Dedicated Server Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		Founded in 1997 in Orange County, California and later incorporated under Multacom Corporation with corporate office in Canyon Country, California and Datacenters in Los Angeles, California by Sr. System Engineers and Sr. Network Engineers looking..
2		Versaweb specializes in offering the best in multi-domain hosting and affordable fully-managed dedicated servers. We have the cutting-edge technology and highly-trained staff needed to provide you with worry-free hosting…
3		We welcome you to On Demand IT Infrastructure Hosting from The Planet, a company dedicated to helping our customers grow their businesses by providing the very best in product choice, expert service and superior support…

Unix Servers Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		Fanatical Support isn’t just what we do. It’s really what makes us, well, us. It’s our drive to do more than what our Contracts, Service Level Agreements and guarantees say we will. It’s our need to make a difference every day to you and every customer…
2		GoDaddy.com is the World’s largest domain name registrar and is the flagship company of The Go Daddy Group, Inc. The Go Daddy Group of companies also includes Wild West Domains, Inc., a reseller of domains and domain-related products and services…
3		JustEdge provides tailor made services to meet your business needs, including various dedicated hosting, colocation configurations, dedicated internet connectivity and private connections between your offices. ..

Windows Servers Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		LeaseWeb offers great prices, an excellent and stable network, a bandwidth capacity of more than half a Terabit, and reliable support 24/7. We offer prepayment discounts. If you want performance don’t look further and order your dedicated server now.
2		No one knows servers, hosting and technology like MaximumASP – and that’s not even the key reason you should partner with us. The reason? MaximumASP’s service and support. Sure, you have heard that one before…
3		Hivelocity.net specializes in dedicated web hosting and colocation. Hivelocity has over 100 hardware and bandwidth combinations available to ensure every customer gets exactly what they want and need. With our flexible options in hardware…

Colocation Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		The way in which your business utilises technology has a direct impact on your business progression and can improve efficiency and costs. Node4 have developed a range of solutions that deliver real business benefits..
2	Melbourne	Melbourne >the whole server thing. sorted. Established in 2000, Melbourne is committed to providing the highest levels of service across our range of Dedicated Server and Managed High-Availability Solutions….
3	Redstation	Redstation was established in 1998 and today hosts thousands of websites and dedicated servers for clients in more than 50 countries. From the British Government to international corporations to local businesses…

Reseller Hosting Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		Host Gator provides Shared, Reseller and Dedicated hosting solutions. Our services are designed for both beginners and professionals. All of our shared plans include a 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24/7 support and a 45-day money back guarantee. Hatchling…
2	Canadian Web Hosting	Established since 1998 we are in it for the long term. Our mission is to keep you up to date with the ever changing Internet and to bring you the latest in hosting technologies.
3	Cirrus Tech Ltd.	Cirrus Tech is a family owned and operated business founded by two Canadian Brothers who have devoted their energy and time to serve their valuable clients. Our Company is based in Toronto..

Managed Hosting Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		Outrun the Competition. Run with NaviSite. With a business landscape that is constantly changing, technology has become essential to helping you focus on and realize your business vision. NaviSite is your partner in the race to succeed,..
2		INetU (pronounced I Net You) is an Enterprise Managed Hosting company that specializes in the design, building, and management of dedicated server solutions and complex hosting configurations for clients in the US and around the world..
3		SuperbHosting.Net is a wholly owned division of Superb Internet Corporation, a world-class, award-winning web hosting company founded in 1996. Since 1996, Superb Internet has been consistently rated as one of the very best web hosts by all web..

Dedicated Server Directory:

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At the end of each month, our awards panel, visit the top voted Dedicated Server Hosts in each category, and determine the top three winners in each category.

Dedicated Server Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		We welcome you to On Demand IT Infrastructure Hosting from The Planet, a company dedicated to helping our customers grow their businesses by providing the very best in product choice, expert service and superior support…
2	eSecureData	In a world full of lookalike dedicated server companies, it was refreshing to encounter the Canadian company, eSecureData.com, which is bringing a very different approach to the marketplace. In a nutshell..
3	Versaweb	Versaweb specializes in offering the best in multi-domain hosting and affordable fully-managed dedicated servers. We have the cutting-edge technology and highly-trained staff needed to provide you with worry-free hosting…

Unix Servers Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		HostMySite has been a trusted name in web hosting since 1997. Our staff members continually strive to provide you with a level of service that is unmatched in the hosting industry….
2		SuperbHosting.Net is a wholly owned division of Superb Internet Corporation, a world-class, award-winning web hosting company founded in 1996. Since 1996…
3	ServePath	ServePath has its origins in the success of its co-founders, who originally started the largest profitable Internet service provider on the West Coast-InReach Internet-in 1994. …

Windows Servers Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1	Vaultnetworks	Vault Networks provides dedicated server hosting, Miami Colocation and managed services for small to median-sized organizations. Leveraging a proven set of technologies and extensive subject matter expertise, we deliver cost-effective…
2		A global Web hosting leader, Hostway operates disaster-ready, controlled-access data centers in 10 countries. We serve 600,000 customers across the globe and have won awards most recently from the Web Host Directory…
3	MaximumASP	No one knows servers, hosting and technology like MaximumASP – and that’s not even the key reason you should partner with us. The reason? MaximumASP’s service and support. Sure, you have heard that one before…

Colocation Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		ServerCentral is a managed datacenter solutions provider specializing in bandwidth-intensive colocation applications…
2		iWeb has been providing Effective and Scalable Web Hosting Solutions for over a decade. Shared Web Hosting, Dedicated Servers and Colocation Hosting solutions are complemented by convenient Domain Registration services…
3		FORTRUST’s corporate philosophy is to develop and foster long-lasting relationships with clients that can take advantage of our technical expertise…

