In conjunction with this partnership, FTI has selected Verio as its preferred provider of Web hosting to offer Internet services and a variety of customized plans.

The Internet is the backbone of today’s economy, said Joel Maloff, executive vice president-Internet and advanced data, FTI. Through our partnership with Verio, we emphasize our commitment to meeting our clients’ expanding Internet requirements. Our North American-based clients will first be served by Verio’s Web hosting services, and plans are in place to begin rapid expansion to emerging markets throughout 2001.

Verio’s shared Web hosting capabilities strengthen FTI’s portfolio of branded network communications services. Through a single point of contact, FTI clients have access to domestic, international long distance and toll-free services, local services, virtual private networks, high-speed access, calling cards, network security, technology consulting and enterprise management.

The FTI agreement enables Verio to reach underserved markets and reinforces our leadership in Web hosting, said Doug Schneider, Verio’s president of Web services. It’s another example of how Verio’s highly reliable hosting platform, in conjunction with its Tier One Internet backbone, provides the proven infrastructure to give customers a clear competitive advantage as their online needs grow.

We chose Verio Web hosting because it complements our commitment to high-quality service, flexibility, and performance, said Matthew Rosen, executive vice president and president of global operations for FTI. Verio’s industry leadership is giving us a distinct competitive advantage and helping us provide superior Internet solutions.