Delivering the Anywhere, Anytime Access of Exchange Server at a Fraction of the Cost

If your business is struggling with limited mailbox space and dubious service levels for your email messaging system, now is the time to look to the cloud to unlock the email, calendaring, contact management and collaboration features of Microsoft Outlook at a fraction of the cost of doing it yourself.

At Robson Communications, our Hosted Exchange clients save an average of $15,750 annually (based on just five mailboxes) – that’s $15,750 you can use to GROW your business!

As a trusted and local hosted services provider since 2002, Robson Communications delivers reliable, budget friendly technology solutions to businesses across Canada. Our Hosted Exchange solution levels the playing field for small to medium-sized business owners who want the features and functionality of Exchange Server without the cost and staffing burden of an on-premise system.

Get everything you could ask for in an email messaging and collaboration system:

•    Email addresses with your domain
•    Unlimited storage & bandwidth (Limited time offer on our Hosted Exchange UNLIMITED package)
•    Unlimited email aliases
•    User-friendly, web-based control panel
•    Self-managed security for managing accounts, password & permissions
•    Industry leading spam and virus protection
•    Mobile device synchronization
•    Outlook Web Access
•    24×7x365 phone & email support
•    FREE & seamless migration to Robson’s Hosted Exchange!

And with our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee, no long term contracts and 100 percent network uptime guarantee, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied and stay with us as your business grows.

Let Robson Communications bring the power of the world’s leading corporate email messaging and collaboration system to your business. Sign up for your Hosted Exchange Email account today and receive ONE FREE MONTH when you use promo code EXCHANGE2010!

The Robson Communications Team

Limited Time Offer – Promo Codes VPS2010 and EXCHANGE2010

At Robson Communications Inc., we’re always looking for ways to add value to our Canadian hosting packages, so we’ve decided to offer you unlimited storage and bandwidth plus ONE FREE MONTH when you sign up for our Virtual Private Server or Hosted Exchange Email solutions. Here are some of the key features and advantages of each of these powerful business-ready solutions.

VPS Hosting

•    With the same features, autonomy and functionality of a dedicated server, our VPS Hosting is a cost-effective solution that gives you the control, security and flexibility you need at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated server.
•    Choose our Windows servers that combine the familiar interface of the world’s most popular operating system with a powerful set of features, or CentOS, the Linux operating system of choice for those looking for high stability and enterprise-level reliability.
•    Your VPS runs its own independent OS, web server, mail server, FTP server, website hosting control panel and applications. It can be rebooted independently and has its own root access, applications, system libraries, configuration files, memory, processes, files, applications, users and IP addresses.
•    A VPS is perfect for application hosting, website hosting, email hosting or a sandbox for an offsite development environment.

Plans start at just $39.99/mo and come with our no risk, 30-day money back guarantee and no set-up fees. Use Promo Code VPS2010 and receive ONE FREE MONTH!

Hosted Exchange Email

•    A highly cost effective way to enjoy the many benefits of the world’s leading corporate email messaging, calendaring and collaboration system for business.
•    Eliminate the capital expense, and maintenance and management costs associated with an in-house Exchange server and grow your business without the headaches associated with server maintenance, hardware upgrades, licensing and backing up.
•    Get everything you could ask for in an email messaging and collaboration system, including email addresses with your domain, unlimited email aliases, self-managed security that lets you manage your own accounts, passwords and permissions via a user-friendly web-based control panel and robust spam and virus protection.
•    Synchronize your inbox, calendar, contacts and task lists with your BlackBerry, iPhone or other mobile device so you don’t miss a beat. Login and manage it all from any web browser and get instant updates back to your desktop with Outlook Web Access.

Plans start at just $8.99/mo and come with our no risk, 30-day money back guarantee and no set-up fees. Sign up for our Hosted Exchange Unlimited package starting at $12.99/mo and receive ONE FREE MONTH when you use Promo Code EXCHANGE2010.

Take advantage of this limited time offer and receive ONE FREE MONTH! All of Robson’s Canadian hosting solutions are backed by our 100 percent network uptime guarantee and commitment to 100 percent customer satisfaction.

Just click here for our VPS solution and click here for our Hosted Exchange Email solution to get started – remember to use Promo Codes VPS2010 and EXCHANGE2010.

Contact us today!

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

Helping You Lay the Groundwork for a Successful Relationship

When you outsource business functions as important as the hosting of your website, applications, databases or email to a managed hosting company, this company becomes an extension of your IT department and therefore must operate in sync with your data and business units. Your hosting company should provide you with considerable cost and operational efficiencies compared to what you could accomplish in-house, and anticipate your current and future needs based on their understanding of your business. If you’re not sure what sets one managed hosting company apart from the next, here are five differentiators and why we think they matter.

1.    Broad Product Offering: Once you’ve determined that a managed hosting provider has the actual hosting service you’re looking for, you’ll want to ensure their overall solution includes a broad menu of supporting services that will maximize the capabilities and performance of the hosting service you are deploying. You’re making an important investment in your IT, so ensure the company you are aligned with offers complementary, value-added solutions such as managed backups, security services, flexible data storage options, server monitoring and management solutions.

