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Web Hosting R1Soft Software Provider Develops System Admin Tool

Houston, Texas - (The Hosting News) - November 6, 2008 - Developer of near-continuous data protection products for Linux and Windows, R1Soft, has developed its new free beta version of Hot Copy for Linux.

As a new command line utility that takes instant, readable and writable snapshots of disks or volumes on any Linux server, the solution is said to provide an unprecedented level of flexibility for IT administrators.

Hot Copy creates a point-in-time snapshot of the disk while the system is running, without interrupting applications even on the busiest Linux servers. As block level changes are made to the device, Hot Copy makes a backup copy of only the changed blocks instead of replicating the entire drive. These changed blocks are then efficiently stored in the unused space on the hard disk.

David Wartell, Vice President of R1Soft, a division of BBS Technologies, Inc. noted, ”Hot Copy is big news for anyone that has to maintain a Linux server. With Windows you have Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). There is nothing really like VSS for Linux servers. It’s a big missing piece for Linux Enterprise IT. You have LVM snapshots of course, and the challenge with LVM is that most servers don’t run LVM, and even if they do the LVM volumes have to be configured ahead of time with spare disk space. Linux server admins need a simple command that allows snapshots on any Linux server at any time. This is what Hot Copy does. After installing the Hot Copy RPM or .deb package it’s one simple hcp command and they have an instant point-in-time snapshot on any Linux disk.”

As the only solution that generates readable and writable backups, Hot Copy is an essential tool for all system administrators. Prior to Hot Copy there was no other choice except to use Logical Volume Management (LVM) for Linux snapshots. Since Hot Copy does not use Logical Volume Management (LVM), it can be used on any Linux server without changing storage configuration. Due to its ability to store changed data on the unused portion of existing drives, Hot Copy requires no dedicated storage device, and can operate on any limited amount of free drive space. This Hot Copy snapshot device can be easily mounted, all without interrupting the running server.

Hot Copy can be used to add point-in-time snapshots to legacy backup applications like tar and rsync. It also adds great flexibility to day-to-day Linux system administration. For example, with Hot Copy Linux administrators can take a snapshot before making a big server change so that if they make a mistake they have an instant backup copy of everything before the change was made. Hot Copy can even be used to run file system check utilities like fsck while the system is online. Normally a server would have to be shutdown to safely run check disk.

The free Linux Hot Copy beta is scheduled for release in late November of 2008. Pre-registration is available for those interested in downloading Hot Copy prior to the general release date.

Founded in 2003, R1Soft is a provider of disk-based backup solutions. The company’s customer list includes some of the world’s largest hosting providers. R1soft products provide Continuous Data Protection (CDP) for over 85,000 mission-critical Linux and Windows servers worldwide. In November, 2007 R1Soft was acquired by BBS Technologies, Inc.

To pre-register and read more about Hot Copy, please visit: www.r1soft.com/products/linux-hot-copy.

For more about R1Soft and Continuous Data Protection, please visit: www.r1soft.com.

Web Hosting Provider, Cbeyond, Reports Revenue

Atlanta, Georgia - (The Hosting News) - November 6, 2008 - Web hosting and managed integrated VoIP, broadband and mobile small business services provider, Cbeyond, has reported its financial results for the period ending September 30, 2008, including revenues of $90.2 million, up 24.6% over the third quarter of 2007.

Jim Geiger, Chief Executive Officer of Cbeyond noted, ”I am pleased to report that Cbeyond recorded another quarter of significant growth and profitability, with approximately 25% year-over-year growth in revenue and 26% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA. These strong financial results were supported by continued growth in ARPU, increased applications used per customer of 6.8 from 5.9 in the corresponding quarter of 2007, increased mobile penetration at 31% of our customer base, and reaching positive adjusted EBITDA in our San Diego market.”

Mr. Geiger added, ”Our monthly customer churn remained constant at 1.3% from the previous quarter, and we posted continued solid results in collections and receivables in the third quarter. Despite the declining economic picture and Hurricane Ike’s effect on our Houston market, we had record gross customer additions of nearly 3,600 in the third quarter. Looking forward to the fourth quarter, we expect increased pressure on both churn and collections due to the carryover effect of Hurricane Ike on our Houston market, as well as the overall economic conditions across the country.”

