ATS and Verio Offer IPv6 Capabilities to Government Customers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2004

ATS Introduces PowerHouse Hosting Products Providing Government with Easy, Cost-Effective Access to Next Generation Internet Services

Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. (ATS) and Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), today announced the immediate availability of NTT/VERIO Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Gateway Services, the next generation communication protocol for Internet traffic, to federal, state, and local government customers, through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Millennia Lite Contract Vehicle. Additionally, ATS is offering new bundled communications products and services, called ATS PowerHouse Hosting Solutions, providing government clients with one-stop shopping for reliable, cost-effective hosting and managed communications services powered by Verio.

NTT/VERIO IPv6 Gateway Services offer customers enhanced performance, manageability, scalability and data protection. Additionally, as Internet-enabled mobile devices and home appliances continue to grow in popularity, IPv6 will provide a better way to send data over the Internet. Unlike IPv4, IPsec is an integrated, mandatory part of the basic IPv6 protocol suite, enabling, among other benefits, end-to-end, secure communications. The IPv6 offering from ATS and Verio currently delivers service on the NTT/VERIO Global IPv6 Backbone network to customers in North America, as well as many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia, as well as in Europe, including Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Spain. NTT Com, which currently provides IPv6 to approximately 500 customers around the globe, is the only commercial provider to offer IPv6 with such comprehensive, international coverage.

"ATS is committed to helping its government customers achieve optimum networking and technical performance. By teaming with Verio, we are able to deliver the most reliable and robust international network services and hosting solutions available in the market today," said Pete Spewak, senior vice president of Business Development at ATS. "Government customers can now capitalize on the increased functionality and performance of IPv6, helping them to realize their business goals more quickly and efficiently. They can also simplify their infrastructure services procurements and speed technical deployments with our new ATS PowerHouse Hosting Solutions."

New to the GSA Millennia Lite government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC), the ATS PowerHouse Hosting Solutions provide government customers with quick access to several options for purchasing reliable, bundled Internet services powered by a wide range of connectivity options on the Verio network. Nine ATS PowerHouse Hosting Packages, paired with multiple point-to-point broadband offerings from T-1 thru OC12, give government customers the flexibility to choose the appropriate Internet access or hosting solution, along with hardware packages to meet their Internet needs.

For example, one of the entry-level ATS PowerHouse Solutions offers a single server bundle including a variety of managed services such as security, monitoring, and storage designed for a small government agency running a Web site with static content requiring only basic security and storage. On the other end of the spectrum, a higher end ATS PowerHouse would provide a multi-server environment coupled with an advanced managed services package, load balancing for Web servers, and database clustering software for larger agencies running dynamic-content Web sites with heavy graphics and streaming media.

Additional services supported through the ATS PowerHouse Hosting Solutions available through GSA's Millenia Lite contract vehicle include: managed network, hosting, security, and storage solutions, including Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) system design, management, and support; computer systems support administration, and management; production support; computer equipment maintenance; and facilities planning, management and operations.

About ATS

Founded in 1978, Advanced Technology Systems (ATS), Inc. specializes in the development of information technology systems and solutions for government and commercial clients. ATS core technology competencies include Enterprise Solutions, Enabling Technology, and Infrastructure Support, with specific domain expertise in areas such as homeland security, financial and asset management, and e-business systems. With approximately $117 million in annual revenues, ATS ranks in the top 10 percent of IT companies in the Washington Metropolitan area. For information about ATS and its products and services, visit www.atsva.com.

About Verio

Verio Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), which provides long distance and international telecommunications reaching over 200 countries worldwide. Verio is the world's largest operator of Web sites for businesses and a leading provider of global IP solutions. NTT Com and Verio market their global IP solutions under the NTT/VERIO brand. The company offers businesses a broad range of Internet services, including Web hosting, dedicated access, virtual private networks, and managed service offerings, among other enhanced services. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT/VERIO Global IP Network, and provides Web hosting services to customers in 146 countries. The combination of Verio and NTT Com offers services to meet the growing and diverse needs of all businesses, including small to medium businesses, large global enterprises and multi-national corporations. More information can be found at www.verio.com and www.ntt.com/index-e.html.