The Planet Unveils Server Discounts Up to 57 Percent

HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2008 – The Planet, the global leader in IT hosting, today announced discounts on servers optimized for customers who require technology test beds for evaluating new applications. For a limited time, select Dual Xeon and Pentium servers are priced from $70 per month and up, with discounts of up to 57 percent.

Beginning today, the Dual Xeon 3.2 SCSI and SATA are priced at $149 per month, down from $299. The Pentium4 2.4 is now $79 per month, originally $109. Customers who purchase two or more of these servers with a single order get the second Dual Xeon 3.2 SCSI or SATA discounted 57 percent, a savings of $170 per month. The second Pentium4 2.4 is priced at $70 per month, a 36 percent savings.

“These new lower  prices offer a cost-effective option for customers interested in buying a second server to use as a business test bed or to pilot a new system offering,” said Urvish Vashi, The Planet’s general manager for dedicated hosting. “As with all Planet Alpha servers, customers will benefit from The Planet’s world-class network and 24/7 support.”

This promotion is effective through Aug. 24, 2008. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.theplanet.com/dedicated-servers/server-specials.

 

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 7.7 million Web sites worldwide. The Planet Alpha division provides the widest array of self-managed dedicated servers and advanced services backed by 24x7x365 support. The Planet Northstar Managed Hosting division combines a proactive methodology and seasoned IT experts to deliver a fully managed hosting solution. With the best choice of servers, software tools and world-class support, backed by state-of-the-art facilities and an enterprise-class network, The Planet turns IT into a powerful competitive advantage that enables customers to grow their businesses. For additional information, visit www.theplanet.com.

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