Reseller Hosting Award Winner

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1		GRABWeb came to existence in the year 1999, today we have happy clients in over 30 countries. If you are looking for a hosting provider that “listens” and pays “personalized attention”, then look no further. ..
2		AIT offers Web Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Web Design, Email Services, Technical Training and Enterprise Network Solutions…
3	NCServ	At NCServ we strive to provide you with quality services that will fit your budget. Value is key when picking a data services company whether you’re looking for Unix/Linux Web Hosting, Dedicated Servers or VoIP Services we’ve got what you need!…

Managed Hosting Award Winners

Rank	Web Host	Overview
1	Data393	Data393 is a leading managed IT infrastructure provider offering colocation, dedicated servers and managed infrastructure services to businesses in Colorado and across the United States. We employ “best of breed” technologies…
2		INetU (pronounced I Net You) is an Enterprise Managed Hosting company that specializes in the design, building, and management of dedicated server solutions and complex hosting configurations for clients in the US and around the world…
3		VERIO – Bulid your Business. Build on US. Who would you rather trust with the critical task of hosting your business Web site? A company with a few servers and a low monthly price? Or Verio, the global triple crown winner in performance,….

Dedicated Server Directory:

“It’s been a long time coming,” explained Mr. Ehsan Mirdamadi, CEO of Cirrus Tech. “Much like the web hosting industry, we realize the competitiveness of the Hosted Exchange business. We didn’t want to bring to market our services until we felt strongly that it was among the best Hosted Exchange offerings in North America. We have taken steps to ensure that our services will match, and in some aspects exceed, the current Hosted Exchange and SharePoint services available today.”

Cirrus Tech has made “significant investment” in developing Hosted Exchange and SharePoint services, deciding to utilize new Dell Blade Servers for “increased stability and energy efficiency”. Cirrus Tech hosted Exchange offering will be protected by R1Soft’s Continuous Data Protection (CDP) software while “BlackBerry and Good Mobile Services along with the ActiveSync will ensure that clients can connect to their Exchange data from their mobile device”. ETA for the services is fall 2008.

Web Hosting News – Canadian Web Host Cirrus Tech Ltd. Plans to offer Hosted Exchange and SharePoint Services

iWeb was one of the first Internet hosts to use the blog as a means of communication with its customers, with the first article posted on the French version of their blog in February 2001, more than seven years ago.

More of a transformation than an update, the new blog is streamlined for rapid browsing and is divided into three main sections, in line with the interests of the various audiences. The items will be categorized as either; a) iWeb news, including press releases and anything new about the company, b) a ticket or post of technical interest for web developers and systems administrators and c) articles and news related to the web hosting industry in general.

A section dedicated to the ‘system status’ will be visible at all times on the blog’s pages. This section keeps clients informed in real-time of any emergency, maintenance, intervention or any other occurrence that may affect one or more aspects of iWeb services. Once an event (even minor) arises, an article is immediately posted to inform customers and provide as much detail as possible.

The value of the blog is its use as a means of communication with all audiences iWeb, friends, customers, partners (and sometimes even competitors). With the clear objective of ‘opening and facilitating dialogue’ rather than just ?sending? or disseminating information.

Earlier this month, iWeb opened its new head office, located on on Nuns’ Island, housing a completely redundant IT center. Eric Chouinard, President of iWeb noted, ”The new headquarters addresses two major objectives; to provide a high quality colocation infrastructure for our clients, and to reunite almost all of our employees by providing a unique working environment. Until recently, iWeb’s 120 employees were spread out in our three data centers.”

Nicole Menard, Parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade and Minister of Tourism, remarked, ”This new step in your young history reflects the energy that has marked your growth.”

This is the third building for iWeb, who are already thinking about the fourth according to Mr. Chouinard. The former headquarters, located at 3185 Hochelaga, will remain staffed to fully support the 1800 servers on site. The second center, located in the Montreal borough of Saint-Leonard, has a total capacity of 12 000 dedicated servers and 105 colocation cabinets.

Gerald Tremblay, Mayor of Montreal added, ”If iWeb is now recognized as a world leader in the field of web hosting, it is thanks to the perseverance of its leaders who managed to avoid the pitfalls of the dot com implosion while steering their business towards promising growth markets.”

iWeb is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V : IWB), and is one of the largest Canadian providers of Internet hosting services and IT infrastructure. With three secure data centers, all in Montreal, iWeb has carved out an enviable position on the international scene with more than 60% of its revenues from abroad.

iWeb recently announced plans to add three new carriers, the addition of these three new transit providers will mean better diversity, redundancy and reachability for all our customers and partners, including:

- T-Systems / Deutsche Telekom
- 3Men@Work / Bell Peering
- Level 3 Communications

The company attained ranking among Profit Magazine’s top 100 Canadian companies, based on revenue growth over the past 5 years. From 2002 to 2007, the company’s revenues have gone from 1.35 million to 9.82 million as of October 1st 2007, an increase of 627%; enough for iWeb to make its entry into the 100th position on the annual ranking. The PROFIT 100 is the annual ranking which rates the top 100 Canadian companies based on the percentage of their revenue growth over a 5-year span. Produced by the business magazine PROFIT, 2008 marks the 20th edition of the ranking.

iWeb is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V : IWB), and is one of the largest Canadian providers of Internet hosting services and IT infrastructure. With three secure data centers, all in Montreal, iWeb has carved out an enviable position on the international scene with more than 60% of its revenues from abroad. Founded in 1996 in Montreal, iWeb has recently completed a $22M financing agreement with investment banking giant Goldman Sachs. iWeb now has over 120 full-time employees and more than 17 000 customers in 145 countries.

To learn more, please visit: www.iweb.com.

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