Iserv Acquires Customers of Caliber Connections Corporation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - August 18, 2005 - The Iserv Technology Group (ITG) today announced it has acquired the customers of Chicago-based internet service provider (ISP) Caliber Connections Corporation (http://www.calcon.net/).
The acquisition, done through ITG's Iserv Company, marks ITG's first ISP acquisition outside of Michigan, and further establishes Iserv as one of the largest independent ISPs in the Midwest. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The agreement provides Iserv with Caliber's current customer base in Chicago and surrounding areas. Customers with questions are encouraged to contact Iserv customer service at 1.888.64.ISERV.
"Caliber represents a major step for ITG and Iserv as our first acquisition outside of Michigan. It's a move that reflects our growing strength in the marketplace and our ability as an organization to effectively address customer needs across a large and expanding service area," said Victor Shepherd, chief executive officer of ITG. "We are pleased to welcome Caliber into the growing Iserv network and believe our Midwest customers will feel at home with our unique approach to service and support."
As a result of the acquisition, Caliber customers will become part of the Iserv network and have access to cutting-edge products and services, as well as a comprehensive selection of flexible connectivity packages.
"Iserv is well-known as a first-rate, highly responsive Internet service provider, and we expect a seamless and very positive transition for our customers," said Dan Marsh, president of Caliber Connections Corporation. "They will now have access to a wide range of connectivity products backed by outstanding support."
Caliber Internet Services marks the tenth ISP acquisition for ITG. The company most recently acquired the customers of Bad Axe, Mich.-based Top Dog Internet Services in July 2005.
About The Iserv Co.
Since its beginnings in 1995 as a local ISP, the Iserv Company (www.iserv.net) has grown rapidly as it has expanded the services it provides. Iserv’s Tier 1 Data Center is one of the leading facilities of its kind in North America, with redundant and reliable networks, and engineering and design expertise. Iserv’s service offerings include Internet and Network Access (Dial-up, Accelerated Dial-up, Cable, ISDN, DSL, Dedicated Lines, Virtual Private Networks), Data Center Services (Website Hosting, Server Hosting, Application Hosting, Virtual Mail Server), and Website Design and Development.
About Online Technologies
Online Technologies Corporation (OTC) was incorporated in 1994 as one of Michigan's first providers of Internet services. OTC's mission has always been to help business in the Great Lakes region "get the net". Over its 10 year history, OTC has built a complete line of abilities including multiple first-class data centers; web-based development; managed services and advisory services. These abilities combined with our “win-win or no deal” approach enables OTC to uniquely help small and medium sized businesses build successful online communities and scalable and secure internet applications (ASP). For more information, visit www.onlinetech.net.
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