June 8, 2004 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting and IP service provider Verio (verio.com) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to provide computing power and connectivity to the NTT/Verio network for the Academy of Natural Sciences.
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Before deciding to upgrade its services, the Academy of Natural Sciences previously used a T1 connection to deliver 1.5 MBPS of Internet connectivity to its 250 employees.
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“The Academy recently developed a strategic plan that aims to position itself as the center of communication on environmental issues. The enhanced network service, which delivers up to 45 mbps on a dedicated connection, will play a vital role in the Academy achieving this goal,” says Joseph Resnick, director of information technologies for the Academy of Natural Sciences. “Verio has been helpful in making sure the Academy has ample power and a stable connection – in fact, the customer support and network reliability are the two main reasons we chose to continue with Verio for our network services needs,”
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Resnick said many of the Academy’s strategic objectives, such as live online forums and electronic feeds for distance learning, are going to require reliable and high-performance network services.
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“In developing an IT strategy, the Academy understood that plans to advance its standing within the scientific community were not possible with its current system and decided to augment the existing infrastructure,” says James Treuting, president of network services at Verio. “The Academy is diligently working to make scientific research and resources readily available to students and educators, as well as to the general public and Academy benefactors. Verio is pleased to support the Academy in its efforts within the scientific and educational communities and as it serves the public at large.”
