Steve Renda will put his more than 20 years of technology and telecommunications experience to use, heading Verio’s business development and marketing efforts.

February 21, 2008 - (TopHosts News Brief) – Verio Inc., a leading provider of web hosting, applications and managed services, today announced that Steve Renda has been appointed as vice president of sales and marketing.

With more than 20 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries, Renda will head Verio’s business development and marketing efforts as well as their worldwide direct, wholesale and channel sales strategy and operations. He will be based out of the company’s Denver area location and will report to Verio’s COO, Dennis Boyle.

“Steve has a proven track record in delivering managed services and business solutions to the small and mid-market business sector,” stated Dennis Boyle, chief operating officer for Verio. “His expertise aligns perfectly with Verio’s goal to help companies and partners realize increased sales and value through their online business operations. 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.”

Prior to joining the Verio team, 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. His background in software and managed services includes an extensive tenure at Sprint Corporation and he also has a proven background in corporate development.

For more information, visit: www.verio.com.