Torstar Selects Q9 Networks To Provide Managed Bandwidth Services

Q9 Networks Inc., the leading Canadian provider of managed Internet infrastructure and Web hosting services, is pleased to announce it is providing Torstar Corporation with managed Internet bandwidth services for its key media properties, including the Toronto Star, The Hamilton Spectator, The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo), the Guelph Mercury and various other online properties, including waymoresports.com and newinhomes.com.

Services are being provided through Q9's high-availability network, which is directly connected to multiple Internet backbones and backed by an industry leading, 100 percent uptime guarantee.

"As the dominant newspaper publisher in Southern Ontario and owner of the largest circulation daily in Canada, our Web properties require the highest level of performance and reliability," says Dave Young, Manager, Technology and Network Services, Torstar Media Group. "The Toronto Star Web site alone receives more than one million unique visitors per month. We selected Q9 from a number of potential providers because of its demonstrated ability to deliver a superior level of network reliability, scalability and security."

Q9's sole focus on Internet infrastructure services allows it to hire, train and retain highly qualified experts in Internet-specific disciplines. Key services are backed with service level agreement (SLA) guarantees for installation time and problem identification and response. These factors enable customers to outsource mission-critical systems to Q9 with complete confidence.

"Q9 is extremely pleased to be working with Torstar, one of Canada's largest and most respected media companies," says Osama Arafat, CEO, Q9 Networks. "By leveraging Q9's unique network and sole focus on Internet infrastructure services, Torstar is able to realize substantial cost savings while focusing on core competencies. Torstar's selection of Q9 is a strong validation of our capabilities, our talented staff and our industry-leading SLA-backed guarantees. We look forward to providing Torstar customers with an unparalleled online experience."

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Torstar Selects Q9 Networks To Provide Managed Bandwidth Services