OREM, Utah, Sept. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - NetHosting has long been known for its Cloud Virtual Hosting service, but received even more recognition this week when it was ranked among the top ten most popular blog hosting services in the world.

Over the course of a month, Blogging.org surveyed over 5,600 users and compiled their responses to comprise a list of the top twenty-five hosting companies in the world. NetHosting was ranked as the seventh most popular hosting service for bloggers around the world.

When he heard of the honor, NetHosting CEO Lane Livingston responded by saying, "There are different industry awards that come and go every year, but being recognized by our users as one of the top ten in the world is the best distinction we could possibly get. We want to give a huge 'thank you' to our users, and I want to thank our staff at NetHosting that makes it all possible."

NetHosting offers its virtual hosting solution on top of the CloudLinux operating system, to better regulate and prevent server tenants from monopolizing system resources. CloudLinux works seamlessly with the cPanel administration tool and Installatron, two frequently used resources available with NetHosting's Cloud Virtual Hosting solution. Installatron allows for 1-click installation of apps, including all the content management systems that bloggers use, such as Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, and more.

Finally NetHosting manages the network, hardware, and security updates for all its virtual hosting solutions, to give users more time to focus on creating and maintaining content instead of infrastructure.

About NetHosting

NetHosting has delivered custom hosting solutions for nearly fifteen years. Serving enterprises of every size, its products include a broad range of cloud hosting and storage options as well as dedicated, managed, and virtual hosting services. Housed within a state-of-the-art PCI certified data center, each service is packaged with a 100% uptime guarantee and the personal support of a Dedicated Expert(TM).

Curious to know what sets NetHosting's Dedicated Experts apart from other support teams? Find out at http://www.nethosting.com or follow us @nethosting on Twitter.

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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Sep 19, 2012) - Intermedia, a global leader in cloud services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the largest Microsoft Exchange hosting provider, today announced the launch of Cloud Server, available direct from Intermedia, through its premium channel program, as well as its Cloud Server launch distribution partner, Ingram Micro.

With Cloud Server, an integrated suite of cloud services using technology from Intermedia and its partners, users receive an enterprise-grade cloud solution with a worry-free experience. This gives the channel full control over the cloud environment, and allows SMBs to stay focused on their core business. As part of Cloud Server, Intermedia will offer the same level of expertise, complementary white-glove migration and premium 24/7/365 support that it currently provides to its Hosted Exchange partners and direct customers -- which includes an industry-leading 500,000 Exchange mailboxes.It's also meeting key SMB needs by including VPN, firewall, and 99.999 percent SLA standard with every Cloud Server. With its value-driven pricing and ease-of-use, Cloud Server rises above other solutions, making it the premier cloud application infrastructure available today.

"Intermedia is addressing the needs of small and medium-sized businesses by delivering enterprise-grade cloud services at affordable price points," says Renee Bergeron, VP of Managed Services and Cloud Computing, Ingram Micro North America. "As one of the leading cloud service providers within the IT channel and our growing Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace, Intermedia offers channel partners a high-performance, high-availability white label solution."

Intermedia's Cloud Server offers important benefits that most SMBs don't have today with their on-premise servers, including:

Intermedia's partners are core to its business, and Cloud Server reinforces the commitment to the partner program. With Cloud Server, Intermedia gives its partners full control over its branding, cloud environments, and business activities using its proprietary HostPilot Control Panel. The company also offers fixed pricing to help partners better manage customer expectations and budgets. Four initial Cloud Server configurations are offered, each customizable, and available as part of Intermedia's Office in the Cloud suite of plans.

ServNet Technologies, an Intermedia channel partner since 2010, deployed Cloud Servers to support Cipriani & Werner, PC, a full-service law firm with seven locations in the PA/NJ area, and after the success, Cloud Server is an essential part of ServNet's portfolio.

"Cloud Server allows us to affordably deliver a fully configurable, scalable enterprise level solution to our small and medium-sized business clients," says Jim Gatto, CEO, ServNet Technologies. "Intermedia's support, migration services and willingness to work with our staff to ensure the best design and facilitate a seamless integration guarantees we can deliver the best solution to our clients. At the end of the day, delivering Intermedia's Cloud Server as a solution is a genuine value proposition for our customers, who are now beginning to run their business applications on our cloud rather than on premises."

"In today's business environment, just about every SMB uses business applications -- from accounting to human resources to payroll," says Michael Gold, president, Intermedia. "Without a secure, cost-effective, integrated platform, these applications are not able to reach their full potential, because the company becomes distracted by the technology instead of focused on driving business growth. Cloud Server alleviates the IT worry for SMBs by providing superior performance, availability and data protection, predictable costs, familiar technologies and full control over the cloud environment."

