MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ --
iPlanet(TM) E-Commerce Solutions, a Sun-Netscape Alliance, and Loudcloud(TM),
Inc., a startup co-founded by Marc Andreessen, today announced that Loudcloud
has selected iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions as a preferred supplier of
e-commerce infrastructure and applications software to serve the needs of
today's dot-com companies. iPlanet end-to-end e-commerce software solutions
are key components of Loudcloud's foundational software and services
-- resulting in accelerated time-to-market that meet the scalability needs of
this rapidly-growing market.
"iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions and Loudcloud clearly share a common DNA,"
said Marc Andreessen, co-founder and chairman of Loudcloud. "I am looking
forward to working together to integrate iPlanet market leading technologies
as we deploy Cloud(TM) services -- a set of modular Web site software
services. Our relationship with iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions will allow us to
quickly provide our customers with the reliability, scalability and robustness
needed to meet the demanding requirements of the fast paced dot-com world."
"We are delighted to be working with Marc and the Loudcloud team as they
launch their innovative new company," said Mark Tolliver, president of iPlanet
E-Commerce Solutions. "Our broad portfolio of iPlanet solutions offer
Loudcloud the flexible foundation they need to help rapidly growing Internet
businesses define new services, reach new markets and leverage existing
business models."
Loudcloud builds and runs the world's first smart software Cloud services
for high growth Internet Businesses. Cloud services are the foundational
software and operational components every Web site needs to succeed. By
running on Cloud services, Internet Businesses can get to market faster with a
Web site that can scale to meet customer demands. By off-loading the
responsibility of managing and monitoring the Web site infrastructure to
Loudcloud, a company is free to focus on developing new features and quickly
meeting the demand of their customers and partners.
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions delivers the industry's broadest portfolio of
e-commerce infrastructure and applications software and services. Through
progressive service provider-oriented business models and comprehensive
solutions, iPlanet solutions uniquely address the requirements of the
next-generation ASPs. Its iPlanet Messaging, Directory, Web and Application
server software all enjoy #1 market share positions.
About iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions, a Sun-Netscape Alliance, was established in
March 1999 by America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) and
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) to provide easy-to-deploy, comprehensive
e-commerce solutions for the Net Economy. iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions
provides the industry's broadest portfolio of e-commerce infrastructure and
applications software and services. Its iPlanet Messaging, Directory, Web and
Application Server software all enjoy #1 market share positions. For more
information, consult the iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions Web site at
http://www.iplanet.com or call 888-786-8111.
About Loudcloud
Loudcloud, Inc. was formed in September 1999 to build and run smart
software Cloud(TM) services for high growth Internet businesses. Founded by
some of the Internet's most respected leaders, including Netscape co-founder
Marc Andreessen and former Netscape executives Ben Horowitz, Tim Howes and In
Sik Rhee, the company's Smart Cloud(TM) services combine a complete suite of
software, infrastructure and Web operations services with Opsware(TM)
automation technology to deliver unprecedented levels of scalability and
reliability for Internet Business' Web sites. Loudcloud is funded by
Benchmark Capital and works with leading technology companies to offer its
full range of services. More information on Loudcloud can be found at
http://www.loudcloud.com.
NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun Logo and iPlanet are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Netscape and the Netscape N logo are registered trademarks of
Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other
Netscape logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of
Netscape Communications Corporation, which may be registered in other
countries.
Loudcloud, Cloud, and Opsware are service marks and trademarks of
Loudcloud. All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property
of their respective owners.
SOURCE Netscape Communications Corporation
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CONTACT:
Jeff Cox of iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions,
650-937-7183, or jcox@netscape.com; or Mary Devincenzi of Krause
Taylor Associates, 408-918-9080, or mary@krause-taylor.com, for
iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions
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