magazine based on their achievements as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel represent a changing trend in a traditionally all male industry.
“We are very pleased to see women executives reaching the highest levels in a wide range of dynamic companies. It is with great pleasure that we honor the women that have made a profound impact in the technology marketplace. We offer our congratulations to Janine for her significant contributions to our industry,” Robert C. DeMarzo, Senior Vice President and Editorial Director, Everything Channel.
In her role, Soika has led Verio’s marketing initiatives which included launching the new viaVerio Partner Program and partner portal - www.viaverio.com - in addition to rolling out channel tools and training resources to help partners drive success and fuel growth.
“Janine has been very instrumental in the success we have experienced to date with our viaVerio Partner Program and her new ideas have resulted in significant growth for both Verio and its partners,” said Ken Giffin, Director of Marketing for Verio. “We applaud her for dedication and commitment to the channel and congratulate her on being recognized as a distinguished channel executive.”
A special feature of the Top 100 Women of the Channel is in the August issue of CRN Magazine and expanded coverage will be featured online at www.channelweb.com.
“I am honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Woman in the Channel by CRN Magazine,” said Soika. “Verio’s commitment and investment in its viaVerio partner program has made it one of the strongest and most robust in the industry and I am proud to be a part of an organization so committed to its channel partners.”
Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for accessing, enabling, managing and accelerating technology sales. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results.
20Aug
Intermedia Provides Its Private Label Partners with Resources to Promote Microsoft Communication Services (MSCS)
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Intermedia, Press Releases
MSCS packages hosted Exchange email, other services aimed at small and medium-sized business owners
New York, NY – August 20, 2009 – Intermedia, the global leader in Exchange hosting, today announced the availability of online resources that its private label partners can use to promote Microsoft Communication Services (MSCS) – a marketing package of hosted Exchange email, SharePoint and Office Communications Server. The news comes on the heels of a July announcement from Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) that Intermedia is among a select group of companies it is working with to promote MSCS.
Intermedia and Microsoft’s marketing alliance is called Microsoft Communication Services from Intermedia. MSCS was designed to appeal directly to small and medium-sized business owners. The MSCS marketing resources that Intermedia and Microsoft developed will enable Intermedia’s partners to be more effective in marketing the productivity value of Microsoft Exchange email, SharePoint and Office Communications Server.
Intermedia partners are able to promote MSCS and other hosted Microsoft offerings under their own brand, managing the underlying services with a private label version of Intermedia’s proprietary control panel. According to Bob Leibholz, Intermedia’s vice president of sales and business development, “Small and medium-sized business owners view email, scheduling, and document sharing as communication tools. MSCS is a way to engage business owners using language that aligns with this view. It’s a marketing package in the best sense of the term, and we’re proud to make it available to our partners. We expect to accelerate our growth as a result of this marketing effort and help our partners do so as well.”
Developed by Microsoft, the MSCS marketing resources help Intermedia partners identify appropriate prospects and then engage them with compelling messages. The resources are available for download on Intermedia’s Partner Portal, which also includes resources for marketing Intermedia’s Exchange hosting and other hosted solutions. Resources specific to MSCS include email, letter, phone script, and web site templates to which Intermedia partners can apply their own branding.
Intermedia hosts over 200,000 premium Microsoft Exchange mailboxes – more than any other hosted Exchange provider – and over 400,000 mailboxes total. Intermedia’s partner program includes internationally recognized Fortune 500 brands as well as more than 3,500 small and medium-sized businesses – primarily managed service providers (MSPs) and other technology solution providers. The profitable 14-year old company offers migration services to transition its partners’ existing Exchange accounts with no disruption.
19Aug
APPRIVER NAMED A FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY BY INC. MAGAZINE
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as AppRiver, Press Releases
Third Consecutive Appearance on Inc. 5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 389.9%
GULF BREEZE, FL—August 19, 2009— AppRiver, LLC, a leading provider of e-mail messaging and Web security solutions, today announced the company has been named for the third straight year to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. AppRiver ranks No. 16 within the security category and No. 741 overall. Inc. 5000 represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.
“Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate,” said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. “That’s why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year.”
AppRiver offers businesses comprehensive, yet affordable subscription-based Software-as-a-Service solutions that incorporate the latest spam and virus protection, e-mail encryption, and Web security on the market. In addition, the company provides a complete managed service for Microsoft® Exchange. AppRiver currently protects more than 35,500 customers (and 6 million mailboxes) worldwide.
“Businesses around the globe rely on AppRiver for their e-mail and Web security needs,” said Michael Murdoch, CEO, AppRiver. “Our position on the Inc. 5000 list is reflective of our focus on technology innovation and unparalleled customer service to support our rapidly growing user base. The dedication and expertise of the entire AppRiver team has been critical to catapulting us to our current market position.”
The 2009 Inc. 5000 serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding; making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (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 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony 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. Please join us September 23–25, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, and to register, visit www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.
About AppRiver
AppRiver is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider offering award-winning e-mail and Web security solutions to businesses of all sizes. Understanding the need to protect networks from today’s increasingly complex IT threats, AppRiver offers businesses a comprehensive, yet affordable subscription-based solution that incorporates the latest spam and virus protection, e-mail encryption and Web security on the market. In addition, the company provides a complete managed service for Microsoft® Exchange. Since its inception, AppRiver has sustained an impressive 97% customer retention rate while growing its customer base to more than 35,500 companies and over 6 million mailboxes worldwide. In 2009, AppRiver was voted “Best Channel Vendor” by Business Solutions magazine, receiving the highest published scores in Service/Support, Product Reliability and Channel Friendliness. The company is led by a 2009 Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of Year award winner, and has been identified as one of the top 100 companies to watch by Red Herring magazine. For more information, please visit www.appriver.com.
