“Concentric Network, a Nextlink Communications Company (Nasdaq:
NKLK), a leading provider of e-business solutions for growing
companies, today announced new additions to the ConcentricHost(TM)
Managed Server product line designed to increase platform and
configuration options for small- and medium-sized business (SMB)
users. The improved line of managed Web hosting services provides
customers with platform flexibility and simplified site
administration, allowing users to maintain a worry-free Web
presence.”
“Concentric’s managed server plans give business customers the
option of outsourcing the operation of their Web server so they can
focus on server applications and content. Servers are located in
telco-grade data centers and are backed by a private, Tier 1
network for unparalleled security and reliability. Customers have
the flexibility to build a hosting plan that fits their needs and
budget with four customizable Cobalt and Compaq configurations that
include options for RAM, operating system, processor speed, and
quantity of storage space. Standard features of ConcentricHost
plans include daily incremental and weekly file system backups, as
well as a monthly traffic allocation.”
“Optimized for ease of use, customers may choose the Cobalt
RaQ 3i Server with Linux from Cobalt Networks, which boasts an open
source design and extensible architecture that makes it easy to
integrate, deploy, and support Internet- and network-based
applications. It includes a Web-based graphical user interface
that makes configuration intuitive and user-friendly, as well as
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data traffic. An
ideal server appliance platform for Web and application hosting,
the Cobalt RaQ 3i is pre-configured with the Linux operating
system, Apache Web server, Sendmail, and Microsoft Front Page
extensions. Cobalt server appliances also provide the core Web
publishing, e-mail, and file transfer services upon which service
providers and developers can build their solutions. ConcentricHost
with Cobalt/Linux options start at $375/month.”