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Singapore [ 17 Aug. 1999 ] - When Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd needed a server solution for its community outreach web site project, it decided on Webvisions Pte Ltd, a local dedicated web hosting company.
Housed at Webvisions' server facilities on a major Internet Service provider in Singapore, Microsoft's you-can-do-more.com.sg was launched on August 15 and aims to log over 3.5 million page accesses. The company will donate 1 cent for every access, with the aim of achieving 3.5 million cents, or$35,000, to fulfil the IT needs of mentally challenged children in three schools under the National Council of Social Services.
Conceptualised and created by top-ten advertising agency in Singapore Ammirati Puris Lintas, the web project needed a high speed server and the ability to handle the expected high traffic volume.
"APL gave us two strict requirements," said Webvisions CEO Roger Lim. "Firstly, they wanted a server that could handle the load of a few million hits. They also wanted this done on an aggressive deadline.
"We are pleased to be able to offer a server solution for this special project on our dedicated high speed connections."
Webvisions' corporate hosting services have been featured in Data Communications magazine and range from Email or database hosting to system administration. The ability to respond quickly in customising server plans allowed Webvisions to meet Microsoft Singapore's unique server requirements.
"With great input from everyone involved, you-can-do-more.com.sg has since evolved from a good idea to become a website we believe is truly inspirational," said Saw Ken Wye, Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore.
"In this way we hope to dispel the fear of IT, and further motivate its use in empowering people's lives."
About Microsoft Pte Ltd
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq ëMSFTí) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.
About Webvisions Pte Ltd
Webvisions Pte Ltd, founded in 1996, currently hosts over 2000 virtual servers internationally and provides a comprehensive range of dedicated webhosting services such as Ecommerce, server co-location and dedicated services to a regional and international clientele. Its corporate clients include the Straits Times, Shaw Renters Pte Ltd, Khattar Wong and Partners and Federal Paint Factory. For more information, visit the web site at http://www.webvisions.com/ or call 3256080
Webvisions Pte Ltd: Media, Rebecca Wan, rwan@webvisions.com. Investor Relations: Roger Lim, roger@webvisions.com.
Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd: Media, Irene Tan, ireneskt@microsoft.com.
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