Verio Recognized As Top Hosting Provider [April 12, 2004]

Company named leader in Web hosting industry rankings

Englewood, Colo., April 12, 2004 - Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation and a leader in global IP solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the leading shared hosting provider for March 2004 by Web Host Directory, an industry site that allows companies to evaluate, compare and purchase hosting services.

Web Host Directory cited the NTT/VERIO suite of shared hosting solutions, and noted that as one of the world's largest web hosting companies, Verio has a global presence and is a leading provider of Internet services, delivering the best value to businesses.

Each month, the Web Host Directory rankings are compiled from site visitor input, with the most highly-voted hosts assessed against key performance criteria and in a range of service areas.

Another leading industry site, Host Index, also has ranked Verio one of the top hosting providers for April 2004. The site calls the NTT/VERIO product and service portfolio “immense”, providing a “range of product offerings and a leading network infrastructure.”

“This recognition again validates our focus and commitment to serve customers and their online business operations,” said Doug Schneider, president of Small to Medium Enterprise Hosting for Verio. “With recognition of both our managed enterprise hosting solutions and our shared hosting services, it's clear that companies are choosing a relationship with Verio based on the significant value we can provide to their business.”

Verio's channel initiatives, including the newly instituted government-focused partner program, also recently garnered industry recognition for exceptional service and program offerings to its channel partners. The viaVerio™ program received a 5-Star Rating-the highest honor-from VARBusiness Magazine.

About Web Host Directory Review
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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 one of the world's largest operators 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 more than 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.