Hosting.com Uses NovaStor Online Backup Solution

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- Oct. 4, 2005 -- Hosting.com, provider of managed hosting services worldwide, has rolled out an advanced online data backup service based on NovaStor's NovaNet-WEB solution. Hosting.com selected NovaNet-WEB as the foundation of this new service based on the platform's ease of use, extensive automation capabilities and rapid restoration of data in the wake of disaster.

"We're seeing more companies proactively preparing for data emergencies and realize the tremendous value inherent in having data stored offsite," says Mark Click, Sales Manager, Hosting.com. "Our new Online Backup Solution gives customers peace of mind in knowing that the critical data on their primary servers and networks can be restored within minutes from any online computer following unforeseen events."

Initial Online Data Backup users are very pleased with the service's ease of use, rapid restore capabilities and flexible automated scheduling. Hosting.com, recently recognized by industry watchdog, Netcraft, as a top 5 firm in "reliability," expects to leverage solutions such as NovaStor's NovaNet-WEB to significantly add to its existing customer base of 20K+ customers.

Industry research shows that while many small to medium sized businesses have backup solutions in place, many fail to utilize them because of the time involved. The NovaStor solution gives end-users the ability to automate the process and minimize the risk of human error or neglecting backup altogether. To optimize bandwidth utilization, the solution further leverages the capacity of NovaNet-WEB to backup only the latest changes to previously stored files.

"Offering online data backup distinguishes Hosting.com from their competition. Automated online data backup makes Hosting.com's single-source solutions even more valuable to customers worldwide," says Peter Means, CEO at NovaStor Corp. "More and more, businesses realize that Disaster Recovery deserves attention but few have a sense of what's involved. Aggressive providers such as Hosting.com are helping many realize that a nominal investment of time and money can literally insure the professional and personal data that drives their customers' lives."

About Hosting.com

Since 1996, Hosting.com, the First Name in Hosting, has provided award-winning managed hosting services to a global customer base demanding a high level of security, reliability and responsiveness. Hosting.com provides Microsoft Hosting, Linux Hosting, MacroMedia Hosting and Application Hosting, including Microsoft Exchange Hosting. Known for its personalized and proactive approach to service, Hosting.com employs teams of industry experts who monitor, maintain and enhance the web-based data interests of small, medium and enterprise businesses. Hosting.com is the first source for all web hosting needs: from standard configurations to highly customized solutions built with the help of an expansive network of trusted affiliates and technology partners. For more information, please visit www.hosting.com.

About NovaStor

Based in Simi Valley, CA, NovaStor Corp. had been delivering data backup and recovery solutions since 1987. NovaStor was among the first to help resellers and service providers fulfill the burgeoning demand for online, offsite backup. NovaStor solutions are available worldwide direct and through channel partners. For more information, please visit http://www.novastor.com.