Web Hosting Firm Q9 Launches Virgin Mobile Canada

Q9 Networks Inc. (www.q9.com), a provider of outsourced Internet infrastructure and related managed services, is pleased to announce it is hosting IT infrastructure for recently launched Virgin Mobile in a comprehensive outsourcing agreement.

Virgin Mobile's Canadian web site, online ordering and other critical back-end processes are being hosted from a high security Q9 data centre. Under the long-term deal, Q9 is providing both physical space and managed services such as firewalls and remote links that will ensure maximum security, reliability and availability for Virgin Mobile customers.

"Our company philosophy is to provide the best customer service in the industry," says Valdis Martinsons, Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Mobile Canada.

"We are delighted to have been selected as a key technology partner for Virgin Mobile," says Osama Arafat, CEO, Q9 Networks.

Q9 provides unparalleled service through an extensive suite of customer care products, including a Web-based portal that offers complete visibility into customer equipment and Q9 services.

Q9 Networks is a leading Canadian provider of outsourced Internet infrastructure and related managed services. Q9's data centres and network are backed by an industry leading SLA which guarantees 100% network and power availability.

Virgin Mobile Canada is a partnership between Richard Branson's Virgin Group and the Bell Mobility division of Bell Canada, bringing together one of the world's most respected brands with Canada's national leader in communications.