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MUSIC.COM CHOOSES GLOBIX TO HOST ITS SITE
NEW YORK — April 17, 2000 — Globix Corporation (NASDAQ: GBIX),
a leading business Internet and Streaming Media solutions company, today announced that
it is providing Music.com, the premier full-service music Web destination, with an
advanced Web hosting solution designed to support the site’s rich features and ongoing
expansion.
Music.com is hosting its high-volume Internet servers and applications in the Globix New
York SuperPOP Internet Data Center, and is utilizing the Globix high-speed, fiber-optic
network for content delivery. In addition, Globix is supplying a comprehensive solution
that includes high-availability storage, hardware provisioning, firewall protection and
the highest level of managed services.
“With millions of visitors worldwide and a high volume of transactions, Music.com needed
a full-service, facilities-based Web-hosting company,” said Philippe Bellosguardo, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Music.com. “Globix has it all: state-of-the-art data centers,
a world-class network, a scalable platform of services, and expertise in application services,
like streaming media. These strengths made it easy for us to choose Globix.”
“Hosting and managing a high-profile site like Music.com demands full-time resources,” said Marc H.
Bell, Chairman and CEO of Globix. “We’re dedicated to keeping their Web site operating at peak
performance at all times, so that Music.com can concentrate on developing great content for its
customers and growing its business.”
About Music.com
Music.com and its business partners operate an Internet site providing
aggregator and gateway services to consumers (B2C) and the professional music industry (B2B).
The site was launched in October 1998; since then its traffic has increased over 600% and continues
to climb. More than just a music information and downloading site or a music portal, Music.com covers
all aspects and genres of music, including both established and upcoming acts. Music.com also serves
as host to artists’ Web sites, reviews, features, contests, chats, free e-mail, and other music-related
information. Visitors can shop, create custom CDs, sample and download music, research concert tours
and bid on music memorabilia.
About Globix
Globix Corporation is a leading provider of advanced Internet services and connectivity for businesses
in the United States and Europe. Through its high-speed, high-availability, fiber-optic network and
state-of-the-art Internet Data Centers in New York City, Santa Clara, CA, and London, UK, Globix delivers
superior reliability, security and performance to companies using the Internet to deploy mission-critical
business strategies. Cutting-edge solutions include Co-Location, Hosting and Dedicated Access. The
Application Services group at Globix offers services such as Streaming Media, Electronic Commerce, Solutions
Architecture and Internet Security.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information
concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements is contained under the heading of Risk Factors listed from time
to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Globix Corporation
Mai Browne
Public Relations Manager
212-625-7373
[email protected]
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