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Intronis Teams Up with HTG Peer Groups to Drive Technology Reseller Success

BOSTON—February 16, 2010—Intronis, a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution, today announced a strategic partnership with HTG Peer Groups (HTG) that will offer IT service providers business and technical insights and strategies for reselling online backup.
HTG facilitates IT peer groups focused on business improvement and growth. At their quarterly meetings, members share process improvements, conduct business reviews, and discuss industry best practices with the aim of deepening their knowledge and advancing their businesses.
Through HTG’s partnership with Intronis, members will be able to leverage Intronis’ expertise and experience partnering with online backup resellers to improve their business processes, analyze their critical business operations and develop their service offerings.

“In the technology reseller industry, it’s very important for these business leaders to be able to collaborate and network in a non-competitive environment,” said Eric Webster, vice president of sales and marketing at Intronis.” We believe it is our responsibility to develop and enhance the education of the IT industry—both in terms of online backup and in terms of best business practices.”

HTG’s unique member-to-member knowledge sharing format is an efficient, practical method that allows members to take a proactive role in their own business development.
HTG CEO and founder Arlin Sorensen said, “We are excited to add Intronis as one of our vendor sponsors. Offsite backup is no longer a luxury for any business, and the Intronis solution will be extremely valuable to members as they work to protect one of the most valuable assets our HTG member company customers have – their data. We are glad to have Intronis on board and look forward to watching our collective businesses grow as we take care of the data and reduce the risk of catastrophic failure.”

About HTG Peer Groups

HTG Peer Groups (HTG) is an international peer group organization focused on business improvement, member accountability and life-work excellence among leading IT solution providers. HTG has over 260 member companies throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom spread over 22 groups of approximately 12 non-competing member companies in each. HTG Peer Groups meet quarterly for a confidential two-day event that focuses on sharing best practices, benchmarking, process improvement and tools. HTG was founded in 2000 by Arlin Sorensen to provide solution providers a community to foster business and personal growth driven by execution. Visit www.htgpeergroups.com or call 712-744-3619 for more information.

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Intronis Named One of “100 Coolest Cloud Computing Vendors” by Everything Channel’s CRN

BOSTON—January 26, 2010 –Intronis, an SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution, today announced that Everything Channel’s CRN has named it as one of the “The Top 100 Cloud Computing Vendors.” The Top 100 Cloud Computing Vendors include 20 storage vendors, 20 security vendors, 20 productivity vendors, 20 infrastructure vendors and 20 platform vendors.

Intronis provides managed service providers with secure, automated data backup in addition to on-demand restoration and archiving. Intronis supports both Exchange and SQL databases in addition to integrations with other technology vendors such as Level Platforms, ConnectWise, and N-able.

“We are very pleased that Intronis was recognized by CRN as a top cloud computing vendor,” said Eric Webster, vice president of sales and marketing at Intronis. “Our online backup and recovery solution adds tangible value to our clients’ managed service offerings.”

The list was based on nominations from Solution Providers rating technology, channel influence, effectiveness and visibility along with business and sales impact. The final selections were made by a panel of Everything Channel Editors.

Winners were announced online at www.Channelweb.com and are featured in the January 25 issue of CRN.

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

About Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel, headquartered in Framingham, MA, is a technology marketing and sales solutions company. Through its “Complete Technology Channel Solution,” Everything Channel offers the right business tools to accelerate technology sales. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to the sellers of technology to achieve measurable and significant results.

About United Business Media Limited
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities — from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists — with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com.

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Intronis Introduces New Partner Portal

Newly-Designed Platform to Further Support MSPs in Driving Sales

Boston, MA, January 18, 2010 – Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions for Managed Service Providers, today announced the launch of a new partner portal for its channel partner network. The new portal is a powerful web-based utility that enables partners to effectively manage their MSP business and all the processes associated with their Intronis Online Backup + Recovery solution.

