HomeGain Chooses Metromedia Fiber Network for Outsourced Internet Infrastructure Managed Services - Brief Article

ISP Business, Sept, 2001

HomeGain, a resource for homebuyers, sellers, and agents utilizing the Internet, has selected Metromedia Fiber Networks' (MFN) Internet Solutions business unit, which was formed from the acquisitions of SiteSmith and AboveNet Communications, for outsourced Internet infrastructure managed services.

HomeGain has entered into a multi-year agreement to utilize MFN's Site Operations Platform (SOP) -- a comprehensive managed services solution for companies that demand a reliable, scalable, secure Internet site infrastructure for mission-critical applications with 100-percent up-time service level agreement (SLA) at a fixed monthly fee.

HomeGain selected MFN's SOP to enhance the robust infrastructure required to run it advanced on-line applications -- HomeValuations, Agent Evalulator, Home Sale Maimizer, and PMI Saver tools -- that serve more than 2.4 million consumers and more than 50,000 real estate agents nationwide. HomeGain's applications are designed to create an innovative and efficient channel for home sellers and buyers to connect with qualified real estate agents while preserving their privacy and control. MFN's SOP will provide HomeGain with the reliable, scalable, and secure Internet site infrastructure it requires to uphold its commitment to performance and customer privacy.

MFN's flexible approach to managed services was a key factor in HomeGain's decision to select MFN's SOP. While the SOP offers a complete outsourced solution including hardware, software, co-location, bandwidth, and services, it is also flexible enough to meet the needs of companies like HomeGain that have already invested in Internet infrastructure. MFN will integrate HomeGain's existing equipment into its comprehensive and cost-effective solution to create a high-performing Internet site with MFN's 100 percent uptime SLA. Additionally, with the SOP, HomeGain can add bandwidth and service automatically as it grows.