Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY – September 26, 2002 - Tech Valley Communications (TVC) of Albany and WURLD Media, Inc. of Saratoga Springs, today announced that TVC is providing Web hosting and infrastructure services for WURLD Media’s BuyersPort Network. BuyersPort is a shopping community that offers a loyalty program with more than 400 participating retailers and has become one of the fastest growing ecommerce sites on the Web, serving over 15 million customers in 140 countries. Due to the reach of BuyersPort’s customer base, WURLD Media is designing a new online center for participating retailers to provide real-time understanding of purchasing behavior, better consumer information, and results of new products and marketing campaigns. Currently, merchant partners receive more than 1 billion ads on a monthly basis through the BuyersPort Network.
Greg Kerber, WURLD Media’s CEO, said, “WURLD Media’s goal is to create the most comprehensive consumer community and incentive program available on the Internet. We are presently serving over 15 million customers, with a major expansion in Europe and new technology deployment beginning early next year. The need for a reliable
hosting and infrastructure partner is imperative. After extensive consideration of a multitude of facilities in New York and New England, it was encouraging to find a solution to our high growth demands right in our own backyard.”
Kevin O’Connor, TVC’s CEO, added, “This is an outstanding example of two companies in the Capital Region’s Tech Valley recognizing that we can provide services on a worldwide scale and partnering together to make it happen. At TVC, we are proud to provide the infrastructure to support WURLD media’s existing requirements and continued growth and expansion.”
About WURLD Media, Inc.
WURLD Media, Inc. is the parent company of several unique and innovative technology products providing business solutions that assist companies and consumers to realize mutual value relationships. WURLD Media has quickly become a leader in the e-commerce community by providing products that benefit consumers and retailers. In addition, the founders and employees of WURLD Media have established a charitable organization for donations to civic and social causes. Founded in 1999, WURLD Media, Inc. is a privately held company based in Saratoga Springs, New York. For more information about WURLD Media, please visit www.wurldmedia.com
About Tech Valley Communications (TVC)
Tech Valley Communications (TVC) is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), formed in 1999. TVC is the only locally owned, facilities-based telecommunications provider headquartered in upstate New York's Tech Valley. TVC offers a full range of local and long distance voice services, data, and high-speed and dial-up Internet services at competitive prices.
TVC has experienced steady, organic growth and has expanded its local presence through the successful acquisition of GFC Communications in 2000 and its combination with Mid-Hudson Communications in August 2002. TVC now operates its own switching facilities and an extensive fiber network throughout the Tech Valley Region. Currently TVC employs approximately 60 people at its various locations in downtown Albany. Its employees, senior management, and Board of Directors are all residents of the Tech Valley Region, and are committed to providing the highest quality service and value to its customers.
