Velocitus Bundles eSoft's InstaGate EX2 With Broadband Offerings for SMEs
October 11, 2001 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- eSoft, Inc., a leading manufacturer of secure Internet appliances, recently announced a partnership with Velocitus, a leading Internet service provider, to bundle eSoft's InstaGate EX2 with their broadband services.
As part of the agreement, Velocitus will launch the "Velocitus Essential Firewall" package that offers the ability to bundle broadband services with eSoft's InstaGate EX2 Internet security appliance.
Velocitus will provide customers with business-class connectivity, Web hosting and the Velocitus Essential Firewall on a monthly subscription basis. Customers can now purchase a firewall service, based on the InstaGate EX2, that grows as their business needs grow. Through eSoft's patent-pending SoftPak Director technology, Velocitus customers can instantly download value-added business applications and services through an easy-to-use, browser-based interface. Developed for small and medium enterprises, the Velocitus Essential Firewall package provides the following features and benefits: industrial strength firewall; easy installation which is virtually maintenance free once installed; extensibility through Velocitus advanced services and eSoft's SoftPak; director technology; and superior value and 24/7 technical support.
"eSoft's InstaGate EX2 is an ideal complement to our broadband services for both hacker-proof security and a wide range of firewall solutions," said Michael Feiler, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Velocitus. "Its ease of use, extensible architecture and seamless upgrade process made eSoft the most logical partner for Velocitus."
Velocitus formerly, known as RMC Internet Services, serves more than 25,000 business and residential customers throughout the Western US. Founded in 1991, the company has provided high quality telecommunications services in more than 200 cities for nearly a decade.
Velocitus was acquired by IDACORP, Inc. in August of 2000 and now operates within IDACORP's communication subsidiary, IDACOMM. The companies joined forces to leverage IDACORP's financial strength and stability with Velocitus' technical expertise in the communications sector. IDACORP Inc., formed in 1998, is the $3.9 billion holding company of IDACOMM and Velocitus.
"This agreement represents a major step forward in terms of extending our reach within the service provider market," said John Williamson, managing director of service provider sales for eSoft. "Velocitus is an excellent strategic partner for eSoft and we are very pleased they have selected the InstaGate EX2 as part of their service offering."
