Bellevue, Washington - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - August 12, 2008 - Fabulous.com will join the list of registrars offering expired domain names for sale at auction exclusively through NameJet.

Both companies will benefit from the exclusive expired domain name partnership. NameJet’s large customer base of bidders and its proven track record to auction names will offer Fabulous.com an additional revenue opportunity. Fabulous.com offers NameJet a quality inventory of expired names and another well-known brand in the domain industry to its list of exceptional partners.

Steve Brown, General Manager of NameJet noted, ”With Fabulous joining the exclusive companies who partner with NameJet, we continue to expand the breadth of solutions for customers who are attempting to acquire the domain name registration rights. We are excited to have Fabulous.com as a partner with NameJet™ and our award-winning technology.”

Dan Warner, the CSO/COO of Fabulous, remarked, ”We chose to partner with NameJet due to the high value and quality of domains they auction. The expired domain names from the Fabulous.com inventory will only increase NameJet’s profile and cement their high position even further.”

NameJet’s auction services include domain names on top registrars’ lists of expired ‘Pre-Release’ domains, the ability to place backorder requests on any domain name including currently registered domain names, a ‘last minute board’ that allows customers to closely watch an ending auction, and access to expired .com, .net, .org, .biz, and .info top level domains as well as special listed domains through an online search or downloadable lists.

NameJet is a leading domain name backorder service and auction marketplace. NameJet allows those trying to acquire registration rights to domain names the ability to participate in auctions for domain names when they expire or are deleted by the registry. NameJet derives its inventory from the leading domain name registrars including Network Solutions, eNom and BulkRegister. In addition to auctions, users can also place backorder requests on currently registered domain names. NameJet employs award-winning technology to power their easy to use Web site, which allows clients to participate in auctions and manage backorder requests.

Fabulous.com is operated by the Australian listed company, Dark Blue Sea Ltd. DBS owns more than 500,000 high quality, commercially focused, generic keyword domain names (web sites).The DBS suite of products includes Fabulous.com (an ICANN accredited domain name registrar), the Domain Distribution Network (aftermarket domain distribution and fulfillment services), DarkBlue.com (online advertising affiliate network) and Roar.com/PageSeeker.com (online advertising portals) which combine to provide a fully integrated internet marketing platform. Dark Blue Sea is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (code: DBS) and has a Level 1 over-the-counter ADR program through the Bank of New York (code: DKBLY).

For more information about domain names for sale, please visit: http://www.namejet.com.

To learn more about Fabulous.com, please visit: http://fabulous.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (Website Hosting Directory) - May 9, 2008 - Network Solutions’ new WatchDog security product, is designed to protect online business owners and customers.

The new WatchDog web site security service, is aimed at monitoring web sites for known vulnerabilities and performance problems. WatchDog offers web site vulnerability scanning, web site performance monitoring, and a Certification Seal.

Charlie Buckley, Director of Security Product Development for Network Solutions noted, ”WatchDog provides our customers with the most complete package of web security services that are not only simple and user friendly, but also affordable. With this new Web site security tool business owners are alerted to major issues that could negatively impact their business.”

WatchDog is a comprehensive security package for Web site monitoring, which features three components, including Web Site Vulnerability Scanning, Web Site Performance Monitoring, and a Certification Seal. Working together, these three elements monitor vulnerabilities, availability and performance, and build customer trust and confidence.

Web Site Vulnerability Scanning detects existing site security holes that can be entry points for hackers. It can also detect whether hackers have already compromised a Web site. When a vulnerability is detected this feature sends alerts via e-mail or text message and stores a history of these reports in the customer’s Account Manager.

Web Site Performance Monitoring lets customers know when their web sites are unavailable or downloading slowly by tracking Web site uptime and web page load times. This web site monitoring feature downloads web sites approximately every five minutes from numerous locations around the world to track overall performance, including the performance of hosting providers. If a web site is down or not performing optimally, customers are sent alerts via e-mail or text message. Customers also receive weekly reports detailing their site’s performance.

WatchDog also offers a highly visible certification seal that dynamically displays the date of the last successful vulnerability scan. This seal offers peace of mind and trust, assuring visitors that the site they are visiting has been scanned for vulnerabilities. Web site monitoring is extremely important and is ideal for both ecommerce and informational web sites.

