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April 16, 2009 – Twisted Pair Solutions (www.twistpair.com), a pioneer in unified group communications software built on open standards and Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net), a managed hosting services pioneer, today announced that they have formed a partnership to provide Interoperability as a Service (IaaS) solutions powered by WAVE® software technology. Many communications interoperability projects built around proprietary hardware solutions fail to get off the ground because they are too expensive, even with grant assistance. This hosted WAVE® solution offers clients the opportunity to quickly and cost-effectively achieve their inter-agency communications goals using the best of cloud computing and mission-critical voice systems.

IaaS extends to customers a familiar model used for providing telephony and internet access services. Organizations commonly deploy private communication systems for their internal voice communications and similarly operate and control their own local area IP networks. In order to be broadly interoperable with others, however, each of these organizations draws access and interconnection services from a variety of service providers. In this very same way, IaaS is intended to provide the service for organizations to connect their private push-to-talk radio systems, extending their access not only to others within their agency, but also – where appropriate and authorized – to neighboring constituent agencies. Just as voice and data services have converged to be carried over IP networks, IaaS provides inter-agency interoperability via Radio over IP (RoIP) technologies.

David Daniels, Fire Chief and Emergency Services Administrator for the City of Renton, Washington, welcomes any opportunity to deliver greater communications interoperability amongst the first responder community and appreciates the many operational and financial benefits that a managed service would provide. He says, “Too often we’ve limited ourselves to discussion about radios, when we should be having conversation about the full range of communications options. The City of Renton, like other cities in Washington and around this country, continually has to revisit its plans for wider communications interoperability because of the high cost of radio equipment that we taxpayers are finding more and more difficult to justify. Any alternate technologies that can enhance and extend what we already have, and is proven in its ability to deliver a mission-critical communications service, has my attention.”

IaaS offers a compelling alternative to large capital-funded projects because it presents a low risk approach to achieving a high level of interoperability, while offering an affordable and attractive pay-as-you-need-it managed service. In addition, interoperability can be expanded beyond the bounds of the subscribing agency by having access to other subscribers of the managed service. This service can be utilized by organizations of any size, regardless of the technology used by them for their intra-agency communications.

“We’ve had the opportunity to advance and harden the technology behind IaaS through several years of operational experience ranging from battlefield communications to dispatch and network operations center command and control,” said Tom Guthrie, President and CEO at Twisted Pair Solutions. “It’s time now to extend the operational value of this proven technology through a broad service offering, leveraging the scale and economy of cloud computing to provide a technically superior and highly cost-effective option to public sector organizations.

“Many State or local interoperability projects are facing delays, downgrades or complete cancellation because the legislature or governing bodies have balked at their multi-million dollar price tags. The purpose of this new service is to provide an immediate option for these organizations to extend the life and utility of systems they already have today, yet enable a much broader reach of inter-agency communications than what is enabled simply by the deployment of consistent radio system technology,” adds Guthrie. “Because WAVE® is a software technology platform, IaaS can scalably deliver the capability, flexibility and cost advantages that hardware alone simply cannot.”

Critics of software-based interoperability solutions point to a perceived lack of industry standards as a reason why public sector radio users should proceed with hardware upgrades. The Bridging Systems Interface (BSI), a Department of Homeland Security-sponsored VoIP specification for SIP-based bridging, and co-authored by Twisted Pair Solutions, has already been ratified and will help accelerate the deployment of large scale interoperable communications networks using solutions from vendors that show compliance. Operating as the interface between two bridging or gateway devices that can be used to connect disparate radio systems, the BSI is utilized in IaaS as one of the standardized means of access to the service.

Rob LaMear, Chief Executive Officer at Fpweb.net, is excited about the new software-as-a-service offering from Twisted Pair and his company. He says, “Not only does it make great economic sense for all first responders, but it has the potential to remedy a major weakness in our national infrastructure. WAVE® is a battle-hardened technology, and hosted WAVE® will be fed by the massive Fpweb.net cloud of redundant servers and data centers.”

In addition to the obvious cost-driven benefits of IaaS for larger projects, there is also a need for smaller organizations to affordably acquire solutions that employ software and networking technologies with which they may not be familiar. Many of these smaller organizations simply do not have the personnel resources necessary to develop and manage an effective interoperability solution and simply put the idea to the bottom of their list of projects.

