IPtimize Teams with USA.NET for Hosted Microsoft Exchange

IPtimize, Inc. (www.iptimize.com), a Managed VoIP Services Provider serving small- and medium-size enterprises, announced today that it has entered into a partnering agreement with USA.NET, the nation's leading provider of hosted eMessaging services. The partnership will give IPtimize the ability to sell, distribute and support USA.NET's highly regarded Hosted Microsoft Exchange services and solutions.

"The USA.NET hosted platform is a natural fit with our value proposition," stated John R. Evans, Chairman and CEO of IPtimize. "We create sustainable value for our SMB clients by delivering communications services that do not require them to own, install, upgrade or directly manage, underlying architectures. The USA.NET platform is world-class in terms of quality, reliability, flexibility, scalability and support."

USA.NET is the nation's only hosting eMessaging provider that is SAS 70-Type II certified, Microsoft Gold Certified, and a member of the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program.

"Going with a hosted solution for email, calendar-sharing and contacts makes a lot of sense for businesses that do not want to purchase and manage the hardware (servers), software and licenses," said Clint Wilson, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development.

"At USA.NET, we understand how difficult it can be, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses, to efficiently manage complex infrastructure needs," said David Ramon, President and CEO of USA.NET. "IPtimize, with its growing service portfolio, fills this need by delivering optimized communications solutions that require little or no upfront capital and contributes to lower monthly operating costs."

Ramon added that the relationship with IPtimize will also enable USA.NET to cross-market the company's services and solutions.