FoxBerry Network Acquires Internet Customers and Assets of Aston Group -- Companies Pledge Seamless Transition for Customers; FoxBerry Plans Second NOC.Business Editors MONROE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2001 The FoxBerry Network, the area's leading 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 has reached an agreement to acquire Aston Group's Monroe-based Internet subscriber base and Internet infrastructure assets. Financial terms of the all cash transaction were not disclosed. Once completed, Aston Internet customers will receive E-mail, Internet service, and Internet technical support from FoxBerry. Billing and support will be fully transitioned to FoxBerry by July 1, 2001. The acquisition will enable Aston to focus all of its resources on its IT consulting business. Expected to be completed by the middle of June, the acquisition supports FoxBerry's business strategy to lead the region in delivering high quality business Internet services. "The transfer of Aston's Internet business to FoxBerry is in the best interest of our subscribers and will allow both companies to focus on our respective areas of expertise. For Aston Group, that is IT consulting, systems integration and e-business planning," said John Matterson, Aston's Vice President of Finance. "We are confident that our Internet customers will be pleased with FoxBerry, which is a leading company recognized for its superior service and competitive pricing." "As the area's leading Internet Service Provider, FoxBerry is committed to delivering the highest levels of customer support and a full range of online services," said Thomas Fox, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of FoxBerry Inc., The FoxBerry Network's parent. "In welcoming Aston subscribers to FoxBerry's service, we pledge to make the transition as seamless as possible." "This acquisition, combined with our existing customer base and planned future acquisitions, solidifies our position as southeast Michigan's leading business Internet company," continued Fox. "FoxBerry is very committed to growing our Internet business in the region. We have the technology, expertise, scale and desire to make that objective a reality." Commensurate com·men·su·rate adj. 1. Of the same size, extent, or duration as another. 2. Corresponding in size or degree; proportionate: a salary commensurate with my performance. 3. with the acquisition, FoxBerry also announced plans to maintain a second mini-NOC (network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. ) and co-location facility See telecom hotel. . This allows FoxBerry to provide connectivity redundancy to its business Internet customers, and enter the growing server co-location market. Server co-location allows a company to locate high speed servers and other Internet equipment at FoxBerry's data center, outsourcing their network management and connectivity processes. Most large companies and Internet sites rely on co-location services to meet the high speed demands of their web site visitors. About The FoxBerry Network Headquartered in Monroe, Michigan Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 22,076. It is the county seat of Monroe County6. The city is adjacent to Monroe Charter Township, but is politically independent. According to the U.S. , FoxBerry is the area's leading provider of consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , systems design, computer systems maintenance and Internet solutions for small and medium sized businesses. FoxBerry's solutions allow companies to increase productivity, enhance customer service and deliver products and services through the Internet. More information about FoxBerry can be found at http://www.foxberry.net. About Aston Group Aston Group (US headquarters: Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , MI) is an international IT and e-business consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a consisting of integrated teams of experts in management strategy, digital communication and technology. The group offers combined solutions within its three core competencies A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
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