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VERIO AND VERISIGN TEAM TO AUTOMATE DIGITAL CERTIFICATE SERVICES FOR SECURE INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS PACT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jun 29, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Verio Inc. (Nasdaq: VRIO), the world's largest domain-based Web-hosting company, and VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN), the world's leading provider of Internet trust services, today announced an agreement to integrate VeriSign's digital certificates with Verio's comprehensive line of Web hosting, e-commerce and other Web-based business applications. Digital certificates provide electronic credentials that enable authenticated and encrypted communications and transactions between sites and individuals over the Internet. This agreement offers Verio customers an automated approach to deploying secure Web sites and other business applications such as e-commerce and e-mail.
Automating the digital certificate enrollment and lifecycle process using tools provided by VeriSign, Verio will integrate VeriSign's digital certificates into its Web hosting packages. In addition, the two companies plan to offer other trust services to Verio's customer base including secure e-mail products, security training, and certification programs. To promote these joint offerings, Verio and VeriSign will collaborate on a range ofco- marketing programs specifically targeting Verio's business customer base, which includes more than 260,000 hosted Web sites. Under the terms of the agreement, Verio joins VeriSign's Secure Site ISP/Web Host program as a Premier Partner and names VeriSign its Preferred Provider of trust services for its rapidly growing business customer base.
"This agreement represents another Verio initiative to make conducting secure on-line activities easy for small and medium-sized businesses," said Doug Schneider, president of Verio Web Services. "As our customers put more of their business on the Web, they need simple solutions to their security requirements. By teaming with the industry leader in trust services, we immediately provide our customers with a streamlined process to ensure the integrity of their communications and transactions."
"This partnership truly provides a best-of-breed solution for small businesses looking to engage in secure on-line activities," said Stratton Sclavos, president and CEO of VeriSign. "As the leader in Web hosting, Verio will be an excellent partner in our quest to eliminate the security and authentication barriers of the Internet and to help businesses compete inthe new Net economy."
About Verio Inc. Verio Inc. is the world's largest domain-based (e.g. yourcompany.com) Web- hosting company and a leading provider of comprehensive business Internet services, with an emphasis on serving the small and mid-sized business market. The company offers customers a broad range of Internet solutions, including high-speed access, Web hosting, e-commerce, virtual private networks and other enhanced services. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable national infrastructure and systems including a facilities-based Tier One national network. Verio delivers locally based sales and engineering support in 76 of the top 100 U.S. markets under the Verio brand name and provides Web-hosting services to customers in more than 170 countries. For more information on Verio, visit the company's Web site at www.verio.com. The corporate headquarters are located in Englewood, Colorado at 8005 S. Chester St., Suite 200, 80112, phone number 303.645.1900.
VeriSign, Inc. VeriSign, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet trust services and digital certificate solutions needed by websites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals to conduct trusted and secure electronic commerce and communications over IP networks. VeriSign's Digital Certificate services for websites and consumers are available through the Company's Web site at www.verisign.com. The Company's Digital Certificate services for enterprises and electronic commerce service providers are available through regional account representatives, resellers, and VeriSign affiliates worldwide.
Except for the historical information contained herein, certain matters set forth in this press release concerning Verio are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to fluctuations in operating results, additional capital requirements, competition, integration of acquisitions, and implementation of network infrastructure. Readers are also encouraged to refer to Verio's reports from time to time filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Current Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 1999, for a further discussion of Verio's business and risk factors that may affect operating and financial results.
Verio is a registered trademark of Verio Inc. VeriSign is a registered trademark exclusively licensed to VeriSign, Inc. The Secure Site logo isa trademark of VeriSign, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Verio Inc.; VeriSign
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