Twisted Pair and Fpweb.net are currently offering a 90-day free proof-of-concept trial to potential users. General availability of IaaS is expected in 2H 2009.

About Twisted Pair Solutions

Twisted Pair Solution’s award-winning WAVE® software technology enables partners and customers to build and operate secure, highly scalable communications solutions in the world’s most demanding environments. Recognizing that the best approach to solving the complexities of communications interoperability is to use standards-based software to unify diverse communications technologies, WAVE® is trusted when communications is absolutely indispensable. Twisted Pair Solutions is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA with offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. Visit us at www.twistpair.com.

About Fpweb.net

Fpweb.net is the SharePoint® Hosting Pioneer™ with a decade of experience and 1,000,000 users. What sets Fpweb.net apart? They know SharePoint – and they don’t just support the hardware, they support the application. Increase profitability with their custom MOSS server farms at 60% less cost than on-premise builds. Go to market faster with Fpweb.net rapid deployment of SharePoint, Exchange and Project Server. Get back to business and forget about the complexities of MOSS with their SharePoint Lifecycle Management. Fpweb.net has earned the trust of US Air Force, NY Yankees and Dow Chemical. Visit us at www.fpweb.net

February 18, 2009 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) is now a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at the upcoming SharePoint.Org Conference in Baltimore, MD on March 22-24, 2009. Fpweb.net CEO, Rob LaMear IV will also be speaking at the event.

SharePoint.Org, held by SusQtech, is the second annual SharePoint conference for associations and non-profit organizations. “We are excited to showcase our Managed SharePoint Hosting services at this event,” said LaMear. “As the first and only company in the world to host SharePoint back in 1999, we have a high level of knowledge and experience to share with this group.”

Attendees will have access to daily sessions packed with information and expertise for SharePoint WSS and MOSS users of all levels. Fpweb.net will also be providing an educational session, presented by LaMear himself, on the benefits of SharePoint in a Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted model. “Since we already host SharePoint for several non-profit and government agencies, we understand the needs and requirements involved in their unique SharePoint environments,” said LaMear. “This session will explain how a SaaS provider can take care of those requirements for them, saving the organization time and money.”

For more information or to register for the SharePoint.Org Conference, go to www.sharepointconference.org. Fpweb.net will also be attending several other SharePoint Conferences in 2009. For details on these events, Fpweb.net’s Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) hosting or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) hosting, visit their site or call 866.780.4678.

Founded in 1996, Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, MOSS, Hosted Exchange and Project Server. Their worry-free solutions offer clients the ability to focus on their core business, while cutting IT costs 60%. With more than 1 million SharePoint users around the world, Fpweb.net strives to become the leading customer service organization in the hosting industry. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with 24/7 US support, they’ve earned the trust of over 5,000 enterprise clients including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force, IBM and DOW Chemical.

Fpweb.net Offers SharePoint Design Services

February 11, 2009 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) now offers SharePoint Express Design, a custom SharePoint design and development service, for their hosted WSS and MOSS customers.

SharePoint Express Design is Fpweb.net’s most basic SharePoint development package. It can be applied to Fpweb.net Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) v3 hosting or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 hosting. “We’ve designed this service to be a quick turnaround for custom branded SharePoint sites,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO. “Express Design allows customers to roll out sleek SharePoint sites, complete with their corporate look and feel, in less than 24 hours.”

This offer includes company logo placement, custom color palette, theme selection / implementation, custom home page setup and more for only $995. If the customer requires additional services beyond what’s included in this SharePoint design package, Fpweb.net offers free consultations and quotes on custom tailored SharePoint development projects.

For more information on SharePoint Design Services or custom SharePoint development projects from Fpweb.net, visit their site or call 866.780.4678.

Founded in 1996, Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, MOSS, Exchange and Project Server. Their worry-free solutions offer clients the ability to focus on their core business, while cutting IT costs 60%. With more than 1 million SharePoint users around the world, Fpweb.net strives to become the leading customer service organization in the hosting industry. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with 24/7 US support, they’ve earned the trust of over 5,000 enterprise clients including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force, IBM and DOW Chemical.

