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SiteSmith and VA Linux Systems Join Forces To Deliver End-To-End Linux Site Management
Solutions
June 20, 2000 08:37 AM Eastern Time
SUNNYVALE and SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000--
SmoothSale Leverages SiteSmith-VA Linux Site Management Solution
VA Linux Systems, Inc. LNUX , the leading full-service Linux systems provider for the Internet,
a recognized leader in Linux and Open Source solutions for Internet infrastructure, and
SiteSmith, Inc., a leading Internet site operations management company, today announced that
SiteSmith has joined the VA Linux Service Provider Program -- a comprehensive initiative that
enables Internet hosting providers and other service providers to leverage VA Linux servers,
services and expertise.
SiteSmith is working closely with VA Linux Systems to offer VA Linux server solutions as part
of its site operations services. SiteSmith provides best-of-breed solutions for a rapidly growing
number of companies outsourcing mission-critical Web site operations to professionals
specializing in managing Internet sites for optimum performance. VA's ultra-dense Linux
rackmount servers, optimized for Internet data centers are designed to take full advantage of
the reliability, scalability and flexibility of the Linux operating system.
To enable SiteSmith customers to receive the utmost in Linux products and services, VA Linux
is providing ongoing technical training and support for SiteSmith's certified technicians.
SiteSmith and VA Linux are also participating in joint marketing and sales initiatives.
"One of our key objectives is to keep our customers abreast of the substantial software and
hardware innovations that occur on a seemingly daily basis," said Marv Tseu, CEO of
SiteSmith. "Nowhere have innovations been more evident than with Linux. The alliance with VA
Linux highlights our commitment to offer the widest variety of services, while providing our
team of over 200 technicians with the greatest depth of knowledge. Ultimately, this allows us to
give our customers a wide range of benefits relating to their Internet sites, from time-to-market
advantages, total cost savings, reduced recruiting efforts and guaranteed round-the-clock
support."
SmoothSale (www.smoothsale.com), a SiteSmith-VA Linux customer, is already benefiting
from the alliance. SmoothSale is an e-business service provider that is developing an
innovative solution to dramatically improve a merchant's ability to close sales online. SiteSmith
is managing operations of the SmoothSale site, which utilizes VA Linux's 2U server solutions
for increased site reliability, scalability and performance.
"VA Linux and SiteSmith combine to offer us a complete solution that enables us to focus on
our core business of providing real-time communication and dynamic pricing tools to let
merchants converse, negotiate and finalize customer sales," said Loren Siebert, CTO at
SmoothSale. "We rely on the technical expertise of SiteSmith to keep our site performance at
the highest levels and to react quickly to any and all system anomalies."
"By working with SiteSmith, VA Linux Systems is able to reach rapidly growing e-businesses
that choose to outsource their entire Web site operations, and provide them with complete
Linux server solutions that can support dramatic growth," said Robert Russo, general manager
and senior vice president of worldwide field operations, VA Linux Systems. "We are pleased to
provide SiteSmith -- as well as our mutual customers, such as SmoothSale -- with ongoing
access to our Linux solutions and expertise."
The VA Linux Service Provider Program
The VA Linux Service Provider Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to enable
Internet hosting providers and service providers to leverage VA's systems, services and
expertise. By working closely with VA Linux, hosting providers, Internet data centers and other
service providers offer end-to-end Linux solutions tailored to their customers' specific needs.
The VA Linux Service Provider Partners receive customized products and services, as well as
information on the latest developments in Linux and Open Source; QuickShip programs for
rapid deployment of systems; sales and technical training; and co-marketing and lead referral
opportunities.
About VA Linux Systems
Founded in 1993, VA Linux Systems is the leading full-service Linux systems provider for the
Internet. VA Linux provides a single point of contact for Linux systems, Open Source software
expertise, and world-class professional services and support. VA Linux Systems owns and
operates a network of the leading Linux destinations on the Internet, including
SourceForge(TM), the world's largest Open Source development center, as well as
Freshmeat.net, Slashdot.org and Linux.com. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., VA Linux is
located on the Web at valinux.com.
About SiteSmith
SiteSmith, Inc. is a leading provider of outsourced Internet site operations for new start-ups
and established e-businesses. Since its inception in October 1999, SiteSmith has assembled
a world-class team of Web engineers, Internet technologists and project managers to help
companies build and operate reliable, scalable and secure Internet sites. SiteSmith is
dedicated to helping e-businesses deliver the performance and consistent services that
customers, investors and partners demand -- twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
SiteSmith is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with offices in New York City, Boston, Los
Angeles and Herndon, VA. Information about SiteSmith and its services is available on the
World Wide Web at sitesmith.com or call 1-888-424-0059. |
