Host.net and CLAdirect Partner to Expand Capabilities, Reach

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwired - May 9, 2016) - Host.net, a multinational provider of cloud, managed infrastructure and network services, announces today its partnership with CLAdirect, a technology solutions provider and leader in the telecommunications and utilities industries. This alliance will allow both companies to expand their capabilities and geographic reach.

Host.net is now able to utilize the comprehensive technical staff at CLAdirect to dive deeper into the needs of its clients and continue to provide the best services available. CLAdirect can now leverage Host.net's cloud and colocation services to elevate its solution portfolio to its customers and technology providers. Along with interests throughout the U.S., this collaboration will bring Latin American and North American markets closer, as Host.net's connectivity in South Florida provides a key access point into that part of the world. The partnership is occurring between two Florida-based business entities, in a state that is strongly promoting business relations between the U.S. and Latin America; and CLAdirect has the most extensive regional presence throughout Latin America and the Caribbean markets.

"We have been focused on growing our business into Latin America and are excited because CLAdirect is the perfect partner to accomplish this initiative based on the strong relationships they have developed," states Jason Katz, CEO of Host.net. "Latin American companies are eager to adopt U.S.-based solutions and our expertise, combined with CLAdirect's knowledge and customer base will give them the opportunity to take advantage of our combined resources while utilizing our innovative and customized network connectivity solutions."

"Our collaboration with Host.net is a key element to our overall success and strategy moving forward," says Alberto Gross, CEO for CLAdirect. "We have an incredibly aggressive growth plan for the next several years, and Host.net is integral to us accomplishing our goals. As we leverage this partnership, we anticipate a substantial response from customers across all verticals, including hospitality, finance, education and healthcare. Our current solution offerings in Connectivity, Optimization, Security and Application -- and their relation to the cloud -- are all important pieces to our plan. Host.net offers the capabilities to ensure the results we expect."

About CLAdirect

CLAdirect is a Technology Solutions Provider leader in the Telecommunications and Utilities industries, with expertise in designing and implementing cutting edge infrastructure and business solutions across the Americas. Our flexibility and wide coverage, based on our regional presence spanning more than 11 countries in the region, and a high profile group of professionals, allows us to develop the most innovative and efficient portfolio of solutions and services tailored to the specific needs of each client For more information, please visit www.cladirect.com.

About Host.net

Host.net is a multinational cloud company offering managed infrastructure services. Specializing in colocation and network transport and transit solutions for enterprise organizations the company custom designs total solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Accomplishing uninterrupted service availability, increasing technology capabilities and improving operational efficiencies is Host.net's hallmark. The company operates multiple enterprise-class data centers connected to an extensive fiber-optic backbone delivering Internet and layer 2 communications across a wide array of last-mile options. Host.net services clients in most major metropolitan regions of North America as well as portions of Latin America. Celebrating its 20-year anniversary, Host.net is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. Additional information about Host.net is available at http://www.host.net.