Network Solutions is a provider of e-business solutions and domain name registration service, offering a full range of online services to small and medium enterprises, including web hosting, web design, e-commerce software, search engine marketing, SSL certificates, e-mail services and domain name registration. Network Solutions draws on over 29 years of experience to make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage an online presence through a one-stop web Solutions provider.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (Website Hosting Directory) - May 1, 2008 - Web hosting and small business applications company, Network Solutions, hosted an annual ”Take a Child to Work Day,” for children of employees to participate in an interactive day with a full schedule of learning based programs.

The event was open to children between the ages of eight and 14. Throughout the day, there were be seven different sessions lasting 45 minutes each, giving children an opportunity to better understand key functions of their parent’s company. The session topics ranged from creating a web page and talking through the interviewing process with the human resource department, to learning how to generate revenue from the Sales team. Other sessions will describe Network Solutions and the e-business industry.

Michele Krisanda, Senior Vice President of Network Solutions Corporate Communications noted, ”Learning more about the workplace can be a valuable experience at any age. We set out to create a fun agenda for our employees’ children and give them an opportunity to learn about Network Solutions and about their parent’s occupation.”

Many Network Solutions employees volunteered to spend a portion of their workday to host the children, which is a true testament to the community and work environment that is encouraged at Network Solutions.

Network Solutions is a provider of e-business solutions and domain name registration service, offering a full range of online services to small and medium enterprises, including web hosting, web design, e-commerce software, search engine marketing, SSL certificates, e-mail services and domain name registration. Network Solutions draws on more than 29 years of experience to make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage an online presence through a one-stop web Solutions provider.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (The Hosting News) - January 18, 2008 - Web hosting provider, domain name registration and services firm, Network Solutions’ Board of Directors, has appointed W. Roy Dunbar, to succeed Chairman Champ Mitchell, as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Mitchell will continue with the Company as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Dunbar joins Network Solutions from MasterCard Incorporated, where he was President of Global Technology and Operations.

Mr. Mitchell noted, ”The Board of Directors and I are very pleased that Roy is joining Network Solutions to lead our long-term growth. It was clear to us that bringing an executive of Roy’s talent and experience to Network Solutions at a time when our business is strong and we are successfully executing our growth strategies will help propel Network Solutions on its growth trajectory. He has proven leadership experience and expertise in technology and sales. I look forward to this new chapter in the history of our Company, and to working with Roy and the Board to build on our significant accomplishments.”

Mr. Dunbar, 46, joined MasterCard Incorporated in September 2004. As President of Global Technology and Operations, he was a member of the Executive Committee reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. He led a significant number of employees driving technology that processed approximately 16 billion transactions, clearing $2 trillion per year and representing 73% of the company’s annual revenue in 2006.

Previously, Mr. Dunbar was with Eli Lilly and Company for 14 years, serving as President, Intercontinental Region, and as Chief Information Officer. As Lilly’s President, Intercontinental Region, he was responsible for all operations in the world’s fastest growing economies Brazil, Russia, India and China. Mr. Dunbar had served as Lilly’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer from 1999 to 2003, and is credited with having led Lilly to rank as the most innovative user of technology in the pharmaceutical industry.

Mr. Dunbar currently serves as a director of EDS Corporation and as a director of Humana Inc. He is also a member of the board of the Executive Leadership Council Foundation, an organization supporting the development of African American corporate leaders.

Mr. Dunbar remarked, ”I am very excited to join Network Solutions. Under Champ’s leadership, the Company has had tremendous success and positioned itself to continue to be a leader in helping small businesses establish and market their companies online. I am looking forward to working with Champ and the Company’s talented management team to build on this strong franchise and capture the very attractive growth opportunities we see ahead for Network Solutions.”

For over 28 years, Network Solutions, a provider of web solutions and domain name registration services, offers a full range of web-related services, including web hosting, web design, e-commerce software, search engine marketing, SSL certificates, e-mail services and domain name registration.

For more information about the whitepaper and Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Waltham, Massachusetts - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - December 20, 2007 - Domain name marketing solution, NameMedia, has entered into a partnership with web services provider for small businesses, Network Solutions, which will allow NameMedia to offer more than 2,000,000 domains to Network Solutions customers.

Peter Lamson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NameMedia’s domain name marketplace offered, ”We are very pleased to partner with Network Solutions, one of the world’s leading registrars. In addition to providing small businesses with access to our domain name portfolio, AfternicDLS members will benefit from continued rapid expansion of our distribution network.”

