Converged communications service provider Internet Solutions (IS) now provides SMEs with dedicated hosting services at a fraction of the costs associated with the capital outlay and cost of ownership of having their own high-end servers.
The Slimline Solution includes a rented entry-level server with the standard Microsoft operating system bundled in. It is thus suitable for SMME-type customers who do not want to purchase hardware outright and who still need a high-power server that doesn`t have to scale indefinitely. Monitoring and standard support are included by highly qualified engineers.
Sean Nourse, newly appointed general manager of the Hosting Division at IS, says the Slimline Solution has been well received by smaller virtual ISPs, value-added resellers who offer hosting to their customers, and small to medium companies who require dedicated hardware to operate efficiently.
"The capital outlay for a top-end, high-power server is considerable, as is the cost of staff required to maintain it," says Nourse. "We have long given customers the ability to have a shared hosting service or even have their own server hosted by us. Slimline is a bundled deal that is extremely affordable, always has the current MS operating system, and the server is fully maintained and supported within one of IS`s four Internet data centres (IDCs), located in Rosebank, Bryanston, Cape Town and the recently launched Umhlanga IDC."
"Since its launch it has proved very popular with customers, especially those delivering a VISP service either internally or externally, the server is `theirs` and they have full access and can load whatever they like on it. It`s like a leased car - theirs without any hassles," he says.
For less than R2 500 per month, the customer gets:
* 250MB bandwidth threshold per month
* IDC space
* Ping port protocol monitoring
* Standard support
* Slimline server (P4 2.8GHz CPU, 256MB RAM, 1x36GB hdd)
* Windows standard OS and IIS software rental
Fully upgradeable to other hosting solutions, the Slimline Solution is an excellent entry-level solution.
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Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become a converged communications service provider.
The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates to conduct e-business. Over the past decade IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of SA`s top businesses as clients.
During its 10-year life span, IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in SA, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network and application service provider space.
Internet Solutions has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, two Financial Mail Best Company to Work For awards, a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards and first place in the ISP category for ComputerWeek Strategist`s Best of Breed IT Awards, 2004.
The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle BT and AT&T, and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider, the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade.
For more, visit www.is.co.za.
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