SolidSpace Doubles Client Base With Acquisition of Hostforce
Winston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) August 11, 2004 -- SolidSpace, LLC a leading
provider of robust hosting infrastructure services today announced the
acquisition of privately held HostForce, a hosting and managed services company
based in St. Paul, MN, in an all-cash transaction. Financial details were not
disclosed.
Under the terms of the agreement, SolidSpace will assume full
responsibility for all of HostForce’s existing managed services customers, as
well as HostForce’s eCommerce and reseller management software. The two
companies will work together to transition all customers to the SolidSpace data
center in Winston-Salem, NC within the next 90 days. The transition will be
completely seamless and transparent to the customers.
In addition to
doubling the SolidSpace customer base, HostForce brings tremendous value to the
SolidSpace family with their e-commerce technology which will be made
immediately available to their existing client base as an add-on product.
HostForce also has a very established reseller network, significantly expanding
the reach of SolidSpace’s sales channel. The HostForce innovative reseller
management application will provide measurable value to SolidSpace’s entire
partner network by enabling then to easily and efficiently manage their customer
base and service offerings.
“We’re very excited about the addition of
HostForce to the SolidSpace family. Their established reseller channel, and
their powerful reseller management interface will be critical in our future
growth and expansion,” said Jim Capps, President of SolidSpace. “In addition,
their eCommerce technology will significantly enhance the suite of solutions we
offer our clients.”
The acquisition will strengthen SolidSpace’s presence
in the MidWest and internationally and is a critical first step and key
component of the company’s growth and acquisition strategy which is focused on
seeking out profitable companies with similar operations and an ultimate goal of
establishing itself as the premier managed services company dedicated to
delivering software applications as a service.
“I would like to thank all
HostForce customers for their loyalty and support over the past 8 years,” said
Steve Nielson, CEO and Founder of HostForce. “SolidSpace’s dedication to
delivering high quality managed services is virtually a mirror image of how we
have operated and I am confident that our customers will be well taken care of
in their capable hands.”
About SolidSpace, LLC
SolidSpace, LLC is
a leading provider of robust hosting infrastructure and client support for the
software industry, enabling enterprises to deliver their software as a service
seamlessly and economically. SolidSpace’s solutions provide website, application
and database hosting, managed services, collocation and broadband services.
SolidSpace, LLC is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, and is a portfolio
company of SilkRoad Equity LLC (www.silkroadequity.com) Additional information about
SolidSpace, LLC services can be found at www.solidspace.com .
Media Contact:
Andrea
Rice
SolidSpace
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