NameMedia was recently recognized by the Domain Name Journal as the largest seller of secondary domain names in the world. With saleable inventory exceeding two million names, businesses worldwide are able to easily find the best domain name for their online identity through NameMedia’s domain marketplace. NameMedia’s domain marketplace has a distribution network which includes more than 35 premier marketing partners, among them eight of the world’s top ten registrars, making it the broadest distribution network in the world for secondary domain names.

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 27 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

NameMedia is a Direct Search and premium domain names marketplace. The company’s goal is to leverage the power of Direct Search through a proprietary publishing platform that creates revenue-generating search destinations, including the company’s network of vertical online properties. NameMedia also has the industry’s largest marketplace for buying and selling premium domain names. NameMedia is a privately-held, venture-backed company headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

To learn more about NameMedia, please visit: www.namemedia.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - December 5, 2007 - Web hosting provider and domain name registration services firm, Network Solutions, has enhanced its E-Commerce web site software packages with the release of v7.1, which includes added features designed to simplify the process of e-commerce web site creation.

Nearly 10,000 online stores are powered by Network Solutions e-commerce products, and the release of v7.1 builds upon previous versions of the software to deliver a robust e-commerce solution providing the tools that growing businesses need to do business online.

Jeff Zimmerman, Vice President of Product Marketing and Management with Network Solutions remarked, ”The release of E-Commerce v 7.1 provides many of the tools that growing businesses need to streamline their online sales operations. The new features that we have launched in v7.1 are all designed to help make the process of operating an online business as easy as possible for our customers.”

E-Commerce v 7.1 offers users the ability to create an E-Commerce web site with unmatched flexibility, customization and functionality. New features include seamless integration with QuickBooks Point of Sale; the ability to set tiered product price levels; the ability to set up drop shipping from pre-determined suppliers; the addition of personalization questions and checkout questions; and bulk data import/export enhancements, among other features.

Network Solutions E-Commerce web site creator packages have always offered a completely customizable storefront design. Professional design themes can be modified with a simple, WYSIWIG design editor and click-and-drag layout tool, or pages can be customized with standard HTML editing tools such as DreamWeaver or FrontPage. Network Solutions E-Commerce solution also includes a built in sitemap that makes it easy for search engines to crawl the store, while all content pages include customizable title tags and meta tags so clients can enter appropriate keyword phrases for search engine spiders to index. Completely customizable product and category page URL’s are created from names rather than mysterious characters and ID codes that most shopping carts use, making it easier for search engines to crawl your site.

Network Solutions E-Commerce Web site products have never charged users transaction fees. In addition, Network Solutions is the first–and one of very few–e-commerce solution providers to comply with the Visa USA Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) to meet the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. Network Solutions backs up their E-Commerce Web site packages with free, 24×7, award winning telephone and email customer support.

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 26 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (Website Hosting Directory) - October 18, 2007 - Web hosting and small business solutions company, Network Solutions, has issued a new study detailing the importance of a professionally designed web site, as to the success of e-commerce.

Jeff Grosman, SVP of Product Marketing and Management for Network Solutions offered, ”Small business owners recognize the need to have an online presence, but have so many other responsibilities on their plates, that establishing an online presence can often times take a back seat to other, more pressing, day-to-day business operations. Network Solutions wants to help small businesses succeed, which is why we have released this white paper, designed to help educate small businesses about the importance, basic process and value of getting online with a professionally designed website.”

The white paper helps small business owners navigate topics including understanding what makes a Web site high quality, what it means to a business’ bottom line, knowing the pitfalls to avoid when developing a Website, and how to find reliable, affordable Web design assistance.

A well-designed website, not only catches the eye of the consumer, but also gives them incentive to stick around and dive deeper into a website. Network Solutions has developed web design services to make it easy for small businesses to get online and get started with a suite of web design services. Providing professional designers that have extensive small business web design experience, a professional Web site design is easier to achieve than many business owners might think.

Recently, Network Solutions released its new BuildMyMobi Mobile Web Site Builder, developed for small businesses to build .mobi web sites.
According to the company, recent studies show that 50 percent of mobile phones in the United States are able to access the Internet, a number that will certainly grow as Americans, on average, replace their mobile phones every 18 months.

