Web Hosting Provider, Newtek Data Center, Completes SAS 70 Type II Audit

Phoenix, Arizona - (The Hosting News) - August 29, 2008 - Provider of Windows-based web hosting, and CrystalTech parent company, Newtek Technology Services' i/o Data Centers, has completed a SAS 70 Type II audit.

Tony Wanger, Senior Managing Director of i/o Data Centers remarked, ''i/o Data Centers designs, builds and operates best in class data centers. By putting our controls and procedures through the rigorous SAS 70 process, our customers, like CrystalTech Web Hosting, have confidence that they can rely on the services provided by i/o.''

The SAS 70 Type II audit is a rigorous third-party evaluation of internal procedures, policies, and controls in accordance to the standards set by the AICPA. The completion of this audit, which was performed by independent service auditor Deloitte and Touche LLP, provides assurances that Newtek Technology Services' data center space has the necessary controls in place to effectively manage and protect customer data.

Robert Cichon, President and Chief Operating Officer of Newtek Technology Services noted, ''The completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit at i/o Data Centers further illustrates why we chose to locate our data center and network operations at its Scottsdale facility. Our commitment to providing a safe and secure hosting environment goes beyond the controls we have in place; it is just as critical that our partners and service providers adhere to this commitment as well.''

i/o Data Centers is a completely integrated data center services firm that designs, builds and operates world class raised-floor data centers, including data center space, conditioned uninterruptible power, network neutral telecommunications access and internet bandwidth.

i/o Data Centers, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, delivers high performance data center and colocation services to enterprises of all sizes.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Newtek Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWT), Newtek Technology Services is a premier provider of web technology solutions to the small- to medium-sized business market, providing services to customers in over 100 countries, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations.

Newtek's 10 business service lines include:

Electronic Payment Processing: electronic solutions to accept non-cash payments, including credit and debit card, check conversion, remote deposit capture, ACH processing, and electronic gift and loyalty card programs.
Business Lending: broad array of lending products including SBA 7(a), conventional commercial real estate and SBA 504 loans, account receivable financing, business lines of credit and business credit cards.
Web Hosting : Full-service web host which offers shared and dedicated web hosting and related services including domain registration and online shopping cart tools.
Insurance Services: commercial and personal lines of insurance, including health and employee benefits in all 50 states, working with over 40 insurance carriers.
Web Design and Development : Customized web design and development services for a powerful web presence.
Data Backup, Storage and Retrieval : Fast, secure, off-site data backup, storage and retrieval designed to meet the specific regulatory and compliance needs of any business.
Payroll: Complete payroll management and processing services.
Outsourced Digital Bookkeeping : Bookkeeping and financial information management solutions at a fraction of the cost of in-house staff.
Tax Preparation and Advisory Services : Expert tax planning and consultation for your business.
Business Plan Preparation : Professional business plan development.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Newtek Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWT), Newtek Technology Services is a premier provider of web technology solutions to the small- to medium-sized business market, providing services to customers in over 100 countries, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations.

Newtek Business Services, Inc. is a direct distributor to the small to medium-sized business market under the Newtek brand. According to the SBA, there are over 26.8 million small businesses in the United States, which in total represent 99.7% of all employer firms, generate 60 to 80% of all new jobs annually and create more than 50% of non-farm private GDP. Since 1999, Newtek has helped these business owners realize their potential by providing them with the essential tools needed to manage and grow their businesses. Newtek focuses on providing its 88,000 customers with access to financial, management and technological resources that enable them to better grow and compete in the marketplace. Newtek's products and services include:

Electronic Payment Processing: Electronic solutions to accept non-cash payments, including credit and debit cards, check conversion, remote deposit capture, ACH processing, and electronic gift and loyalty card programs.
Web Hosting: Full-service web host which offers shared and dedicated web hosting and related services including domain registration and online shopping cart tools.
Business Lending: Broad array of lending products including SBA 7(a), conventional commercial real estate and SBA 504 loans, business lines of credit, and business credit cards.
Insurance Services: Commercial and personal lines of insurance, including health and employee benefits in all 50 states, working with over 40 insurance carriers.
Web Design and Development: Customized web design and development services.
Data Backup, Storage and Retrieval: Fast, secure, off-site data backup, storage and retrieval designed to meet the specific regulatory and compliance needs of any business.
Accounts Receivable Financing Receivable purchasing and financing services.
Payroll: Complete payroll management and processing services.
Outsourced Digital Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping and financial information management solutions.
Tax Preparation and Advisory Services: Expert tax planning and consultation for your business
Business Plan Preparation: Professional business plan assistance providing a roadmap for success

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 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.

For more information about i/o Data Centers, please visit: www.iodatacenters.com.

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

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

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