Bidwell Entrusts EasyStreet With Mission Critical Web Site Hosting; EasyStreet Online Services Invests Millions To Become First Local ISP To Offer Managed Server Web Site Hosting.Business/High Tech Editors BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2000 EasyStreet Online Services, Oregon's largest independent Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , today announced it is the first locally based ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. to offer reliable, high-performance Web site hosting services that combine state-of-the-art facilities with a managed network and system administration. Previously, local companies looking to outsource Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. management and ongoing maintenance were limited to two choices: devote significant internal resources or cobble together cobble together Verb [-bling, -bled] to put together clumsily: a coalition cobbled together from parties with widely differing aims Verb 1. a solution with multiple providers, many based outside the local market. "I spent three months looking at local and national providers, but I couldn't find what I was looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. until EasyStreet -- a company that had the redundant facilities I required as well as the monitoring services I needed to outsource. Our clients don't have the resources to manage this stuff internally. With EasyStreet, I can make sure it's taken care of," said Craig Liddle Craig Liddle is an English former footballer. Football career Was a centre half that played professional football for Darlington, Middlesborough and Aston Villa. , infrastructure manager at Rapidigm, a national online creative design, branding and technology firm. With a multi-million dollar investment in its facilities and a growing staff of expert engineers and networking specialists, EasyStreet now offers nationally competitive performance and reliability, with experienced local staff to quickly and conveniently address consulting and service needs. A mix of Portland-based "dot.com" and "brick and mortar See bricks and mortar. " businesses have recently entrusted EasyStreet with business critical Internet applications in both its colocation and managed server facilities. Customers range from First Tech Credit Union, which has more than 70,000 members, to Bidwell & Company, a discount brokerage A discount brokerage is a business that charges clients significantly lower fees than traditional brokerages, typically offering comparatively fewer services and/or advice. investment firm that conducts 75 percent of its transactions over the Web. "If our site goes down, we lose revenue and customers," said Jay Hemmady, vice president of technology at Bidwell & Company. "We tried an out-of-state provider but were disappointed with performance and didn't get the personalized attention we needed. We toured the EasyStreet facilities and realized we could get equal -- or in our case better -- performance and reliability. What's more, EasyStreet's staff work with you and customize a solution that fits your business." EasyStreet's managed server Web site hosting ensures the integrity of a company's Web site by providing redundant high-speed Internet connections; a no-single-point-of-failure network exclusively using Cisco routers and switches; state-of-the-art security, fire detection/suppression and redundant HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free ; dual UPS; and a diesel generator to ensure uninterrupted service. On-site staff will configure servers, install and update system software, provide system administration services and monitor servers around the clock, seven days a week. EasyStreet also provides Service Level Agreements to ensure client satisfaction. About EasyStreet Online Services EasyStreet is Oregon's largest independent Internet service provider and the 15th fastest growing technology company in Oregon. Its multi-million-dollar data center provides reliable, robust infrastructure and ensures outstanding performance and scalability for the region's business community. The company provides dedicated, high-speed Internet access, including DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , as well as Web hosting solutions from colocation to sophisticated managed server services. Founded in 1995 by a team of seasoned industry professionals, EasyStreet is locally owned and managed with a team of 35 employees. The company is headquartered at 9705 SW Sunshine Court No. 400, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. For additional information call 503/646-8400 or visit www.easystreet.com. |
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