Verio Readies for Channel and OEM Resurge

CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Oct 1, 2008 -- Verio, a leading provider of online business solutions for small to medium sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the appointments of Scott Calvert and Peter von der Linde to lead its global channel and OEM sales organizations, respectively.

Calvert, drawing upon more than a decade of sales management and channel experience, joins the company as senior director of channel sales. In this capacity, he will lead the ViaVerio reseller program as well as oversee its integration with the company’s retail sales channel. von der Linde joins as senior director of OEM sales, with responsibility for both new partner recruitment and global service delivery.

Verio sells hosting, hosted business applications and managed services to the SMB market direct, through an active base of resellers (the viaVerio Program), and through a private label OEM program for global telecommunications companies.

“By adding seasoned channel and OEM sales leadership, Verio offers additional value for its partners who are working to expand their reach in the SMB marketplace,” said Steve Renda, vice president, sales and marketing, Verio.

Calvert will play a critical role at the helm of Verio’s award-winning reseller channel and will drive the program’s re-launch this fall. Prior to joining Verio, Calvert was vice president of sales on demand for MX Logic, where he championed a hybrid sales model that culminated in the company being named number 59 on the 2007 Inc 500 list of fastest growing companies.

von der Linde will lead the company’s OEM sales and support organization, providing lifecycle support for Verio’s partnerships with global carriers, ISPs, and other OEMs. Prior to joining Verio, von der Linde was vice president of sales at Infocrossing, an IT infrastructure outsourcing company serving medium to large enterprise clients. Before that, he was senior vice president of sales and service delivery for Sprint Corporation, one of many positions he held during his 20-year tenure with the company.

“The addition of Peter and Scott is further evidence of our commitment to our channel partners and ultimately, our customers. With the addition of these two seasoned executives, Verio is better equipped to offer sound business counsel and solutions to companies that deliver technology solutions to SMBs and desire to expand their share of market and wallet.”

About Verio

Verio, Inc. enables companies to conduct business online with a suite of web-based services that include hosting, on-demand software and managed services. Verio’s puts its customers on the growth path to succeed by helping them employ the Web as a tool to drive and manage their business. A wholly-owned subsidiary of global communications leader NTT Communications, Verio serves customers in 146 countries worldwide via a direct sales model, an active reseller channel and private label partnerships with global carriers and telecommunications companies. Verio is supported by NTT with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT Communications Global IP Network. For more information, visit: www.verio.com.