Verio Launches Web Hosting Series Of 2005 Product

Verio (www.verio.com), a subsidiary of NTT Communications and a leader in global hosting solutions and managed services, is set to unveil a series of product innovations and new services for 2005. To begin this initiative, Verio has introduced new product enhancements and packages for its shared hosting solutions.

Following a strong performance in 2004 where Verio achieved solid financial and market results, this initiative continues Verio's commitment to offer the best solutions and support services to build, maintain and grow a company's online business.

"The past year has seen Verio continue to transform itself, as we refocused our business around our core capabilities of global hosting solutions and managed services for the individualized business needs of customers," said David Chao, vice president of product management for Verio.

As the first in a series of enhancements and new services this year, Verio has updated its Shared Hosting products for UNIX and Windows platforms, offering enhanced features at different plan levels. Verio Shared Hosting offers a cost-effective, flexible Web solution for small-to-medium organizations looking to establish and grow their online business.

"To succeed online, Small and Midsize businesses require the services, resources and tools that companies like Verio deliver," said SMB Strategies Analyst Chris Liebert at the Yankee Group consulting services firm. "Organizations are looking to leverage economies of scale, lower costs of delivery and R&D investment." By focusing on these key initiatives that differentiate Verio from its competitors, Verio can offer organizations the optimal services and value for their online business.

Verio will continue to aggressively pursue its objectives throughout 2005 to drive ongoing growth in its global IP and web hosting solutions business and expand leadership in new market segments and service delivery models.