17Aug
Connectria Jumps Rank in Inc.com’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Connectria, Press Releases
ST. LOUIS, MO (August 17, 2009) - Connectria Corporation, a leading provider of world-class managed hosting and IT infrastructure outsourcing solutions, has once again been ranked in the annual Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing private companies in America.
The annual Inc. 5000 includes companies with reported aggregate revenue of $214 billion and median three-year growth of 126 percent. It is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. In order to qualify for the annual Inc. 5000, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2008. They must also have achieved revenues of at least $200,000 in 2005, and $2 million in 2008.
Connectria vastly improved its position in 2008, moving its ranking ahead by over 1,000. “We are pleased and honored to be included once again within Inc. 5000’s annual ranking, noted Connectria President and CEO, Rich Waidmann. “We take particular pride in the fact that we were able to achieve such a high level of growth despite a difficult economy. This is a tribute to the entire Connectria community – its customers, partners and employees. We hope to continue this trend over the years to come.”
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.inc.com/inc5000/2009
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (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 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
About Connectria
Connectria is a profitable and growing global provider of Managed Hosting and Data Center Services. Connectria offers an array of services, including managed hosting, disaster recovery, remote monitoring, custom software development and engineering consulting. A privately held company, Connectria has built its business through reinvesting profits and without any debt or equity financing. Connectria operates world-class Data Centers, Network Operations Centers, and Engineering Centers located in St. Louis, Missouri and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From these facilities, Connectria operates as a virtual extension of its clients’ IT organizations.
For more information, please contact Connectria at 1-800-781-7820 or visit: www.connectria.com.
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17Aug
Connectria Retains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Connectria, Press Releases
Connectria Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Hosting and Networking Infrastructure Solutions
ST. LOUIS, MO (August 17, 2009) – Connectria Corporation, a leading provider of world-class managed hosting and IT infrastructure outsourcing solutions, and REDPLAID, a division of Connectria Corporation, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Hosting Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. This marks the third year in a row that Connectria has achieved the Gold Certified Partner distinction with Microsoft, recognizing Connectria’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
As a Gold Certified Partner, both Connectria and REDPLAID have demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel. While both Connectria and REDPLAID offer hosting solutions utilizing Microsoft technologies, Connectria focuses upon the mid-to-large enterprise organization whereas REDPLAID targets small-to-medium sized businesses.
“We are extremely pleased to have retained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Rich Waidmann, Connectria President and CEO. “The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow Connectria and REDPLAID to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers across a wide range of industries and segments.”
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities,” said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft again recognizes Connectria as a Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology.”
About The Microsoft Partner Program
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful. More information can be found at partner.microsoft.com.
About Connectria
Connectria is a profitable and growing global provider of Managed Hosting and Data Center Services. Connectria offers an array of services, including managed hosting, disaster recovery, remote monitoring, custom software development and engineering consulting. A privately held company, Connectria has built its business through reinvesting profits and without any debt or equity financing. Connectria operates world-class Data Centers, Network Operations Centers, and Engineering Centers located in St. Louis, Missouri and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From these facilities, Connectria operates as a virtual extension of its clients’ IT organizations.
For more information, please contact Connectria at 1-800-781-7820 or visit: www.connectria.com.
About REDPLAID Managed Hosting
REDPLAID Managed Hosting, a division of Connectria Corporation, provides the most reliable and affordable dedicated hosting for Windows and Linux environments. For business-critical 24/7 applications and ecommerce environments, REDPLAID offers the highest level of security in the dedicated hosting industry. REDPLAID’s 100% Secure Guarantee is backed by the industry’s leading Service Level Agreement, including refund provisions should strict security standards not be met. REDPLAID is also Microsoft hosting partner within the BizSpark program for startup software companies (bizspark.redplaid.com). More information on REDPLAID can be found at www.redplaid.com.
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To learn more about Connectria or to receive a detailed quote on any of our services, please contact us.
13Aug
Connectria Named in Inc.com’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in St. Louis
Posted by Exchange Hosting Reviews as Connectria, Press Releases
ST. LOUIS, MO (August 13, 2009) - Connectria Corporation, a leading provider of world-class managed hosting and IT infrastructure outsourcing solutions, has been recognized by Inc.com as one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in St. Louis. Inc.com’s Inc. 5000 has also ranked Connectria as one of the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in America.
Inc. 5000 is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. This is the second consecutive year that Connectria has been named an Inc.com Top 50 company within the St. Louis area.
“As a company founded and headquartered in St. Louis, we are proud to be recognized by Inc.com,” said Rich Waidmann, Connectria President and CEO. “We value our economic and community ties to the St. Louis region, and look forward to its continued growth.”
Complete results of Inc.com’s Top 50 fastest growing private companies in the St. Louis Metro Region can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/2009/lists/top-metro-regions-st–louis–mo-il.html.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (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 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
About Connectria
Connectria is a profitable and growing global provider of Managed Hosting and Data Center Services. Connectria offers an array of services, including managed hosting, disaster recovery, remote monitoring, custom software development and engineering consulting. A privately held company, Connectria has built its business through reinvesting profits and without any debt or equity financing. Connectria operates world-class Data Centers, Network Operations Centers, and Engineering Centers located in St. Louis, Missouri and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From these facilities, Connectria operates as a virtual extension of its clients’ IT organizations.
For more information, please contact Connectria at 1-800-781-7820 or visit: www.connectria.com.
Learn More
To learn more about Connectria or to receive a detailed quote on any of our services, please contact us.
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