Hostworks operates one of only four Internet data centres worldwide hosting Microsoft MSN for "Tier 1" markets, the others being in Seattle, London and Tokyo. Hostworks' technical team has been trained by Microsoft USA and is constantly updated by Microsoft on Internet hosting tools and systems. Consequently, Hostworks' customers can be assured of receiving the very leading edge in Internet hosting expertise.

Adding strength to the Microsoft partnership, Hostworks has been selected to host ninemsn.

Hostworks is licensed by Microsoft to provide select Microsoft products on an Application Service Provider (ASP) basis. This allows Hostworks to access select Microsoft products via the Internet on a monthly rental basis.

Hostworks is a SUN iForce Service Provider Partner. This initiative is designed to bring together SUN and its global industry partners to deliver proven solutions that help customers harness the power of the Internet and drive business advantage.

Hostworks is an Oracle Certified Partner and was the first hosting company in the world to partner with Oracle to host the Oracle E-Business Suite of applications. Under this model, customers can utilize the Oracle E-Business Suite of Applications on an outsourced monthly subscription basis.

The core of the Hostworks customer network is powered by Cisco. Hostworks has a direct working relationship with Cisco ensuring high levels of product information exchange and technical support.

Optus is a key business partner for Hostworks.

Optus and Hostworks work together to provide integrated business solutions. Optus' network performance, security and availability complement Hostworks' stringent SLA's.

In addition, Hostworks delivers the capability to allow Optus to take its own, Optus-branded, managed hosting solution to market. (Optus EXPAN Enterprise)

Optus also provides Hostworks with over 300 megabits of Internet connectivity via its MultiNet ATM network. This ensures that Hostworks customers receive first class Internet responsiveness across Australia and internationally.

Hitachi Data Systems is a leading supplier of storage hardware, software, solutions and services.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), Japan's largest electronics company, HDS is committed to providing the technological infrastructure for the world's most information-intensive corporations.

With 2,600 employees, Hitachi Data Systems does business in the public and private sectors in 170 countries on six continents, including the rapidly emerging economies in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. Its customers include more than 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies, and all of the major Storage Service Providers (SSPs).