InterNex Information Services named official Internet Access Provider for Internet Expo; InterNex to provide high speed Internet access for exhibits, conferences and seminars at San Jose Convention Center

Business Wire, Feb 13, 1996

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 1996--InterNex Information Services, the leader in high speed digital Internet access, today announced that the company has been named official Internet Access Provider for DCI's Internet Expo, Web World & EMail World Exposition to be held Feb. 20 and 21, 1996, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.

With more than 500 exhibitors, Internet Expo, Web World & EMail World is the largest event in the country dedicated to the Internet, the World Wide Web and EMail.

InterNex will provide a complete package of Internet access for two days of seminars, conferences and demonstrations of the latest in Internet-related technology. InterNex will also provide a daily news feed, domain name service and multicasting services during the show. A total of six T1 lines will be fed into the exposition hall, providing over 9.24 Mbps of bandwidth, or upwards of Ethernet speeds. By designing a custom "mobile POP," InterNex can now bring high speed Internet access to all DCI shows, anywhere in the U.S.

InterNex will also be an exhibitor at the show, providing demonstrations of their Internet access packages, Web hosting solutions and other services in Booth 546.

"We selected InterNex Information Services because they are the only Internet service provider specializing in high bandwidth connectivity. They have a multi-T3 backbone connection to the Internet, ideal for high-risk show environments," said Marny Peabody, vice president of DCI. "Exhibitors at Internet Expo, Web World & EMail World need to be assured that their Internet products and services will be shown off to their best advantage. And, InterNex's robust networking technology and experience will help ensure this."

"We're pleased to be part of DCI's Internet Expo," said Robert Berger, chief technology officer of InterNex. "We are committed to supporting other software and hardware vendors as they show their products and services through high speed digital connectivity."

DCI

DCI is a high technology education and management consulting firm, specializing in educating IS professionals in the field of database management systems, applications development, data warehousing as well as the Internet, the Web and messaging. DCI offers a full range of services to help companies achieve maximum efficiency and productivity from their hardware and software systems. These services include: public and on-site seminars, conferences, trade shows, expositions and user group/association meetings. DCI's full range of products can be viewed on the World Wide Web at http://www.dciexpo.com.

InterNex Information Services

InterNex Information Services, founded in 1993, is a leading provider of high speed digital Internet services to individuals and businesses. The company offers ISDN, Frame Relay, dedicated leased lines, and SMDS Internet access, as well as a full range of World Wide Web Hosting and Co-locating services.

Unlike other Internet service providers, InterNex operates a robust digital network especially engineered for mission-critical Internet applications. Because InterNex has designed its network with multiple ISDN and Frame Relay Points of Presence (POPs) throughout California, they offer scalability and redundancy for increased reliability. Also, Internet access is typically a local call, keeping line costs down to a minimum.

InterNex also has an Authorized Reseller Program. The company offers its VARs turn-key hardware, software and Internet access solutions, backed by a 24 hour Network Operations Center. InterNex also offers Internet network design, deployment services, and has recently become a major carrier between the MAE-West and the newly formed MAE-LA peering points.

InterNex can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.internex.net. The company can also be reached at 800/595-3333.

CONTACT: Corman/Croel Marketing & Communications

Patrick Corman or Lisa Croel, 415/326-9648 or 415/326-0487

corman@cerf.net or lcroel@mediacity.com