ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Verio Inc. (NASDAQ:VRIO)
, one of the nation's leading full-service Internet companies, and Ingram Micro Inc., 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. Verio and VentureTech Network share a common corporate objective of providing a local presence supported by a national infrastructure of high-quality products and services. The synergy between Verio and VentureTech is unmistakable."
Verio and Ingram Micro also will develop joint national marketing programs to help generate business for VentureTech Network members. In the future, Verio will become more involved with Ingram Micro's SMart Business and Premier VAR Plus programs, both of which are similar to the VentureTech Network program.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's leading wholesale distributor of technology products and services, and a leading provider of assembly and integration services, with sales of $19.3 billion in the last four quarters. The company and its affiliates operate in 31 countries and distribute more than 145,000 products to more than 100,000 resellers in 120 countries. Ingram Micro can be found at http://www.ingramicro.com/.
About VentureTech Network
The first affiliation of its kind, Ingram Micro's VentureTech Network is a membership-based alliance of VARs, computer retailers and technology dealers, focused on providing premium computer products, high technology expertise and value-added services to the SMB market. Launched in January 1998, the VentureTech Network is administered by Ingram Micro and backed by the company's product breadth, unparalleled delivery capability and relationships with key manufacturers. VentureTech Network gives its members access to Ingram Micro's more than 145,000 products, timely delivery, services and support, custom configuration, channel assembly, technical support and product availability.
Network members have extensive experience in creating and installing technology solutions for businesses while maintaining the personal service that the small to medium business market requires. Through their membership in the VentureTech Network, they have access to flexible computer solutions, nationwide services and support.
About Verio Inc.
Verio is a leading national provider of Internet connectivity, Web hosting and enhanced Internet services with an emphasis on serving the small and mid-sized business market. Since its inception in March 1996, Verio has rapidly established a national presence through the acquisition, integration and growth of local and regional Internet providers with a business customer focus that deliver locally-based sales and engineering support in 38 of the top 50 U.S. markets under the Verio brand name.
For more information on Verio, visit the company's Web site at http://www.verio.net/ or call 1-888-GET-VERIO. The corporate headquarters are located in Englewood, Colorado at 8005 S. Chester St., Suite 200, 80112, phone number 303-645-1900.
Source: Verio Inc.
Contact: Steven Silvers of Clarus Public Relations, Inc., 303-296-0343,
ssilvers@claruspr.com, for Verio Inc.; or Cindy Ragland of Ingram Micro Inc.,
714-382-3364, or cindy.ragland@ingrammicro.com
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