Guaranteeing availability and preferred routing, Cloud Server is hosted on Intermedia's high availability infrastructure in top tier datacenters (SSAE16 SOC 1 Type II compliant, Tier III datacenter with redundant electrical and cooling infrastructure, verified levels of physical security, and redundant power supplies).

As most SMBs have limited IT resources, Intermedia works to help them take a strategic approach to maximize the cloud's value for their businesses, providing a highly efficient and cost effective way to access the same level of technologies and services used by Fortune-50-level enterprises.

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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - Sep 18, 2012) - FireHost, a secure cloud hosting company, announces today a $10M Series C funding round, financed entirely from existing investors including The Stephens Group, LLC, and angel investors that have funded FireHost since its inception. Since the companys' official launch in 2009, FireHost has quickly gained market share as the go-to cloud host for enterprise security and performance. Growing at a rate of almost 200 percent year-over-year, FireHost serves organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50s that need to protect mission critical data on websites, applications and databases. The company currently has operations in the U.S. and Europe, and plans to expand into more countries over the next year. Additionally, this round of funding will be used to build out infrastructure and new services that help businesses of all sizes secure their most important data in the cloud.

"FireHost has created exactly what the market needs, at exactly the right time, and is executing flawlessly," said Aaron Clark, vice president of The Stephens Group, LLC. "As investors, everything about this company excites us. The leadership, the technology, and the market opportunity couldn't be brighter. Our group is thrilled to be FireHost's primary investment partner."

FireHost protects some of the biggest names in healthcare, security, eCommerce and SaaS. Brands such as Murad, 3M, Farmers Insurance, Johns Hopkins University, ArcSight by HP, and Hamilton Beach trust FireHost to keep their websites and applications always online, performing at top speed, and, of course, safe from hackers. Since securing a $10M Series B round this time last year, FireHost has expanded into Europe, launched business continuity solutions, opened additional data center facilities, and deployed a global partner program. The company has also blocked more than 250 million hack attempts on its customers, and continues to be a leading resource on security threats and how to stop them.

"The cloud hosting industry is expanding and evolving at a rate that can't be ignored. 451 Research analysts are watching this movement very closely, including the vendors that shape it," said Jason Verge, analyst with 451 Research. "FireHost is one of those exciting companies we've kept our eye on for nearly three years and have followed how it's innovating in the areas of public cloud security and infrastructure-as-a-service. Its aggressive roadmap and this new round of capital could mean FireHost has a significant impact on the hosting space in the coming year."

"FireHost has some exciting initiatives just over the horizon that we'll be able to execute on quickly with this new capital," adds Chris Drake, CEO of FireHost. "Expect some market changing announcements from us in the coming months."

About FireHost FireHost is a secure cloud hosting company focused on protecting companies' sensitive data and brand reputations with an architecture built for security, scalability and performance. Customers with specific compliance or performance needs subscribe to FireHost's PCI, HIPAA or high traffic solutions, including some of the largest companies in the world as well as many fast growing eCommerce, SaaS and healthcare IT providers.FireHost provides services from Dallas, Phoenix, London and Amsterdam. http://www.firehost.com.

About The Stephens Group, LLC The Stephens Group is a family-owned private equity firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that invests patient, flexible capital in partnership with exceptional management teams pursuing long-term growth objectives. More information can be found at http://www.stephensgroup.com.

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MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

ServInt, a pioneering provider of managed cloud hosting for enterprises worldwide, today was recognized as a founding member of the new Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition). ServInt Chief Operating Officer Christian Dawson is co-founder and board chair of the i2Coalition (www.i2Coalition), which officially launched today.

Through his work over the past year as co-founder of the Save Hosting Coalition (www.savehosting.org), Dawson played a key role in preventing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) from becoming law. After mobilizing to ensure the Internets free flow of information and commerce, Dawson and other executives realized the ongoing need for an industry voice.

The i2Coalition is that voice. It supports enterprises that make significant investments and drive innovation for the infrastructure of the Internet including web hosting and data-center providers, registries and registrars, software and service delivery and cloud computing services.

We in the Internet infrastructure industry know how the Internet works because we are the ones building and maintaining it every day, Dawson said. It is critical to join forces to fight for an Internet that is unfettered by unnecessary regulation and able to reach its full potential for creating jobs and propelling innovation.

He concluded, The i2Coalition is the ideal resource to educate legislators on how the Internet works, so they can fully understand it before proposing legislation.

According to a market research study by Tier1 Research, the Internet infrastructure industry generated and estimated direct and indirect $46 billion in annual revenue in 2010 with expected 20 percent growth by 2013, and a trade flow to the United States of $9.2 billion. New jobs require a reliable infrastructure for the Internet, and the industry supports innovation at every level.

