(Web Hosting News) Verio Inc., a leading provider of online business solutions, including hosting, applications and managed services, today announced the appointment of Steve Renda as vice president, sales and marketing. Renda brings to Verio more than 20 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries, and will lead Verio’s worldwide direct, wholesale and channel sales strategy and operations, as well as the company’s business development and marketing efforts. He will report to Verio’s chief operating officer Dennis Boyle and will be based out of the company’s office in the Denver area.

Prior to joining Verio, Renda served as the senior vice president of sales and marketing for MX Logic, where he was responsible for growing the company’s managed security services in North America, Europe and Asia. Renda also led the company through multiple product launches and established its software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery strategy and partnership programs.

Renda’s background in software and managed services includes an extensive tenure at Sprint Corporation, where he developed a broad general management background including leadership roles in engineering, product development, marketing, strategic planning, finance and sales.

Renda also has a strong background in corporate development, working as vice president of marketing and corporate development for WiFi manufacturer Vivato Networks, as well as co-founding Vistard, Inc., a start-up company that delivered wide-area broadband wireless network services.

“Steve has a proven track record in delivering managed services and business solutions to the small and mid-market business sector. His expertise aligns perfectly with Verio’s goal to help companies and partners realize increased sales and value through their online business operations,” said Dennis Boyle, chief operating officer for Verio. “Verio is undertaking a host of expanded and innovative initiatives in 2008 to grow our market presence, more effectively leverage our distribution channels and reach a larger global audience. We’re confident in Steve’s ability to help us accomplish this ambitious set of goals.”

Renda holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley Haas School of Business and received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

About Verio
Verio Inc. enables companies to conduct business online, through hosting, applications and managed services serving the business needs of SMB companies and partners worldwide, and is a subsidiary of NTT Communications, which provides complementary global network access reaching over 200 countries worldwide. The company focuses on how to help companies and partners achieve their business goals with functional hosting solutions, applications and services that enable them to drive success online. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT Communications Global IP Network, and provides business solutions to customers and partners in more than 146 countries. More information can be found at www.verio.com.

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