Verio Business Partner Program Expands with Launch of Managed Dedicated Hosting and Access Referral Initiative [12th June 2003]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jun 12, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation and a leader in global IP solutions, today introduced a referral initiative as part of its Verio Business Partner Program, a program that targets partners with enterprise-level hosting solutions and access, including T1 through OC12 circuits, as well as Gigabit Ethernet.

The new Verio Referral Partner Program allows partners to refer dedicated hosting or network services leads to Verio and receive compensation without the revenue commitments required of other partner types. The application and lead submission process is managed entirely online through verio.com, making the process quick and simple. Referral partners receive a lucrative payment structure, with a one-time commission payment of 50 percent of one month's recurring revenue paid after the third month of billing for each deal that books and installs. Through July 31, Verio is offering an additional $200 cash incentive to referral partners who arrange qualified appointments with customers for new hosting opportunities and meet submission criteria.

The Verio Referral Partner Program is designed for partners who do not have a direct relationship with Verio, or those who identify relevant opportunities for NTT/VERIO dedicated hosting or access solutions but are unable to deliver these directly. This may include web developers and integrators, interactive agencies, solution providers and consultants, and makes it ideal for partners of all sizes who periodically find dedicated hosting and access opportunities.

"The Referral Partner Program allows businesses to refer leads to Verio, with Verio managing the customer relationship and the referral partner receiving a financial reward," said Craig Schlagbaum, vice president of Enterprise Hosting and Broadband channel sales.

The initiative rounds out Verio's existing enterprise hosting and access channel offerings and provides increased revenue-generating opportunities. "This new influencer program broadens our partner base to create a world-class channel and mutually beneficial revenue opportunities," Schlagbaum added. "Unlike many of our competitors, Verio has developed its partner program from the ground up, designed to specifically match partners' needs. By taking this approach and by listening to our partners, we're providing models that benefit their businesses."

More information about the referral program may be found at www.verio.com/referralpartners or by phone at 866-237-4121.

The Verio Business Partner Program (VBPP) offers larger channel partners opportunities to resell managed hosting and network services for their clients' outsourced needs. The VBPP targets large enterprises on dedicated hosting platforms. The program supports its solution provider and reseller partners with lucrative commissions or aggressive volume discounts, dedicated technical and sales support and joint marketing opportunities.

A separate program complements the Verio Business Partner Program. The viaVerio reseller partner program offers small to medium enterprise (SME) resellers a range of Internet services targeting the SME market, including Web hosting on a shared, virtual private server or managed private server platform, domain name registration and e-commerce solutions. viaVerio resellers receive volume discounts, private label opportunities, and technical, sales and marketing support.

Verio's integrated channel programs enable Verio to serve any business customer, from SME to Fortune 2000.

About Verio

Verio Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), which provides long distance and international telecommunications reaching over 200 countries worldwide. Verio is the world's largest operator of Web sites for businesses and a leading provider of global IP solutions. NTT Com and Verio market their global IP solutions under the NTT/VERIO brand. The company offers businesses a broad range of Internet services, including Web hosting, dedicated access, virtual private networks, and managed service offerings, among other enhanced services. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT/VERIO Global IP Network, and provides Web hosting services to customers in more than 170 countries. The combination of Verio and NTT Com offers services to meet the growing and diverse needs of all businesses, including small to medium businesses, large global enterprises and multi-national corporations. More information can be found at www.verio.com and www.ntt.com/index-e.html

SOURCE: Verio

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