Iserv Technology Group Acquires Customers of Illinois-Based Cooke Technologies
Deal Marks ITG's Second Acquisition Outside Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - September, 2005 - The Iserv Technology Group (ITG) today announced it has acquired the customers of Illinois-based internet service provider (ISP) Cooke Technologies (http://www.cooketech.net/).
The acquisition, done through ITG's Iserv Company, marks ITG's second 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 Cooke's current customer base in Chicago, Danville, Hoopeston and surrounding areas. Customers with questions are encouraged to contact Iserv customer service at 1.888.64.ISERV.
"We are pleased to welcome Cooke into the growing Iserv network," said Victor Shepherd, chief executive officer of ITG. "We believe our new customers will feel at home with our unique approach to service and support"
As a result of the acquisition, Cooke 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 Allen E. Cooke, president of Cooke Technologies. "They will now have access to a wide range of connectivity products backed by outstanding support."
Cooke Technologies marks the thirteenth acquisition for ITG. The company most recently acquired the customers of Pinika (www.Pinika.com), a document and process management solutions company based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
About The Iserv Technology Group
The Iserv Technology Group (ITG) was formed to focus on finding and acquiring established companies, primarily in technology and telecommunications, which require additional resources to realize their full potential. Independently funded by private investors, ITG primarily seeks organizations with mature business models capable of benefiting from the Company's unique expertise in turn-around management, technology and customer service. For more information, visit www.iservgroup.com.
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, ISDN, DSL, Dedicated Lines, Virtual Private Networks), Data Center Services (Website Hosting, Server Hosting, Application Hosting, Virtual Mail Server), and Website Design and Development.
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