Gatorzone.com Picks Spiderhost for Web Hosting

HostReview.com
Friday, October 8, 2004; 12:00 AM

Gatorzone.com (www.gatorzone.com) , the official website of the Florida Gators, has announced a new Internet services partnership with Spiderhost (www.spiderhost.com), an Orlando based internet service provider specializing in providing IT services to businesses.

"Spiderhost has demonstrated that they are experts in the business of the Internet, and we look forward to a great partnership that will continue to deliver a high-quality experience for Gatorzone's visitors worldwide," said Mark McCauley, Manager of Gatorzone.com and the Gator Network for Clear Channel.

Spiderhost now hosts the Gatorzone.com servers and provides connectivity from its data center in Orlando, in addition to providing services for the email customers of Gatorzone.com. Spiderhost also hosts www.coachzook.com and www.coachdonovan.com, the official websites of head football coach Ron Zook and head basketball coach Billy Donovan.

"We are extremely proud and happy to join the Gatorzone Network and the Gator family," said Dale Frohman, CEO of Spiderhost. "We're avid supporters of the University of Florida, and are happy to be able to contribute to the growth and evolution of their online community."

Gatorzone.com, coachzook.com and coachdonovan.com are partnerships with Clear Channel Communications and the University of Florida Athletic Association. Clear Channel is also the rights holder for the statewide Gator Radio Network and TV highlight shows with Coaches Zook and Donovan.

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