February 4, 2009 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) now offers Blackberry service and support for their shared Small Business Exchange Hosting plans.

Fpweb.net has been offering mobile Blackberry service to dedicated Exchange hosting clients for some time now. As customer demand continues to grow, they’ve decided to extend the service to shared Exchange hosting clients as well. “In this economy, we understand that not all clients have the need or funds to deploy an entire dedicated Blackberry server,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO. “Shared Blackberry Exchange hosting allows small businesses to take advantage of anytime, anywhere mobile business communication at a price they can’t get in-house.”

With this new offer, Fpweb.net Small Business Exchange hosting clients in a shared server environment can add mobile Blackberry service to their account on a per user basis. Cost is only $10 per user, per month, with no additional hardware or software costs. For more information on Shared Blackberry and Exchange hosting, visit their site or call 866.780.4678.

Founded in 1996, Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, CRM and Project Server. Their worry-free solutions offer clients the ability to focus on their core business, while cutting IT costs 60%. With more than 1 million SharePoint users around the world, Fpweb.net strives to become the leading customer service organization in the hosting industry. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with 24/7 US support, they’ve earned the trust of over 5,000 enterprise clients including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force, IBM and DOW Chemical.

January 22, 2009 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) has become a qualified telecommunications provider for the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Under this qualification, Fpweb.net can now offer managed hosting services to participants of the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs.

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) issues a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) to telecommunications providers that receive support from federal Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. Fpweb.net has been certified and assigned a SPIN number that will allow the USAC to assist qualified applicants in the funding needed for Fpweb.net managed hosting services.

There are four USF programs: High Cost, Low Income, Rural Health Care, and Schools and Libraries (E-Rate). If an organization participates in one of these programs, they can utilize Fpweb.net’s SPIN to get managed hosting services at a reduced rate. “Many organizations cannot afford the I.T. services necessary for daily operation,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO. “With the help of the USAC, we are excited to provide these companies with affordable Software-as-a-Service solutions.”

For more information on Fpweb.net managed hosting services or their USAC service provider identification number, contact them at 866.780.4678.

Founded in 1996, Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange and Project Server. Their worry-free solutions offer clients the ability to focus on their core business, while cutting IT costs 60%. With more than 1 million SharePoint users around the world, Fpweb.net strives to become the leading customer service organization in the hosting industry. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with 24/7 US support, they’ve earned the trust of over 5,000 enterprise clients including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force, IBM and DOW Chemical.

January 6, 2009 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) announced a new Reseller Program for their hosted services. This partnership offers resellers a lucrative opportunity to provide industry-leading Microsoft hosted solutions without cost or worry.

With the Fpweb.net Hosting Reseller Program, resellers can provide customers with reliable services for hosted Microsoft SharePoint, MOSS, Exchange, Dynamics CRM and more, all with 24/7 solution monitoring and support. “Our competitive Partnership program grows as the reseller’s business grows, ensuring a solid return on investment month after month,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO.

Reseller opportunities are available for all Fpweb.net hosted technologies and include free pre-sales support for consulting, product expertise and infrastructure recommendations. The program’s already deep discounts increase as more services are added to the reseller’s account. Plus, resellers can start small, with as few as one customer. “We believe partnerships of any kind should be an easy, natural fit that’s mutually beneficial,” said LaMear, “so we built our program around that belief.”

Qualified applicants can get started immediately with no contracts or fees; they just begin selling. Fpweb.net’s private label hosting allows the reseller to brand the services, so they can act as a one-stop-shop, owning the relationship with the customer. Additionally, the reseller has access to Fpweb.net’s 24/7 support via phone, email and the Web, with an online ticketing system to track the status of customer issues. To apply or get more information on the Fpweb.net Hosting Reseller Partnership program, visit their site at http://www.fpweb.net/hosting-reseller.aspx or call 866.780.4678.

Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, MOSS, Exchange and Microsoft Project to customers around the world – cutting their 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. Their commitments to excellence in customer service and rapid server deployments are backed 24x7x365 by expert, friendly service and support. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, they serve over 5,000 enterprise customers including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force and DOW Chemical.

