More information can also be found at: www.verio.com/partners/

As companies increasingly serve customers online, deploy more Web-based business tools, work to secure their enterprises and meet regulatory rules, one thing has become critical: Ensure their online presence and operations are based on rock-solid business solutions and state of the art infrastructure.

Enter Verio. A wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), nearly half a million customers trust their business' Web site and online operations to Verio, a company consistently recognized for innovation in products and services as well as delivery. For developers and other partners, Verio offers complementary services to help meet clients' business needs.

Verio's Goals Are Its Partners' Goals
Verio works to ensure that channel partners, such as application and Web developers, meet the business and technology requirements of customers. Whether for a mid-market or larger global enterprise, Verio delivers managed services and hosting solutions that enable developers to offer complete solutions.

Verio meets these needs by simplifying the choices and deployment of managed hosting solutions, and all offerings are accompanied by the technical support and expertise that organizations of all sizes demand. Verio believes that its partners' success is a critical component of its own success and has developed industry-leading programs tailored to the business models of a full spectrum of business partners.

"Partnering with Verio enables SoftSource to fulfill our customers' complete business needs, from consulting, software architecture, and application development to hosting and managed services," said Preston Jones, vice president of sales and operations for viaVerio® partner SoftSource Consulting. "Our Fortune 1000 clients expect the stability and scalability built into our applications to be carried on with Verio to meet customer performance demands."

Verio products and services are recognized for solving real business problems. VARBusiness magazine for example ranked Verio offerings among the Top 100 "Midmarket Products of the Year." The Web Host Directory consistently names Verio a top provider in its monthly spotlight.

"I've been on both sides of the table, meaning both business and technology. I knew my company would be a success if I could offer customers a unique marriage of the two by really listening to them, understanding their business and helping solve their problems," said Carol Thorney, president and CEO, Thorney Solutions and a viaVerio® partner. "As I looked at how I would execute this strategy and provide solutions to end users, Verio presented itself as the perfect partner. The Verio relationship has allowed me to provide my customers with development and infrastructure expertise, as well as hosting, security and disaster recovery solutions."

Thorney Solutions' customers see the benefit as well. "Verio offered Smith Whiley a single source for remote backup, managed firewalls and a managed archive storage solution," said Princess Sally Smith, operations manager for Smith Whiley & Co., and a Thorney Solutions client. "Smith Whiley clearly benefits from the Thorney-Verio relationship with bundled pricing under one contract bill, and with fewer administrative tasks, I have more time to focus on my business. Thorney Solutions has been a lifesaver for Smith Whiley, and without Verio included in the mix, we would not be able to so easily deal with the compliance and business continuity requirements demanded of a financial services firm."

Verio products and services are backed by the financial strength of NTT Com, the world's largest telecommunications company, providing customers and partners with unparalleled innovation and reliability.

Getting Started with Hosted Services and Solutions viaVerio® Hosting Partners join forces with the world's leading Web hosting and services provider to enhance their portfolio of solutions for clients, as well as add value to their business. viaVerio® partners gain access to Verio's suite of global hosting products and managed services to support customers.

More information can also be found at: www.verio.com/partners/