Powered by state-of-the-art technology, your Web site will be
protected with secure servers, a world-class network infrastructure
and certified system administrators through Interland Inc.
Simply stated, Web hosting is a combination of the hardware, software,
connectivity and services that "house" or "host"
a Web site on secure servers located in a data center. By hosting
its Web site, a business can affordably leverage the power of
a high-speed network, around-the-clock expert support and security,
and state-of-the-art technology. Now, small and medium size businesses
are positioned to enter new markets via the Web and tackle the
Goliaths.
At Interland, we see Web hosting as the engine for growing a small
and medium size business. In mere minutes and with minimal capital
investment, business can harness the power of the Internet and
the Web to reach and service new customers across the globe, generate
more revenue, increase efficiency, enhance customer service, and
improve communications.
But how do small and medium sized businesses realize the benefits
of the Internet and turn on their Web engine? It's easy - by outsourcing
their Web hosting needs to a hosting service provider, or HSP.
By turning to a HSP, small and medium businesses now can quickly,
easily, and affordably launch, run and grow an effective Web presence.
In fact, more than 60 percent of companies outsourced their Web
sites in 2000.
For example, Interland is a HSP offering products and services
to help make Web hosting a reality for small and medium businesses.
The company offers shared hosting plans, virtual dedicated and
dedicated hosting plans, business applications hosting, value-added
services and more - coupled with a commitment to customer care.
And because the needs of small and medium business are unique,
Interland offers two hosting product "tracks." One track
is designed for more traditional small and medium businesses that
want to focus on their core business, not running their Web site
and administering their servers (Interland-Managed). The second
track focuses on technology-savvy businesses that were the early
adopters of Web hosting and e-commerce (Customer-Managed). These
users want hosting products with maximum control and flexibility.
Web hosting is enabling businesses around the world to turn on
their online engine to reach new profits, markets and success
via their Web site. The opportunity is growing with each passing
day.
The Internet has revolutionized the very way in which we live
and work. Originally envisioned as supporting a range of functions
such as file sharing and remote computer logins, the Internet
has spawned innovations such as electronic mail and the World
Wide Web. As a result, a global mechanism now exists for information
dissemination, collaboration, marketing and e-commerce.
And, the Internet has triggered the "third wave" of
computing. The "first wave" saw centralized, mainframe
computing, while the "second wave" is marked by the
introduction of the personal computer, or PC, and decentralized
computing.
While the first and second waves increased computing capabilities,
both had significant drawbacks for small and medium businesses.
Both models required a heavy financial investment and a high degree
of technical expertise. The "Goliaths" of the business
world clearly had the advantage - they could afford the financial
and human investment required to efficiently leverage computing
technologies to grow their business and market share.
But the "third wave" - Internet-centric computing -
has moved the power of computing to the network while simultaneously
removing the barriers confronting small and medium businesses.
The epicenter of the "third wave" is Web hosting.
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