Under the terms of the agreement, Verio, through its UK subsidiary, will become AOL UK’s premier web hosting partner, receiving high-level promotion and exclusive integration on AOL.co.uk, Netscape Online and the AOL and CompuServe services in the UK.
This strategic alliance brings together two leading Internet brands, both of whom are dedicated to continually developing quality Internet products and services for the UK market, said Verio’s President of European Operations Moos Bulder. By building on the success of a year-long alliance between the two companies, this initiative adds a greater level of integration of Verio’s products and services. Through this alliance, we can deliver enhanced services to customers and enable them to quickly establish and grow their web presence.
Ian Maude, vice president, advertising and e-commerce, AOL Europe commented, By extending our alliance with Verio, AOL UK is able to build on the strength and success of our existing relationship, enabling AOL UK to continue to bring our members the very best products and services.
Cain Rowlands, manager of UK operations for Verio said, Our relationship will provide users of Netscape Online, as well as members of the AOL and CompuServe services in the UK, with easy access to a full range of quality hosting solutions from the world’s leading web hosting company. It will also allow Verio to continue its rapid growth in the UK market supported by one of the leading names in the UK Internet sector.