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 27 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (The Hosting News) - October 2, 2007 - Web hosting provider, and domain name registration and services firm, Network Solutions, is now offering virtual private server web hosting (VPS), designed for small and medium sized businesses.

The new Network Solutions VPS package, include software and are backed by Network Solutions 24/7 customer support. VPS is a form of hosting that partitions one physical server into multiple ”virtual” servers. Each virtual server is fully isolated, can run its own operating system and can be independently rebooted. Unlike standard shared hosting, where hundreds of users share a server, VPS hosting provides advanced website developers the access, functionality, speed and security of a dedicated server without the expensive price tag or excessive responsibility.

Jeff Grosman, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Management for Network Solutions offered, ”Network Solutions is pleased to announce that we are offering our advanced and tech-savvy users the option to use our new
VPS hosting packages. The new Network Solutions Virtual Private Server Web Hosting packages provide growing or cost-conscious customers a flexible and powerful solution that is affordable and yet still offers an outstanding value for their business. Customers can choose the level of service that best suits their business. The standard customer support that comes with all of our VPS packages includes assistance with server related issues, something most competitors do not offer.”

VPS hosting is for customers that require total control over their hosting solution, including root access and reboot capabilities. The solution is also ideal for customers who need to maintain separate operating systems and run and manage multiple websites that are independent from one another.

In August, Network Solutions released a new whitepaper on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates, to examine the importance of SSL certificate security. As a necessity for online business owners, valid SSL certificates protect web sites, so that online business owners do not run the risk of exposing sensitive customer information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers or passwords to identity thieves. An SSL certificate safeguards the customer’s information from outside observation or interception by encrypting it. Protecting the exchange of personal information between the customer and the owner’s business makes customers more comfortable transacting business with the owner, ultimately leading to higher sales conversations.

The whitepaper also sheds light on the key facts and considerations that a small business owner should keep in mind both when using an SSL certificate and choosing between SSL certificate providers. Many online business owners need to learn everything about SSL certificates ranging from what an SSL is and how it works to the benefits of using SSL certificates. Network Solutions realizes that knowing the answers to these questions is vital to the success of any online business, and wants to ensure that they make using an SSL Certificate simple and affordable for all web sites.

In addition to explaining the purpose and benefits of an SSL certificate, SSL Certificates: A Simple Solution to Web Site Security, explores different types of SSL certificates, the visual indicators that the new EV certificate uses to identify a secure site, and how to obtain a security certificate from SSL certificate providers. This whitepaper is especially helpful for those just learning how to take their business online securely.

For over 26 years, Network Solutions, has provided web based solutions and domain name registration services, offering a full range of web based services, including web hosting, web site design, e-commerce, online marketing, security services, e-mail and domain name registration services.

To learn more about the VPS packages, please visit: www.networksolutions.com/vps/index.jsp.

For more information about the whitepaper and Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

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Herndon, Virginia - (Website Hosting Directory) - September 12, 2007 - Web hosting and small business solutions company, Network Solutions, has released its new BuildMyMobi Mobile Web Site Builder, developed for small businesses to build .mobi web sites.

According to the company, recent studies show that 50 percent of mobile phones in the United States are able to access the Internet, a number that will certainly grow as Americans, on average, replace their mobile phones every 18 months.

As the public becomes more accustomed to accessing the Internet using mobile devices, businesses must capitalize on this growing trend by designing and launching their own mobile-enabled web sites, as a mobile compliment to their main .com web site. Network Solutions announced today the introduction of BuildMyMobi, a mobile web site builder that makes it easy for businesses to design and publish a web site specifically designed to be viewed on a mobile device, such as a mobile phone or PDA.

The .mobi domain name, which launched in September 2006, is gaining popularity as a means to indicate that a web site is mobile-friendly. More than 650,000 .mobi domain names have been registered in over 100 countries, and are being used by large corporations and small businesses alike who want to ensure that their customers can find their web sites when they are on-the-go. BuildMyMobi ensures that Network Solutions customers are able to quickly and easily build a web site that is both professional looking and easily accessible, and also complies with specific guidelines that to which all .mobi web sites must conform.

Jeff Grosman, SVP of Product Marketing and Management with Network Solutions remarked, ”BuildMyMobi allows our small business customers to actually deliver a quality mobile web site experience that is available when, where, and how customers want to access it. The mobile phenomenon is important to businesses because a mobile device is important to customers, it’s always on, always carried, and very personal. People can access information when they want it and from wherever they are, across the street or around the globe.”