The personalized, secure site provides a rich, interactive experience that allows MSPs to easily monitor the status of their backups, manage customer accounts, administer billing procedures, analyze storage usage by customer, and much more. The new layout, simplified navigation, features, and tools, are all designed to empower partners with the information they need to improve workflow and service their customers quickly and more efficiently.

The Intronis Partner Portal gives partners access to a wide range of new features and functions, including:

Accurate and relevant data presented in powerful dashboards for easy analysis
Customizable features that enable partners to personalize communications to customers
Centralized, web-based view of all portal functions for quick access and improved productivity
Ability to set multiple levels of controls with access rights, preferences, and user profiles

“We’re committed to providing our partners with the tools and resources they need to be competitive and to deliver value to their customers,” said Sam Gutmann, President and CEO of Intronis. “Our investment in the new partner portal reaffirms this commitment and our goal of being the vendor of choice for our partners. We’re confident that the functionality and tools available with the new portal will accelerate business processes and help our partners to win new clients and extend their market reach.”

The partner portal is free of charge to all Intronis partners and is available at https://manage.intronis.com

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

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Intronis to Sponsor CompTIA Regional Events for Managed Solution Providers

Boston, MA – October 5, 2009 – Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions for Managed Service Providers, today announced that it will sponsor four regional events across the country given by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global IT industry. The CompTIA MSP Business Simulation Experience is aimed at providing technology solution professionals with the knowledge and business skills they need to successfully compete in the growing managed services provider market.

The one-day, hands-on workshops will be structured in a game format where teams make all the decisions about marketing, sales, operations, HR and finance for a managed services provider — and own the results. By going through the exercise, participants will gain valuable business knowledge, as well as learn techniques and strategies to improve their profits. The workshops are designed for executives of small technology companies who have decision-making authority over budgets, including head count authorizations, determining what projects the company bids on, and how much the company spends on promotion.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Intronis as a sponsor of the CompTIA MSP Business Simulation Experience,” said Jill Kerr, Vice President of Industry Development at CompTIA.

“We’re proud to support CompTIA and the Business Simulation Experience workshops,” added Eric Webster, Vice President of Sales and Client Services at Intronis. “We’re committed to the success of managed service providers and these seminars are an excellent forum for MSPs to extend their professional development and sharpen their business skills in order to grow their business and boost their bottom line.”

Registration for the CompTIA MSP Business Simulation Experience is just $35 for CompTIA members. The workshops also are open to non-member technology resellers at a price of $250, which includes a one-year membership in CompTIA. All attendees will receive a complimentary guidebook on finance designed especially for solution providers. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org/events/events/regionals.aspx.

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

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Intronis Vice President Recognized As One of the Top 250 Executives Shaping the Global Managed Services Market

Eric Webster Named to MSPmentor 250 Annual Survey

Boston, MA – September 17, 2009 – Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions for Managed Service Providers, today announced that Eric Webster, Vice President of Sales and Client Services, has been named to the MSPmentor 250 by MSPmentor™ and its parent company Nine Lives Media Inc.™ The list identifies the world’s top managed service provider executives, entrepreneurs and experts across numerous disciplines, including business, technology, marketing, sales, PR, and more.

This year’s report was compiled from over 1,000 submissions worldwide from MSPs, software as a service (SaaS) experts, and industry peers. In order to be considered for the 2009 edition of the MSPmentor 250, individuals had to be nominated via an online survey, which MSPmentor and Nine Lives Media Inc., conducted from May 13, 2009 through July 10, 2009. In order to make the final selection of the top 250 professionals, a range of factors were considered, including executive experience, innovations, momentum, and track record.

