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MergerTree Solutions, LP Announces New Hosted Microsoft Small Business Server
Wednesday September 12, 2007 10:00 am ET

New Service Provides SMBs with Dedicated Hosted Server Package

HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)—Sep. 12, 2007 – MergerTree Solutions today announced a new fully managed hosted server solution that provides clients with a cost-effective way to implement an office computing infrastructure without the requirement to set up a local server.

MergerTree now offers the only complete all-in-one practical solution: With a complete small business IT portfolio-in-a-box, customers gain immediate access to Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook, SharePoint Server and SQL Server, bundled with anti-virus and spam protection, and a comprehensive data backup service. This new MergerTree offering has low upfront investment and predictable monthly costs which allows customers to control their costs and reduce capital expenses. This service allows company’s to connect to critical e-mail, calendar and contact information from an Internet connected PC. All hosted MergerTree servers are backed by an ironclad SLA that guarantees continuous availability. MergerTree’s dedicated infrastructure provides security and customizable solutions comprised of a dedicated hosted Virtual Office server, critical e-mail and business data are stored on a system that’s not shared with other companies. Organizations can configure and customize solutions to meet their unique business needs, all managed by MergerTree. Using Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint technologies enables customers to share e-mail, calendar contact information and critical documents, improve productivity and reduce costs.

This new MergerTree hosted server offering is available in 3 sizes: 1. MergerTree Basic Virtual Office™ (BVO) which can serve up to a maximum of 10 users. 2.  MergerTree Advance Virtual Office™ (AVO) which can serve up to a maximum of 25 users. 3. MergerTree Premium Virtual Office™ (PVO) which can serve up to a maximum of 75 users. This service provides consistent, reliable data access and backup to keep organizations working on their business and not focusing on IT issues.


The service is accessed through secure VPN and protected file structures can be configured to give folder and file access to designated staff within the organization. Business critical financial and sales information can be protected from users who do require access. The service provides generous initial data and email storage allocations.

Data is housed in a high availability, off-site mid-America colocation facility. All aspects of the on-site and off-site solution are monitored 24X7 by MergerTree’s NOC. This service allows businesses to continue to function even after a disastrous event without the need to deploy redundant hardware and software and the need to invest in costly fault tolerant systems.

"In order for us to more fully serve our customers email, collaboration, and business continuity needs, we are introducing a hosted server service targeted at the 10 to 75 user’s business community. For the first time these organizations can cost affordably have their own dedicated Exchange email, SharePoint, and secure remote access," said Bruce Litwin, Chief Executive Officer of MergerTree Solutions, LP. "We are confident that the MergerTree Virtual Office™ will allow customers to focus on work and provide them with “piece of mind” knowing that their business critical data and email are being managed and monitored 24X7.

About MergerTree Solutions, LP

MergerTree Solutions, LP is a technology managed services provider (MSP) headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company offers technology services to small and medium businesses (SMBs) in two primary packages. In addition to MergerTree RemoteCare(TM), the company also offers the MergerTree Grid(TM) where SMBs can access their office computing programs via the Internet from a locked-down and protected Network Central at a monthly subscription price. MergerTree Grid services include data center Hosting solutions, business-class e-mail running on clustered, redundant Microsoft Exchange servers, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint, and other programs. MergerTree Grid customers can also get real-time synchronization between their Palm Treo (or other PDA) and the Exchange e-mail server to stay constantly in touch. Automated, off-site data backup and digital document management services are also provided by MergerTree. For more information on MergerTree Solutions, visit www.mergertree.com.