Using the BuildMyMobi design wizard, customers can select from 24 design options and six languages, choose their colors, select the title, footer and header, upload logos, images and photos and pick the number and types of pages. BuildMyMobi also allows customers to log in at any time to edit, manage and publish their .mobi web site. After the initial set up, customers can add or delete new pages, re-order and edit the design, colors, text and images on their pages, and publish their .mobi website.

To ensure the best and consistent customer experiences, the BuildMyMobi design wizard also includes an automatic report and scoring tool that ensures that the web site adheres to the mandatory .mobi site design guidelines. This report tells how the web site scores on a 5-point scale based on the .mobi design guidelines, as well as tells how the web site will display on mobile devices. Prices for BuildMyMobi Mobile Web Site Builder start at $20/year, and include web hosting.

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 27 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

For more information about BuildMyMobi Mobile Web Site Builder, please visit: www.buildmymobi.com.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Redwood City, California - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - July 18, 2007 - Web hosting provider and domain name registration services firm, Network Solutions, is partnering with iPrint.com, to offer online print shop solutions, to assist small business growth.

iPrint Systems, Inc., offers a broad array of customizable printed products. iPrint and Network Solutions are promoting specially designed offerings through each other’s marketing channels to offer creative ways for small business customers to get online and easily market their businesses.

Network Solutions will offer to iPrint’s small business customers new online marketing services, including logo design, and web site hosting and design, either with a self-service solution (”Do-it- Yourself”) or a more customized solution with creative input from the Network Solution Design Services Team (”Do-it-for-Me”). For those customers not yet online, they can register a new domain name with Network Solutions and be assured of reliability and help from Network Solutions’ award-winning 24/7 technical support.

Nickoletta Swank, CEO of iPrint remarked, ”With these new services that Network Solutions will offer our small business customers, they will be able to get online with easy, affordable solutions from a trusted partner, which is so important when you’re running a small business and want to ‘get online’ but don’t know where to start.”

iPrint will offer Network Solutions customers quality custom printing and numerous creative marketing ideas and money-saving offers. If a customer wants to test out the new service to see how easy it is to create their own custom business products, they can order a complimentary self-inking rubber stamp valued at $14.99 for only $3.79 in shipping. The co-marketing programs will expand over time such that iPrint customers who have purchased a new logo from Network Solutions can use their new logos on any of the over 70 products offered by iPrint, including business cards, stationery, Post-it® Notes, rubber stamps, mugs, t-shirts, among other products.

Harry Lalor, Vice President of Partner Sales and Marketing at Network Solutions offered, ”This partnership can help our small and medium sized business customers take their businesses further, thanks to the offerings that iPrint provides. From business cards to magnetic car signs to even mugs and t- shirts, iPrint can help our customers promote their offline presence as effectively as Network Solutions can help them promote their online presence.”

iPrint Systems, Inc. is an online supplier to small businesses offering the broadest array of customizable printed products on the Web. iPrint.com provides 24/7 convenience, a dedicated online support team, wider product selection and smaller quantities than traditional printers and other online competitors, more customization options and an extensive graphic library, to create professional-looking business communication materials.

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 26 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

To learn more about iPrint Systems, Inc., please visit: www.iprint.com.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - June 6, 2007 - Web hosting provider and domain name registration services firm, Network Solutions, has premiered an expanded domain registration service offering, with .mobi domains. Sites that use .mobi domains are designed specifically for performance on PDAs, ‘Internet-ready’ mobile phones, Smartphones and other mobile devices.

According to Network Solutions, every day, consumers worldwide purchase four times as many Smartphones, Internet-ready mobile devices and PDAs than they do personal computers. But even with all these devices in use, many of their owners are finding that the Websites they seek don’t display properly, take a long time to load, and in some cases won’t load at all. The reason is because many web sites ending in .com, .net and .org aren’t compatible with mobile device browsers; only the .mobi domain extension is engineered specifically for optimal mobile device performance. The advantages of .mobi domain registration for small and large business websites, apply to business owners as well as to customers. Sites with .mobi domains instantly inform visitors that they are mobile-ready, and when equipped with maps, product and contact information, can provide customers with everything they need to connect with the businesses that have registered them. The benefit of .mobi domain registration to business owners is the assurance that customers on-the-go-can easily locate and engage with their business. In addition, business owners can appreciate the extra added brand protection that comes with registering a .mobi domain, as .mobi domain registration allows business owners to protect and expand their brands by preventing others from using their trademarks and licensed names.