About i2Coalition

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) supports those who build the nuts and bolts of the Internet, and we treat it like the noble profession that it is. We believe the continued growth of the Internet is vital for growing an environment of innovation in America and we seek to engage in ways to foster success of the Internet and the Internet infrastructure industry. We seek to influence decision makers to weigh decisions on whether they are good or bad for the Internet economy and its foundational industries. In short, we seek to foster growth within the Internet infrastructure industry by driving others to harness the Internets full potential. To learn more about i2Coalition, visit http://www.i2Coalition.com.

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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Sep 13, 2012) - Intermedia, a global leader in cloud services and the world's largest Microsoft Exchange hosting provider, announced it now hosts more than 500,000 premium Microsoft Exchange mailboxes on behalf of its customers and partners -- becoming the first provider globally to reach this milestone. Continuing to build momentum with a user base that has grown approximately 40 percent year-over-year, Intermedia's growth is being driven by the channel as well as adoption of the company's Office in the Cloud offering.

Intermedia brings Fortune 50-level IT services to small and medium-sized businesses, giving them the tools and resources to compete like much larger enterprises.The company's Office in the Cloud offering combines Intermedia's services for backup, mobility, security, voice and more, with popular Microsoft services such as Exchange, Lync and SharePoint. This integrated suite of cloud communications and collaboration services is managed from Intermedia's proprietary HostPilot Control Panel, providing customers a single point of communications control in an intuitive user interface. The company also recently launched Windows Mobile apps for its HostPilot Control Panel and Partner Portal, and now supports all mobile platforms, including iOS and Android.

"Intermedia is one of the largest and fastest growing Exchange providers in the market today, and we are pleased to see them reach the 500,000 subscriber milestone -- proving their success at offering a valuable channel program, for partners looking to resell a powerful solution under their own brand," says Sara Radicati, president & CEO, The Radicati Group, a leading analyst firm following the business email market. "The cloud levels the playing field for SMBs, helping them compete in today's fast-moving business environment. Intermedia's cloud services offer easy migration and a powerful set of control panels that are complemented by industry-leading customer support."

ATG Stores, a family of specialty online stores which was acquired by Lowes last year, has implemented Intermedia's hosted Exchange 2010 to approximately 175 employees, resulting in a unified communications platform that allows the company to securely manage their data in the cloud.

"ATG Stores operates more than 500 online stores and 3.5 million products, so it is imperative that we have a secure communications platform, as our growing business relies on the accuracy and reliability of our information sharing," said Gary Rubens, president & CEO, ATG Stores. "Intermedia helped us quickly and securely migrate to the cloud, while also delivering easy-to-use hosted cloud services that give us the premium service and flexibility we need to drive our business forward."

"At a time when the competition continues to commoditize their offerings, we are broadening our services and support, and enabling SMBs to improve how they communicate, collaborate and manage content," says Michael Gold, president, Intermedia. "We understand that a customer's ability to communicate, manage their content and collaborate is vital -- and Intermedia offers the cloud services for businesses to do this cost-efficiently, securely and with premium services that not only drive their business forward, but that can be quickly adjusted, keeping up with the ever-changing marketplace. Intermedia's business-grade cloud services are not 'one size fit all' and our control panel offers the control and flexibility every unique business demands."

Intermedia is recognized as providing premium support with an average phone response time of under one minute. The company's Cloud Concierge team assures customers have a secure migration to the cloud. Intermedia's services are backed by a 99.999 percent uptime service level agreement and secure infrastructure spanning seven datacenters. For more information, please call 1-800-379-7729.

ABOUT INTERMEDIA Intermedia is the premier provider of cloud services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Its integrated suite enables SMBs to communicate, collaborate and handle content using a secure, business grade infrastructure. These highly reliable services are backed by a 24x7 support, 99.999% financially backed SLA, and a Cloud Concierge custom migration service. Intermedia is the world's largest hosted Exchange provider with over 500,000 mailboxes under management. The company's Office in the Cloud suite combines Intermedia's proprietary offerings for complete mobility, backup, security, voice and more with Microsoft tools such as Exchange 2010, Lync and SharePoint. All services are delivered from Intermedia's secure datacenters and managed from the company's proprietary HostPilot Control Panel -- providing customers a single point of control. Intermedia also empowers thousands of partners -- including managed service providers, VARs and many leading Telcos -- to sell cloud services under their own brand.Founded in 1995, Intermedia was the first to offer hosted Microsoft Exchange services. For more information, visit http://www.intermedia.net.

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