The
Planet to Offer Urchin 5 Web Analytics Software
[March 25, 2004]
Software monitors, analyzes and
reports Web traffic and Web conversion data
DALLAS, March 25, 2004 — The Planet
Internet Services, Inc., a Dallas-based global provider
of managed hosting and value-added data center services,
will provide Urchin Software Corporation's Urchin 5
Web Analytics software on all servers sold by The Planet
and its subsidiary, ServerMatrix.
Available immediately, Urchin 5 analyzes a server's
log files to measure and report Web site traffic and
online behavior of Web site visitors. The generated
reports provide in-depth knowledge about Web patrons
and traffic patterns, helping companies optimize their
Web sites and better manage Web site marketing campaigns.
"As a leading managed services
provider, The Planet is an ideal partner and reseller
of Urchin 5," said Brett Crosby, Vice President
at San Diego-based Urchin. "Their customers will
benefit greatly from the software's modular, flexible
design, allowing users to add features or modules as
needed."
The Planet is offering the software
free through the first 100 log files analyzed; then
a monthly licensing fee is applied.
"Urchin 5 is the best software
available for analyzing Web traffic and producing reports
that are simple to read and understand," said Peter
Pathos, president and CEO of The Planet. "Urchin
5 helps our clients effortlessly monitor, track and
analyze Web traffic and use that information to effectively
mold and manage their Web sites."
About Urchin Software Corporation
About Urchin Urchin Software Corporation was founded
in 1995 and is based in San Diego, CA. Urchin is a leader
in the web analytics market, with thousands of customers
including 20 percent of the Fortune 500® and a majority
of top hosting service providers. With nearly a decade
of success, Urchin is a global force with worldwide
resellers and distribution partners. For information,
please visit www.urchin.com.
About The Planet
The Planet Internet Services, Inc. is a fast-growing,
profitable provider of managed hosting and Internet
infrastructure services for businesses and organizations
that require entry-level to enterprise IT support. The
Planet's value-added services include advanced server
monitoring, database administration, managed data storage,
security products, virtual private networks and backup
services. Co-location services are available for those
customers desiring to use their own Web servers and
rely on the Company's advanced, fault-tolerant facilities
and network infrastructure. The Planet's Server Matrix
Division provides entry-level and small business dedicated
servers and co-location offerings coupled with managed
services and a customer support portal. For further
information, visit www.theplanet.com, or www.servermatrix.com.
Media Contacts
Urchin Software Corporation
Brett Crosby
619-233-1400
press@urchin.com
The Planet
Neil McGlone
Michael A. Burns & Associates Inc.
214-521-8596
nmcglone@mbapr.com
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