Web Hosting Provider, CrystalTech, is Microsoft 2008 Global Launch Partner

Phoenix, Arizona - (The Hosting News) - February 28, 2008 - Subsidiary of Newtek Business Services and a provider of Windows-based web hosting, CrystalTech Web Hosting, is participating in Microsoft's 2008 Global Launch Wave as an official partner.

Bob Cichon, President of CrystalTech noted, ''As a longtime Microsoft partner, CrystalTech has consistently been at the forefront of new Microsoft technologies. Their highly-anticipated new operating system, Windows Server 2008, provides us with an ideal environment to support the vast needs of our web developer customer base. This especially includes security and innovations that improve administration and development.''

The provider of Windows web hosting, has made available the Windows Server 2008 on shared and dedicated hosting plans, in addition to being named an official partner in Microsoft's ''Heroes Happen Here'' 2008 campaign.

With built-in web technologies, lead by the robust capabilities of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7, Windows Server 2008 has been built specifically for the web, featuring new security enhancements and a reliable foundation on which to develop, deliver and support web applications. As one of the few web hosts to offer Windows Server 2008 as a release candidate, CrystalTech has already been supporting Microsoft's latest operating system for several weeks in their own environment in preparation of the official launch.

Windows Server 2008 is designed to enable developers to deliver rich web-based applications efficiently and effectively, and will improve administration, diagnostics, and application tools. The new operating system also includes built-in server virtualization technology that can reduce costs, increase hardware utilization, and improve availability.

Mr. Cichon added, ''CrystalTech's participation in the 2008 Global Launch Wave is another example of our close relationship with Microsoft. As with previous Microsoft web-related technologies, we will continue to be among the first to participate, whether that is testing a new product in its beta stage, or helping launch a new product to the public as we are now doing with Windows Server 2008.''

Founded in 1992, CrystalTech Web Hosting, Inc. is one of the largest Windows-based web hosting companies in the world, hosting customers in over 100 countries, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. CrystalTech is responsible for hundreds of millions of visits each day on the Internet and uses a data center that includes redundancy throughout core systems such as, power, air conditioning, network connectivity, network transportation, as well as a secured environment for their network operations center. CrystalTech is a subsidiary of Newtek Business Services, Inc., a provider of business services and financial products to small and medium-sized businesses.

Newtek Business Services, Inc. is a direct distributor to the small to medium-sized business market under the Newtek TM brand. According to the SBA, there are over 25.8 million small businesses in the United States, which in total represent 99.7% of all employer firms, generate 60 - 80% of all new jobs annually and create more than 50% of non-farm private GDP. Newtek focuses on providing its 84,000 customers with access to financial, management and technological resources that enable them to better grow and compete in today's marketplace. Newtek's products and services include:

Business Lending: Business loans to start up, acquire, or expand a business
Electronic Payment Processing: Credit card, debit card, check conversion, and ACH solutions
Insurance Services: Nationwide commercial and personal lines of insurance
Outsourced Digital Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping and recordkeeping at a fraction of the cost of in-house staff
Web Hosting: Full service web host including domain registration and online shopping cart tools
Web Design and Development: Customized web design and development services for a powerful web presence
Tax Preparation and Advisory Services: Expert tax planning and consultation for your business
Data Backup, Storage and Retrieval: Fast, secure, off-site data backup, storage and retrieval
Business Plan Preparation: Professional business plan assistance providing a roadmap for success
Payroll: Payroll management processing and employee tax filing

To learn more about CrystalTech's offering, please visit: www.crystaltech.com/ws08offer.

For more information about CrystalTech, please visit: www.crystaltech.com.

To learn more about Newtek Business Services, Inc., please visit: www.newtekbusinessservices.com.

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