Other financial and operating highlights include the following:

• Strong second quarter revenue growth with revenues of $90.2 million, up 24.6% over the third quarter of 2007. The second quarter of 2006 included a $0.9 million positive adjustment relating to customer promotional liabilities recorded in prior periods. Excluding this benefit to second quarter 2006 revenue, growth over the second quarter of 2006 was 31.1%;
• Net income of $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2008 compared with $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2007 (see Net Income discussion for factors affecting the comparability of income tax expense between the periods);
• Total adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 million during the third quarter of 2008, an increase of 25.5% from the third quarter of 2007 (see Schedule 1 for reconciliation to net income), which includes a positive revenue adjustment of $0.4 million and higher than typical expense credits to Cost of Service in the amount of $3.5 million (see discussion of Revenue and ARPU and Cost of Service and Gross Margin);
• Average monthly revenue per customer location (ARPU) of $760 during the third quarter of 2008, or $756 excluding the effect of a positive revenue adjustment (see Revenue and ARPU discussion), compared to $754 in the second quarter of 2008 and $749 in the third quarter of 2007; and
• Monthly customer churn of 1.3% in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to 1.3% in the second quarter of 2008.

Cbeyond reported revenues of $90.2 million for the third quarter of 2008, an increase of 24.6% from the third quarter of 2007. The sequential increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2008 was $5.2 million, as compared to a sequential increase of $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2008. Revenues in the third quarter of 2008 included a $0.4 million positive adjustment relating to customer promotional liabilities recorded in prior periods. These promotional obligations were recorded at their maximum amount in prior periods due to the lack of sufficient historical experience required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to estimate the amounts that would ultimately be claimed by customers.

Excluding this positive adjustment to third quarter 2008 revenue, growth over the third quarter of 2007 was 24.0%. ARPU, or average monthly revenue per customer location, was $760 in the third quarter of 2008, an increase of approximately $6, or 0.8%, as compared to $754 in the second quarter of 2008 and $749 in the third quarter of 2007. The majority of the increase in ARPU over the second quarter of 2008 was due to an increase in revenue from mobile handset and laptop card sales, growth in applications, additional mobile and landlines and the previously mentioned positive adjustment relating to customer promotional liabilities. Excluding the positive adjustment relating to customer promotional liabilities, ARPU for the third quarter of 2008 was $756.

Cbeyond’s gross margin was 70.1% in the third quarter of 2008 as compared with 68.0% in the second quarter of 2008 and 69.9% in the third quarter of 2007. Gross margin increased in the third quarter of 2008 primarily due to higher than typical recoveries of access costs previously billed in error in the amount of $3.5 million, the majority of which were recorded to the Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston segments.

Cbeyond reported operating income of $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2008 compared with operating income of $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2007. For the third quarter of 2008, total adjusted EBITDA was $16.9 million, an improvement of 25.5% over total adjusted EBITDA of $13.5 million in the third quarter of 2007.

Total adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2008 included $4.8 million of negative adjusted EBITDA from the planned investment in five early stage markets, while negative adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $5.2 million from five early stage markets and for the third quarter of 2007 totaled $3.1 million from three early stage markets. Cbeyond reported net income of $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2008 as compared to net income of $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2007. The decrease in net income versus the third quarter of 2007 is due to an increased level of depreciation and amortization expense, recording income taxes at the full corporate tax rate beginning in 2008 and an increase in the Texas state margin tax.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $42.7 million at the end of the third quarter of 2008, as compared to $42.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2008. Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures were $13.8 million during the third quarter of 2008, compared to $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2008 and $12.7 million in the third quarter of 2007. Capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2008 decreased from the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to reduced spending on software investment, decreases in office buildout in new markets, and lower costs associated with data center expansion.

Updated guidance for 2008 and 2009 assumes a continued challenging economy, which is expected to impact sales results and the customer churn rate. Despite the economic environment, sales volumes are expected to increase due to the increasing number of personnel selling as new markets are launched; however, higher levels of sales productivity are not assumed. The customer churn rate is assumed to remain at or above current levels. The guidance also assumes that the launch of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area market will occur in the first quarter of 2009, and the launch of the 13th market will occur later in 2009.

Mr. Geiger concluded, ”Our long-term view remains very positive as we believe customers are looking for service providers that not only offer a smart solution for their needs, but also have the staying power they require in good times and bad. Cbeyond’s debt-free balance sheet, strong cash position, and market base of established, profitable cities provide assurance that we are well-situated to weather economic storms and credit crises from a position of strength and still grow our business.”

Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY - News) is a leading IP-based managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of communications and IT services to more than 40,000 small businesses throughout the United States. Cbeyond offers more than 30 productivity-enhancing applications including local and long-distance voice, broadband Internet, mobile, BlackBerry, broadband laptop access, voicemail, email, web hosting, fax-to-email, data backup, file-sharing and virtual private networking. Cbeyond manages these services over a private, 100-percent Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) facilities-based network.

For more information about Cbeyond, please visit: www.cbeyond.net.