Jeff Grosman, Senior Vice President for Product Marketing and Management at Network Solutions offered, ”People are more on the go today than ever, but just because they are mobile their appetite and need for information from the Internet doesn’t diminish. Just the opposite–mobile Internet users expect that web sites that they use everyday will be capable of delivering needed information to their PDAs, Smartphones, and other internet-ready mobile devices. With the advent of .mobi, this now becomes possible. Given the rapid adoption of mobile-enabled web devices, every business, no matter what size, needs to ensure that they can be found as quickly and easily as possible by their customers using a mobile-enabled website.”

Network Solutions provides of web based solutions and domain name registration services, including web hosting, web site development, online marketing, security services and e-mail services. Network Solutions draws on 26 years of experience to offer tailored solutions.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.

Herndon, Virginia - (The Hosting News) - February 8, 2007 - Web hosting provider, domain name registration and services firm, Network Solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm, General Atlantic. The current Network Solutions management team, including Chairman and CEO, Champ Mitchell, will continue to lead the company.

Champ Mitchell, Chairman and CEO of Network Solutions remarked, ”General Atlantic brings a long-standing wealth of knowledge, global resources and expertise in the technology sector that will assist us in continuing to expand our product and service offerings to help small businesses who want to establish and grow their companies online. This new partnership should help us accelerate our current 30 percent top-line growth rate. Network Solutions is gaining a strong long-term partner with a solid track record of investing in companies and assisting with their strategic growth initiatives.”

Anton Levy, Managing Director of General Atlantic added, “Today, there are more than one billion people using the Internet to search and shop for products and services, which is driving small businesses to establish and develop their online presence. This creates a tremendous opportunity for Network Solutions to help small businesses establish, enhance, and market their companies online.”

Mark Dzialga, Managing Director of General Atlantic offered, “Network Solutions has one of the broadest portfolios of products in the industry, strong brand recognition, a solid understanding of the small business market and a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the support and online expertise these companies need to be successful on the web. With four million customers, it is one of the largest small business providers anywhere, especially on the Internet. We are looking forward to working with Champ and his team.”

Network Solutions, which Najafi Companies purchased from VeriSign Inc. in November 2003, was the first company acquired by the newly formed private equity firm. During its tenure with Najafi Companies, Network Solutions transformed itself from a domain registrar to a leading provider of online services and solutions for small business customers.

Jahm Najafi, CEO of Najafi Companies commented, “General Atlantic and Najafi Companies share similar investment philosophies, including a focus on investing for the long-term, creating value through growth and committing to investments to ensure their success. This agreement is beneficial for all parties, positioning Network Solutions to continue its market leadership and growth.”

General Atlantic LLC is a global private equity firm providing capital for growth companies driven by information technology or intellectual property. The firm was founded in 1980 and has approximately $12 billion of capital under management. General Atlantic has invested in over 150 companies, with current holdings in 50 portfolio companies of which about one-half are based outside the United States. The firm is distinguished within the investment community by its global strategy and worldwide presence, its commitment to provide sustained value-added assistance for its portfolio companies and its long-term approach. General Atlantic has over 70 global investment professionals among its 150 employees worldwide with offices in Greenwich, New York, Palo Alto, London, Düsseldorf, Hong Kong and Mumbai.

Najafi Companies is a private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm makes highly-selective investments up to $2.5 billion in size in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor. The firm takes a long-term view on its investments and focuses its efforts to create value through growth and superior performance. Najafi Companies funds investments with its principals’ capital, not through a fund. Free from the restrictions of a fund, the firm is able to move quickly and decisively when investing, and with no requirements to return capital to outside partners, Najafi Companies is able to make investments that create maximum value for the long term.

Network Solutions, provider of web based solutions and domain name registration services, offers a full range of web based services, including web hosting, web site design, e-commerce, online marketing, security services, e-mail and domain name registration services. Network Solutions draws on 26 years of experience to make it easy and affordable for customers to get online with tailored solutions that deliver tremendous value.

For more information about Najafi Companies, please visit: www.najafi.com.

To learn more about General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.

For more information about Network Solutions, please visit: www.networksolutions.com.