“Our second-annual MSPmentor 250 survey identified leading managed services experts from across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia,” said Joe Panettieri, editorial director of MSPmentor, published by Nine Lives Media Inc. “Only the most distinguished leaders from the managed services industry landed on the final list.” “I am honored to be recognized as a member of the MSPmentor 250,” said Eric Webster, Vice President of Sales and Client Services at Intronis. “To be included among so many other top MSP executives who are helping shape the global managed services market is particularly gratifying. “

“Eric has made significant contributions at Intronis that have positively impacted our channel as well as helped to drive the future of the MSP market,” said Sam Gutmann, CEO of Intronis. “Through Eric’s hard work, Intronis has been able to deliver valuable programs to our partners, including developing a channel-only sales model, growing partner revenue by more than 900%, and dramatically improving margins for our Managed Service Providers. We are proud to have Eric on our team and look forward to his continued contributions at Intronis and to the industry.”

A copy of the 2009 MSPmentor 250 report can be found at www.mspmentor.net.

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

About MSPmentor
MSPmentor (www.mspmentor.net), published by Nine Lives Media Inc. (www.ninelivesmediainc.com), is the ultimate guide to managed services. MSPmentor is the most timely, most comprehensive editorial destination for managed service providers. It delivers news analysis, insights, and how-to information for managed service providers that are seeking to maximize their recurring revenue.

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Intronis Upgrades Sponsorship of MSP Partners to Gold Level

Boston, MA – September 2, 2009 – Intronis a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions for Managed Service Providers, today announces its upgrade from Silver to Gold Sponsorship with MSP Partners, an alliance founded by Cisco, Ingram Micro, Intel, Level Platforms and Microsoft in conjunction with the active participation of more than 20 leading IT vendors and thousands of Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

Intronis offers an award winning partner program designed for Managed Service Providers, offering the greatest flexibility to customize offerings to fit the specific needs of their customers. With Intronis’ Online Backup and Recovery Platform, Managed Service Providers can automate the process of backing up their customer’s data offsite and restore their customer’s data three times faster than other solutions. Partners can further tailor their service offerings by leveraging Intronis’ white-labeling option, providing additional flexibility that partners require. Intronis’ partner program was recently awarded 2009 Everything Channel Five-Star award.

“Our commitment to helping Managed Service Providers build their business is our way of life.” said Eric Webster, VP of Sales and Client Services. “We have recently moved to a channel-only model and our upgrade to Gold Sponsorship with MSP Partners further illustrates our commitment to Managed Service Providers.”

“We have been very pleased with the MSP Partners/Intronis partnership throughout 2009. By bolstering their participation level in the program, Intronis demonstrates its dedication to MSPs in the SMB Channel and continues to strengthen our offering to our members,” said Jim Hamilton, Executive Director of MSP Partners.

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

About MSP Partners
MSP Partners is an alliance of more than 20 leading vendors that provides research and education to help solution providers stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing market for Managed Services. In its first two years, MSP Partners has attracted more than 4,000 members, who benefit from exclusive research and educational content, all demonstrating the path to success in Managed Services.

Founders: Cisco, Intel, Ingram Micro, Level Platforms, and Microsoft
Platinum: EMC and HP
Gold: ConnectWise, GFI MAX, Intronis, Kaseya, and Symform
Silver: Autotask, Expedite, i-Witness, MX Logic, ROBOBAK, Storage Guardian, Vembu StoreGrid and Verio

For more information, visit www.msppartners.com

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Intronis partners with Level Platforms, providing Online Backup and Recovery solutions to MSPs.

Boston, MA – August 12, 2009 – Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving, and recovery solutions for Managed Service Providers, today announced it has been awarded “Certified Vendor” status by Level Platforms, the leader in Remote Monitoring and Management software for Solution Providers.

The Level Platforms and Intronis integration allows for the inclusion of Intronis into the Level Platforms dashboard in Managed Workplace, Level Platforms’ award-winning remote monitoring and management software for solution providers, allowing for greater flexibility to monitor backup statuses, notifications, and other events that take place during the backup and recovery process. Solution providers utilizing Managed Workplace will receive alerts on the status of full, incremental and differential backups, restores and resets, even if they finished with errors or warnings. This offers solution providers with the information that will allow them and their small and medium-sized customers to rest comfortably, knowing their data is secure.

“Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly reliant on their IT infrastructure and the data that flows on their network, but they also realize the value of protecting that data.” said Ryck Marciniak, Director Vendor Alliances. “Intronis offers a first class solution to the issue of data protection for these customers and the solution providers who service them, so we are pleased to have them join our Certified Vendors Program,”

“Intronis is committed to making it ridiculously easy for our Managed Service Providers to work with us. Integrating with Level Platforms allows MSPs to seamlessly manage all their client’s backups through Managed Workplace.” said Eric Webster, Vice President of Sales and Client Services. “With Intronis’ channel only model, our partnership with Level Platforms allows Managed Service Providers to benefit from a leading Online Backup and Recovery solution as well as a best in class remote monitoring and managed software.”

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

About Level Platforms
With 3000 Partners in 30 countries, Level Platforms is the leading provider of managed services software for IT solution providers servicing small and midsize end customers through its award-winning agentless remote monitoring and management software, Managed Workplace. Level Platforms provides everything a Managed Services Provider needs to remotely monitor and manage their complete end customers’ IT environment through a single web-based central dashboard – the platform for today, and for tomorrow. For more information, visit Level Platforms at http://www.levelplatforms.com

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Intronis Achieves SAS 70 Certification

Boston, MA – June 15, 2009 – Intronis, a leading provider of secure online data backup, archiving and recovery solutions for service providers and businesses, today announced its auditors have approved a service auditor’s review of the company, commonly known as a SAS 70.

The SAS 70 process includes an in-depth examination and audit of the effectiveness of an organization’s internal controls and its compliance to these controls. A SAS 70 audit is very important to both public and private companies in the United States that are required to comply with the terms of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002, or face other similar regulatory requirements. The SAS 70 report addresses all five components of internal control outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, namely the control environment, risk assessment activities, control activities, information and communication systems, and monitoring activities.

“As a Consulting and Managed Services Provider to Financial Institutions in the Midwest, Intronis has met our needs and the needs of our clients over the past three years providing the security and reliability of their remote encrypted data backup and recovery solution. ” said Ron Casteel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “As the demands of State and Federal Regulatory Agencies have grown with regard to compliance and vendor management, we conveyed to Intronis that our clients need their vendors to be SAS 70 compliant, their response was - “we will do it” - and they have.”

“Intronis’ audit process, provides our partners and customers the assurance that internal controls are in place throughout the company, and they are suitably designed and operating effectively.” said Mark Hatch, Vice President of Development who led the SAS 70 Team. “Physical access to all our IT infrastructure, data, and network systems are secured against certain threats, and our security and internal control policies have now been evaluated and reviewed by an independent third party. This validation, along with our dual data center configuration, positions us in a class above our competition.”

About Intronis
Founded in 2003, Intronis is a SAS 70-certified online data backup and recovery solution for managed service providers. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located thousands of miles apart to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers managed service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the convenience of online account management, and unbeatable customer support. www.intronis.com

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Q&A with Intronis about Online Backup: History, Applications and Where It Is Going

IT Security Journal recently had a chance to sit down with online backup provider, Intronis’, CEO and co-founder, Sam Gutmann. In the late 1990s, while working as a small business consultant, Gutmann and his two colleagues discovered that many of their clients were not properly backing up their data. In 2000, the three began researching and developing a backup service that would eliminate the need for tapes, disks, and CDs and instead would offer an offsite, secure, and easy-to-use backup service. After three years of research, development, software design and testing, they launched their foundational product, eSureIT, in 2003 and Intronis Technologies was founded. Gutmann is a graduate of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Management Information Systems. Read Full Article

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Intronis Technologies to launch partner enablement program at INTEROP 2008

Intronis Technologies, a leading online backup and recovery service provider and recent Gold 5-Star overall winner in the VARBusiness 2008 Partner Program Guide, will launch their Partner Enablement Program at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas, NV, in booth 337. The exposition, long considered as the leading business technology event for the IT industry, will take place in the Mandalay Convention Center from April 27th to May 2nd. Read Full Article

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