Web Hosts, Superb Hosting, Lunarpages, Sponsor UptimeSpy Geographic Monitoring

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - (The Hosting News) - November 6, 2008 - What is deemed the industry’s first free comprehensive geographic website monitoring services, offering fully featured, no limits website monitoring from node locations around the world, has launched at UptimeSpy.

Chris Henning, Developer of the site noted, ”We’ve developed a monitoring service that offers world-class features and no usage limits for our users. By integrating UptimeSpy’s monitoring network with a real-time Host Metrics portal, we are able to serve both our users and the hosting community as a whole, all free of charge.”

The new service allows webmasters to monitor the performance of their sites and receive instant text message or email alerts if downtime is detected. UptimeSpy’s network of international monitoring nodes helps eliminate false alarms and allows the system to determine which geographical regions are affected by downtime or slow performance. This sensitivity allows webmasters to isolate problems more easily.

To get started with UptimeSpy, users simply create a free account and add as many domains or IP addresses as they would like to be monitored. Within their personalized control panel, users can configure individual node ping time sensitivity, alert methods, service types, monitoring intervals, and more.

In addition to personalized monitoring services, UptimeSpy offers a unique metrics portal that publicly displays the performance of leading Web hosting providers. The Host Metrics portal displays speeds for ping response, HTTP response, and average uptime as a percentage. The statistics allow users to verify or dispute the published guarantees of their Web host, and request SLA compensation.

UptimeSpy also provides HTML code for a real-time button displaying the average uptime statistic. Founding Sponsors, which allow UptimeSpy to operate as a free service, include Future Hosting (www.futurehosting.biz), Lunarpages (www.lunarpages.com), Webintellects (www.webintellects.com), and Superb Hosting (www.superbhosting.net).

Launched in 2008, UptimeSpy provides the industry’s first free, comprehensive worldwide geographic monitoring service, enabling webmasters to see real-time uptime and performance results from nodes located around the world. With no usage limits and an intuitive user interface, UptimeSpy provides a vital service to webmasters and Web hosting providers.

To learn more about UptimeSpy, please visit: www.uptimespy.com.

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Web Hosting Service Operations Enhanced, by 3FN Triple Fiber Network

San Jose, California - (The Hosting News) - November 6, 2008 - Dedicated server, colocation and shared web hosting company, 3FN.Net, has launched enhanced service operations, with improvements and upgrades for its shared hosting offerings at the Triple Fiber Network.

Dean McToner, 3FN spokesperson remarked, ”As our customer base grows rapidly, we intend to keep the highest quality of our web hosting services. We value our customers and understand that time is money, thereby, we enhance our web hosting service operations in order to automate the main processes. This enhancement will provide our customers with the ability to get the results of their actions immediately. We consider it to be the key criteria for online business, this is the reason we have automated such services as web hosting account creation and shared hosting plan renewal. Today our customers save their time benefiting from automated web hosting accounts creation and they do not need to wait for the approve as well as all further payments and web hosting account renewal will be operated automatically.”

The company has enhanced web hosting service operations for shared hosting customers in order to provide easy-to-use and effective web hosting customer service operations. Enhancing web hosting service operations company has achieved optimal convenience and high-speed operations for all web hosting customer operations. Recent enhancement has allowed providing the operation of web hosting customer services automatically, which will reduce the time spent on approves and creating new operations within web hosting services.

The company constantly enhances and optimizes its web hosting services in order to provide highest efficiency and in the same time provide service operations of maximum usability for web hosting customers. The usability of web hosting customer service operations has been significantly increased by making almost all web hosting services automated. This is a real advantage of getting results immediately. As web hosting services are operated automatically customers will create web hosting accounts and get their payments operated and approved in a matter of seconds. Recent enhancement of all web hosting service operations for shared hosting customers optimizes all procedures and provide all customer services for web hosting operated immediately.

The US based provider of dedicated servers, shared hosting and collocation hosting services, Triple Fiber Network, 3FN, Inc. is best known for the quality excellence and high reliability of all hosting services provided on a global basis. Triple Fiber Network has a flawless reputation of reliable hosting provider, providing the high-quality and efficiency of all dedicated hosting services within last 10 years. Since that time the company has created one of the most biggest and powerful network of dedicated servers with main datacenter located in Silicon Valley. The Headquarters are located in San Jose, California, the company has also established offices in UK, India, Ukraine and EU. Triple Fiber Network has founded the subdivision called 3FN Marketing - an online pay per click advertising network and webmaster affiliate program. 3FN Marketing offers optimized targeted pay per click advertising for those who want to promote their websites or products and generous revenue shares up to 95% for webmasters. The company provides customers with 24/7/365 support via the toll-free telephone, online chat and ticket system.

To learn more, please visit: www.3fn.net.

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