January 11, 2001

ISID JOINS THE EXODUS "PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS" ALLIANCE PARTNER PROGRAM

- Alliance Formed to Provide Mission-Critical Network Systems Integration -

      
Information Services International - Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID, headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo; Jutaro Takinami, CEO; ¥8180.5 million in capital) has joined the Exodus Partnering for Success Alliance Partner program. As an Alliance Partner, ISID will refer customers to Exodus for Internet hosting services. ISID's customers will be able to leverage Exodus' secure hosting environment, high-speed, redundant backbone and network management expertise for an optimal Internet environment.

ISID specializes in building large-scale, mission-critical commercial Internet sites. Exodus' Partnering for Success alliance program will enable ISID to provide complete systems integration solutions to highly demanding businesses, by utilizing Exodus' state-of-the-art Internet Data Centers (IDCs), network, and managed and professional services. ISID's leading technology, security services and system solutions will be strengthened by Exodus' full range of Internet infrastructure services.

Exodus Communications, K.K.'s Country Manager, Christopher J. Phelan said, "Exodus is pleased to team with ISID to extend the breadth of solutions offered by the Exodus Alliance Partner community. As an Alliance Partner, ISID can leverage our advanced Internet hosting services to offer its high-level systems integration to customers."

        

[ISID's e-Solutions]

ISID is a comprehensive provider of services to client companies that are developing Internet-based business capabilities. ISID's services range from assistance in forming Internet business strategies to support for marketing and branding business plans, the creation of content, the procurement and implementation of hardware and software and the development of applications.

ISID has an established track record in building Internet banking sites for financial institutions, business to consumers (B2C) and business to business (B2B) e-commerce sites, and large-scale, mission critical e-commerce sites.

Furthermore, it provides a variety of rich contents-capable solutions for the coming broadband era. By providing e-commerce systems that combine video image distribution solutions using streaming technology, media asset management solutions, and solutions for handling 3-D product data over the Web, ISID offers the e-Solutions required in the broadband era.
Internet hosting services are an essential component for developing B2B2C e-commerce and network solutions for the broadband era. As an Alliance Partner, ISID can offer one-stop-shop services -- ranging from the construction to the operation of Internet business systems -- to other companies hosted in Exodus' worldwide network of Internet Data Centers. Through its relationship as both an Exodus Alliance partner and customer, it will be positioned to provide comprehensive system integration solutions to customers. This is particularly effective for customers that operate globally or anticipate a large volume of traffic to their sites.

ISID will also become a corporate board member for a voluntary organization called the IDC Initiative, and is working proactively to develop a new business model underpinned by IDCs.

      

[About Exodus Communications]

Exodus Communications, Inc. is the leading provider of complex Internet hosting for enterprises with mission-critical Internet operations. The Company offers sophisticated system and network management solutions, along with professional services to provide optimal performance for customers' Web sites. Exodus manages its network infrastructure via a worldwide network of Internet Data Centers located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. In Japan, Exodus Communications, K.K. was established in 1999 as a subsidiary of US based Exodus Communications, Inc.  For further details on Exodus Communications, please visit: www.exodus.co.jp


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