HSN.com Right Clicks on AT&T for Web Hosting [10th September 2003]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sep 10, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- HSN.com, the online service of television's popular Home Shopping Network, announced today it has selected AT&T to support its Web-based presence - where millions of consumers shop for everything from the latest fall fashions to the newest high-tech gadgets.

By terms of the two-year contract valued at approximately $1 million, AT&T will provide HSN.com a technologically advanced Web solution for its online presence, including alternate-site hosting services from an AT&T Internet Data Center (IDC) in Arizona that complements HSN.com's Tampa-based data center. AT&T will provide high-speed, dedicated connectivity between the two IDCs and help assure optimal performance of the HSN.com Web site by balancing Internet traffic to the centers.

"Our Web presence is central to our business," said Jack Rahner, Director of Technical Services, HSN.com. "Our online customers expect a flawless performance from us, and we expect no less of our suppliers. That's why we turned to AT&T for this mission-critical support."

"It's quite a compliment when an industry leader and innovator like HSN.com selects us to host its Web site," said Chuck Sanders, AT&T Hosting and Managed Services Vice President. "We're excited to be working with HSN.com to assure an excellent experience for online visitors and to help HSN.com expand its business."

AT&T continues to invest, expand and experience significant growth in its Web hosting business, which includes a broad range of customer-managed and AT&T- managed application services. The company recently announced new IDCs in China, France and Australia, growing to 21 IDCs worldwide, including 13 in the United States.

AT&T can fully manage a business' hosting environment, from the network layer through applications performance. AT&T's full suite of scalable Internet Protocol (IP) and managed hosting services includes business and application continuity, disaster recovery, content distribution, storage, managed security and firewall services and load balancing across multiple data center locations.

About AT&T

AT&T (www.att.com) is among the premier voice, video and data communications companies in the world, serving businesses, consumers, and government. The company runs the largest, most sophisticated communications network in the U.S., backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs. A leading supplier of data, Internet and managed services for the public and private sectors, AT&T offers outsourcing and consulting to large businesses and government. The company is a market leader in local, long distance and Internet services, as well as transaction-based services like prepaid cards, collect calling and directory assistance. With approximately $37 billion of revenue, AT&T has relationships with about 40 million consumers and 4 million business customers, who depend on AT&T for high-quality communications. AT&T has garnered several awards for outstanding performance and customer service.

About HSN and HSN.com

HSN, an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp , is the world's most widely distributed TV shopping network. HSN pioneered the electronic retailing industry in 1977 when it first introduced America to the convenience of home shopping. Since then, HSN has grown into a global multi-channel retailer with consolidated sales of close to $2 billion dollars and a growing customer base of over five million. Its programming reaches more than 136 million households worldwide. HSN, an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI) , is the world's most widely distributed TV shopping network. HSN pioneered the electronic retailing industry in 1977 when it first introduced America to the convenience of home shopping. Since then, HSN has grown into a global multi-channel retailer with consolidated sales of close to $2 billion dollars and a growing customer base of over five million. Its programming reaches more than 136 million households worldwide. HSN.com: Turning a profit within three months of its launch in 1999, hsn.com has grown considerably, achieving greater revenue in 2002 than in the previous three years combined. Constantly evolving with innovative new features like the state-of-the-art My Virtual Model sizing tool and Quick Buy purchasing program, hsn.com continues to draw customers to this expansive, colorful site and encourages them to become an active part of the shopping experience. 24 hours a day, customers can shop, chat and get tips on improving their lives from HSN's top personalities.