The Planet Partners With DNSstuff.com

HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2008 – The Planet, the world’s largest privately held dedicated hosting company, today announced a partnership with DNSstuff.com to jointly provide customers with its unique line of products and services.  DNSstuff.com, a global leader in Domain Name System (DNS) knowledge and tools, is a premiere destination with one of the largest communities of IT professionals on the Web.  Webmasters and system administrators regularly use DNSstuff.com tools to maintain and monitor DNS and network configuration issues.

Through Feb. 15, 2008, DNSstuff.com is offering The Planet’s 22,000 customers an exclusive 25 percent across-the-board discount off its annual subscription rate of $36.  Customers can also take advantage of the DNSstuff.com professional toolset for only $27, along with its highly regarded DNSreport.  In mid-February, pricing for the professional line goes to $79, while the standard toolset will be $49. 

“For Web and IT professionals, DNS issues translate to serious business consequences and sleepless nights,” said Urvish Vashi, director of product management with The Planet.  “DNSstuff.com is a trusted source for many of our customers who also work on tight budgets to manage their businesses.  Our ability to offer these types of partner services is another way we can add value.”

“The Domain Name System – DNS – is one of the most vital and yet most vulnerable infrastructure lynchpins supporting the Web,” said Kristina M. O’Connell, vice president of marketing with DNSstuff.com.  “Our tools provide the necessary support that helps make customers’ lives easier and their companies more secure.”

Customers gain access to more than 50 robust tools to troubleshoot and diagnose DNS and network issues.  They will also receive a free Network World iDemand subscription accompanied by the custom DNSstuff content channel, which offers pre-filtered DNS news.  Customers will also receive a free Forrester Research DNS report, valued at $279.

To access this special offer, customers can visit http://www.dnsstuff.com and select “join” and use coupon code FBDEAE7ECO.

About DNSstuff.com

DNSstuff.com is the leading source for on-demand DNS and network troubleshooting and problem solving. These online tools help monitor and maintain one of the most vital, yet vulnerable, lynchpins in the infrastructure supporting the Web the Domain Name System. DNSstuff.com’s suite of web applications and tools provide unique expertise and tools that allow organizations and individuals to help ensure the efficient operation and safety of their networks and Internet identities. DNSstuff.com users are a uniquely large, knowledgeable and trusted community of IT professionals, and its resources are featured in several authoritative books on the Internet and can be found at http://www.dnsstuff.com

About The Planet

            The Planet is the leading provider of On Demand IT Infrastructure solutions, hosting more than 22,000 small- and medium-size businesses and 3.1 million Web sites worldwide.  By offering the best choice of servers, software tools and world-class support, backed by state-of-the-art facilities and unmatched network connectivity, The Planet helps turn information technology into a powerful competitive advantage that enables customers to successfully grow their businesses.  For additional information, visit http://www.theplanet.com. 

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