Interliant Offers Internet Keywords Service Through Network Solutions Alliance
Offer Gives Interliant Web Hosting Customers Enhanced Online Presence
Business Editors/High Tech Writers
As an extension of the relationship between Network Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSOL) and
leading application service provider (ASP) Interliant, Inc. (NASDAQ: INIT), the two
companies today announced plans to offer Interliant customers the opportunity to
subscribe to Internet Keywords, Real Names Corporation's Internet addressing and
navigation service. Internet Keywords, a tool to help Internet users locate Web pages
quickly and easily, will help Interliant Web hosting customers to expand their online
presence.
"As a premier application and Web hosting provider, we are focused on giving our
customers access to cutting-edge Web technologies like Internet Keywords," said Mark
Browning, vice president of marketing, Web Hosting Services for Interliant. "By
simplifying Internet navigation, the Internet Keywords service is a complement to the Web
address registration services we already offer our customers through Network Solutions.
It's another way for Interliant to help our customers promote and brand their
e-businesses and a natural extension of our existing Web hosting offerings."
Internet Keywords are simple and intuitive words or phrases that allow users to get
where they want to go on the Internet using familiar identities. Internet Keywords are a
natural add-on to domain names and hosted Web sites.
"As the world leader in Web address registrations, Network Solutions' goal is to help
businesses and consumers establish an identity on the Web," said Jim Rutt, chief
executive officer for Network Solutions, Inc. "One way we are doing this is by expanding
Internet Keywords to our channel partners like Interliant."
"We are pleased to work with Network Solutions and its channel partners to make
Internet Keywords more readily available to the millions of Web address owners and end
users requiring fast and direct Web navigation," said Keith Teare, president and CEO of
RealNames Corporation.
This Internet Keywords service is immediately available for purchase by Interliant
customers who register a Web address via the hyperlink "Web Services" found at
sagenetworks.com or by using Internet Keyword: Sage Networks
Internet Keywords.
About Interliant
Interliant, Inc. (NASDAQ:INIT) is a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) and a
pioneer in the ASP market. Interliant's solutions enable companies of all sizes to
capitalize on the latest Web-based technologies and packaged software applications
quickly and cost-effectively by relieving them of the burdens associated with building,
managing and maintaining the infrastructure required to support mission-critical
applications. Interliant's offerings include solutions in the following areas: Web site
hosting, messaging and knowledge management, e-commerce, customer relationship
management, distributed learning, and Web-based rental applications via AppsOnline.com.
Interliant is headquartered in Purchase, NY and has formed strategic alliances with
leading software, networking and hardware companies including IBM (NASDAQ: IBM), Lotus
Development Corp., Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), BMC Software (NASDAQ: BMCS), and Network
Solutions (NASDAQ: NSOL). For more information, please visit the Interliant Web site,
interliant.com .
About RealNames Corporation
Founded in 1997, RealNames Corporation has developed a new addressing system based on
Internet Keywords that simplifies navigation on the Internet. Internet Keywords are
generally intuitive, familiar names, such as company, product, brand and personal names.
Internet Keywords are used to navigate from any point on the Internet that recognizes
Internet Keywords. The use of Internet Keywords is designed to make Web navigation easier
for users and to allow companies to leverage and promote their brands as direct
connections to their Web pages. Internet Keyword users may now type intuitive phrases
such as "Ford Explorer" to connect directly to a Web page. Internet Keywords are enabled
by the RealNames platform, a new layer of Internet infrastructure that is designed to
facilitate navigation in multiple languages from any location on the Internet. Some of
RealNames' current customers include eBay, Nintendo and Specialized Bicycles.
About Network Solutions
Founded in 1979, Network Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSOL) pioneered the development of
registering Web addresses ending in .com, .net, .org and .edu. Network Solutions also
provides Internet Technology Services that assist large commercial organizations in the
evolution and management of their Internet technologies. For more information, see the
networksolutions.com Web site.
Network Solutions is the world's leading registrar, with more than 6.5 million net
registrations. Network Solutions registers the majority of Web addresses worldwide
through various channels including nearly 220 companies in over 30 countries in its
Premier program and over 30,000 companies in the Affiliate Program. Network Solutions has
created value-added small business solutions through agreements with leading companies
such as American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Through its Alliance
Program, Network Solutions works closely with EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK), MindSpring
Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPG), Interliant, Inc. (NASDAQ: INIT), ValueWeb (NASDAQ:
ESPI) and Interland, Inc. Network Solutions also has entered into a marketing agreements
with companies like Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO).
For Network Solutions, Inc., Media: Christina Zulandi, czulandi@netsol.com, (703)
326-2514. Investor Relations: Sean McClorey, smcclorey@netsol.com, (703) 326-6090.
For Interliant Inc., Media: Meredith DeSpain, meredith_despain@lpp.com, (512) 638-5300
or Starr Million, starr_million@llp.com, (512) 638-5300. Investor Relations: Beth
O'Byrne, bobyrne@interliant.com, (914) 640-9000.
For RealNames, Media: Katie Greene, kgreene@realnames.com, (650) 298-5686.
Network Solutions, Inc. - Disclosure Statement
Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute
forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking
statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainty of
Internet governance and regulation, increased competition in the domain name registration
business, customer acceptance of new products and services offered by the company in
addition to or as enhancements of its registration services, risks associated with the
company's international business, uncertainty of future revenue and profitability and
fluctuations in its quarterly operating results. More information about potential factors
that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially in the
company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on January 4, 1999, as amended, Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1999.
Interliant - Disclosure Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of
historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Actual results and the
timing of certain events may differ significantly from the results anticipated or
discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based
largely on Interliant's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties. In addition to this press release, other important factors to consider in
evaluating the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those discussed in
Interliant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999,
Interliant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on March 15, 1999, as amended, and
other filings by Interliant with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of
these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking
statements contained herein will in fact be realized and Interliant assumes no obligation
to update this information.
CONTACT: Network Solutions, Herndon
Christina Zulandi, 703/326-2514 czulandi@netsol.com
10:15 EST NOVEMBER 10, 1999
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