PEER 1 and Microsoft Partner to Provide Free Developer Sandbox Servers
Share:
Developers explore and test a suite of Microsoft design and management tools within a secure, dedicated environment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 - PEER 1 Network Enterprises, Inc. (TSX-V: PIX), a leading provider of online IT infrastructure, has partnered with Microsoft to offer 50 free developer sandbox servers for a 30-day trial. Web developers now have a chance to work with full control on a collection of Microsoft website development applications in a dedicated server environment.
"We are pleased to offer this great program that meets the needs of developers who want to explore new applications and ensure that they work well before exposing them in a production environment," said Robert Miggins, vice president of business development for PEER 1. "With the sandbox servers we give developers the platform and tools they require to build applications, test, and deploy, all with a seamless experience."
The 30-day free period is a unique opportunity for web developers and agencies to explore both the internal and external aspects of testing and developing a website and other online applications using some of the latest Microsoft software that has been pre-loaded into the sandbox server and is connected into PEER 1's extensive online network infrastructure.
"This program is a good opportunity for developers in any field," said John Zanni, director of hosting for the Microsoft Communications Sector. "Working together in a more collaborative and supportive environment enables developers to build better applications and compatible offerings, which can better meet customer needs and increase both business and customer revenue."
The developer sandbox supports IIS 6, .ASP.NET 2.0 and PHP 5 and provides the following design and management tools:
o Microsoft® Expression® Studio: Expression Studio includes
Expression Blend, Expression Web, and Expression Design - The
professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression
Studio give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to
reality.
o Microsoft Visual Studio Express Editions: Visual Web Developer 2005
Express Edition and Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition - This is the
ideal tool for productively building object-oriented applications for
Windows on the .NET Framework.
o Microsoft Silverlight - A cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for
delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich
interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web.
o Microsoft SQL Server Standard 2005 - This tool contains features that
will help your team develop data applications in a fraction of the
time, helping to drive data to the corners of your business.
Microsoft and PEER 1 invite developers to apply to participate in the sandbox. Once approved developers gain free root access to a server set up in PEER 1's San Antonio data center for 30 days with no contract and no obligation. As a bonus, developers who decide to order a server from PEER 1 at the end of the free sandbox server period will receive a Microsoft tool package, including Microsoft Expression Web ($299 value), Microsoft Expression Studio and Microsoft ASP.NET training ($1099 value), at no additional cost.
Visit www.peer1.com/hosting/sandbox.php for more information.
About PEER 1
PEER 1, a leading online IT infrastructure provider, believes in the limitless opportunity of the Internet and the business growth and continuity it provides for its more than 9,000 customers. PEER 1 delivers highly scalable managed hosting and co-location solutions to ensure customers' online presence is always fast, always available. Since 1999, PEER 1 has grown to include data centers and network points of presence in 17 major cities across North America and Europe. Serving a variety of companies, PEER 1 offers solutions that grow through every stage of web commerce, regardless of company size. The company's headquarters are in Vancouver, Canada and the stock is traded on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol PIX.
FCMN Contact: kroberts@webershandwick.com
Source: PEER 1 Network Enterprises, Inc.
CONTACT: Abigail Faylor, +1-425-452-5497, afaylor@webershandwick.com, for PEER 1 Network Enterprises, Inc.
Web site: http://www.peer1.com/