December 18, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) announced
that they have achieved the Safe Harbor certification for data protection.
We self-certify compliance with:
Safe Harbor Certification

Safe Harbor certification proves that Fpweb.net hosted services meets the privacy protection standards set forth by the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection. This means that all Fpweb.net customer data is pre–certified to move freely in and out of European Union (EU) countries, making the connection with these countries more time and cost efficient.

With Safe Harbor, Fpweb.net customers can confidently conduct business dealings with EU countries without delay. “We do our best to remove any and all obstacles that might obstruct the business of our clients,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO. “This certification is just one more guarantee that our clients will experience a secure, seamless hosted solution.” For more information on Fpweb.net’s Safe Harbor Certification, visit their site at http://www.fpweb.net/about-us/legal/safe-harbor.asp, or call 866.780.4678.

Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, 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 the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force and Dow Chemical.

December 11, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) now offers SmarterStats Enterprise Edition as an add-on to their Windows Web Hosting plans.

SmarterStats is a high-powered web analytic tool that provides customers with in-depth statistics for their business or personal websites. For only $10 per month, this add-on feature allows Fpweb.net clients to custom tailor web reports, drill down to pertinent data and identify traffic trends to improve online usability.

“The majority of today’s businesses rely on their websites for sales and profitability,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net CEO. “For this reason, they need to understand their current web traffic and identify trends to make improvements.” Fpweb.net chose the SmarterStats product because it provides customers with the reliable, detailed statics they need. “Plus, it operates in a standard web browser, which provides customers with a familiar interface they can easily navigate,” added LaMear.

Fpweb.net specifically offers the Enterprise Edition of SmarterStats, which includes additional features for custom/emailed reports, automated diagnostics and other functionality. For more information on Fpweb.net Windows Web Hosting with SmarterStats, call 866.780.4678.

Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, 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 the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force and Dow Chemical.

November 19, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) now offers Microsoft Office SharePoint Server hosting solutions that are compliant with the Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5015.2.

DOD 5015.2 establishes the policies and responsibilities required for electronic records management. All products awarded with DOD 5015.2 compliance have undergone rigorous testing to meet the standards and ensure compliance. As of May 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 passed the necessary testing to achieve compliance with DOD 5015.2 as a records management application.

As a provider of several other industry compliant solutions, Fpweb.net decided to tackle this one as well. “Just because a product is DOD compliant, doesn’t mean the hosting provider is willing to maintain and abide by that compliance,” said Rob LaMear IV, Fpweb.net President. “We’ve decided to go that extra step and support customers with DOD requirements.”

Fpweb.net has taken the necessary measures in-house, including the installation of a DOD 5015.2 resource kit, and now commits to offer interested clients DoD MOSS solutions. Visit their site for more information on DOD 5015.2 compliant MOSS Hosting or call 866.780.4678.

Fpweb.net provides managed hosting services for SharePoint, Exchange, 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. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Fwpeb.net serves over 5,000 enterprise customers including the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force and Dow Chemical.

October 1, 2008 – Managed hosting provider Fpweb.net (www.fpweb.net) announced it has named Tom Brauch as the company’s new President.

Formerly Director of Web Services for Fpweb.net, Brauch will be taking over for Rob LaMear IV, who will remain CEO of Fpweb.net and take on a more evangelistic role for the company. As the President, Brauch will focus on company strategy, internal leadership and day-to-day business.

Brauch plans to take Fpweb.net from “good” to “great”, allowing them to stand with companies like Google, Toyota, 37Signals, Freshbooks and Netflix. “I lie awake at night, mostly due to my 11 month-old crying, but also identifying ways to shake up the way we do things around here,” he said. “I hate bureaucracy. I prefer to challenge prevailing assumptions by creating new practical ideas that simplify our processes and prove useful.”

First and foremost, Brauch intends to change the way Fpweb.net does business, by creating a stronger focus on customer service. “We simply must provide exceptional customer service, be honest and transparent, and treat our employees as we would our most valuable customers,” he stated. “In doing so, we plan to build a sturdy backbone of customer and employee loyalty upon which our business can grow.”

Brauch comes to the position with over 15 years of consumer Internet experience, with the bulk of his career spent in usability and project management fields. He brings with him the wealth of knowledge he gained while previously serving companies such as MasterCard Worldwide, The Federal Reserve Bank and Cox Health Systems.

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 the NY Yankees, U.S. Air Force and Dow Chemical.