To: esecurities(tm) who wrote (2332 ) 8/25/1998 4:39:00 PM From: esecurities(tm) Respond to of 4231
[SoftQuad [HoTMetaL] Inc HMAPPS Power Partner] "Verio Inc. Joins Ingram Micro's VentureTech Network to Bring Internet Service Solutions to Small and Mid-size Businesses" ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1998--"Verio Inc. (NASDAQ:VRIO - news), one of the nation's leading full-service Internet companies, and Ingram Micro Inc. [NYSE:IM - news], the world's leading wholesale distributor of technology products and services, today announced that Verio has joined Ingram Micro's VentureTech Network and will offer Internet solutions for the national network of independent, technology value-added resellers (VARs) that service the small and mid-size business marketplace. Through its relationship with Ingram Micro, Verio will team with VentureTech Network VARs to provide business customers with comprehensive Internet solutions that combine the resellers' extensive networking knowledge with Verio's leadership in high-speed connectivity, Web hosting and enhanced services. ''We have selected Verio as a VentureTech Network Internet provider because it helps us provide a total information technology solution for our members,'' said Rick Sbrocca, Ingram Micro's general manager of VentureTech Network. ''The Verio team can best address the needs of the growing small and mid-size business market with its high-quality Internet services, local presence and commitment to the indirect channel.'' Julian West, Verio's Manager of National Indirect Channels, said, ''The addition of Verio to the VentureTech Network will give VARs the competitive advantage of selling complete Internet solutions as part of their core offerings..." source: © 1998 biz.yahoo.com SoftQuad-VERIO sq.com ...this VERIO Ingram-Micro alliance appears to be positive for SoftQuad Inc. business unit...Power Partner Promo launches September 1 per SoftQuad Inc's J Sachs...incl VERIO ...