2.    Network Flexibility: As applications and users become more sophisticated, what we demand from our networks grows more and more complex. Flexible options related to bandwidth and network technology devices such as load balancers and firewalls should be offered by the managed hosting company you select. This company should also offer geographic redundancy and services like content distribution networks.

3.    Critical Redundancy: While it’s true that leading edge hardware and software technology are must haves, performance and reliability will be an ongoing concern if your managed hosting provider’s infrastructure doesn’t include multiple tier 1 upstream providers and redundant local loop providers, UPS and power. Only through this level of redundancy can a managed hosting provider claim to offer 100 percent network uptime, so make sure your service provider has what it takes to stand behind such a claim.

4.    Server & Network Monitoring: Basic, automated server and network monitoring is an industry standard. Everyone provides it. What sets a managed hosting company apart from the pack in terms of providing true value is pro-active monitoring and management from certified on-site personnel. The bottom line is that no degree of automation can replace the level of service a highly trained, onsite network administrator can deliver.

5.    Customer Satisfaction, Partnerships & Certifications: The true measure of a managed hosting company isn’t something that can be bought. It is a reputation that is earned over many years of achieving customer satisfaction levels above the norm and through maintaining relationships with recognizable and respected partners like Cisco, Microsoft and other leaders in the fields of IT, networking and security. Take the time to find out what companies your managed hosting provider is partnered with and what their customers have to say about their services. It could save you valuable time and financial resources in both the short and long term.

Armed with these key differentiators, you can now determine if your current managed hosting company has what it takes to provide the level of service you deserve or find a company that will deliver the entire solution.

Looking for a new hosting provider? Robson Communications Inc. offers a complete array of Managed and Dedicated Hosting services that are fully customizable, 100 percent reliable, highly cost-effective and fully backed by our industry leading technology infrastructure and no compromises approach to customer service. Contact us today to learn more.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

Robson Communications’ Managed Dedicated Server Hosting lets you focus on growing your business, not building an IT infrastructure. With our dedicated hosting services, you can deploy an enterprise solution quickly and for considerably less than an in-house solution. All dedicated servers are fully managed, meaning we take care of security, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, backing up and upgrading for you.

It gets better because for a limited time only, you can take advantage of our high-quality, in-stock hardware at highly discounted pricing.

Don’t wait to order. ORDER NOW! This inventory won’t last.

Don’t see a server that suits your needs? Contact us to find out about our custom systems.

The sooner you act the more you save! All servers are housed in Robson`s state-of-the-art Canadian datacenters, giving you all the power, control and flexibility you need and expect from your dedicated hosting provider.

Give us a call today and find out more about our Managed Dedicated Server Hosting.

P.S. Enjoy all the email, calendaring, collaboration and mobility features of Exchange Server 2007 at a fraction of the cost of an in-house system with Robson`s Hosted Exchange. Sign up risk free with our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

Whether your company is a small start-up or well-established and growing business, choosing a web hosting package is an important consideration that could have far reaching implications.

With the right package you have the performance, stability and security you need. With the wrong package you could end up paying for disk space and bandwidth you don’t need or paying extra fees if, for instance, your bandwidth needs consistently exceed allowable levels for your plan.

At Robson we take the time to understand your needs and work closely with you to design the perfect solution for today, while also looking ahead so there are no surprises as your business grows. Here’s a look at our award winning, 100 percent reliable web hosting solutions.

SMB Panel

The Parallels Small Business Panel (SMB Panel) is a revolutionary new way for you to manage your company’s online identity. It lets you manage your company’s email, websites, applications and file storage within a user-friendly control panel.

FEATURES	1 USER – $9.99/mo	5 USERS – $19.99/mo	UNLIMITED – $29.99/mo
Storage	1 GB	5 GB	10 GB
Memory	512 MB	768 MB	1 GB
Bandwidth	25 GB	50 GB	75 GB
Domains	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Websites	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Setup Fee	FREE	FREE	FREE

Shared Hosting

If you need an economical way to establish an online presence or safeguard the presence you already have then Shared Hosting could be the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking to develop a blog or have a complex web application, our Shared Hosting gives you the stability, flexibility and scalability you need.

FEATURES	LINUX PLATFORM – $5.99/mo	WINDOWS PLATFORM – $6.99/mo
Storage	5 GB	5 GB
Bandwidth	25 GB	25 GB
Email Mailboxes	50	50
Domains	1	1
Setup Fee	FREE	FREE

VPS Hosting

Our Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting is a cost-effective alternative to a dedicated server without the need to sacrifice control, security or flexibility. Suitable for website hosting, application hosting, email hosting or a sandbox for an offsite development environment, VPS Hosting gives you the features, autonomy and functionality of a dedicated server at a fraction of the cost.

FEATURES	BASIC – $29.99/mo	BASIC PRO – $49.99/mo	SMALL BUSINESS – 69.99/mo	SMALL BUSINESS PRO – $109.99/mo
Processor/Core 2.0 GHZ	1	1	1	1
Memory	512 MB	768 MB	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	20 GB	40 GB	60 GB	80 GB
Bandwidth	500 GB	500 GB	500 GB	500 GB
Setup Fee	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

Affiliate & White Label Hosting

Our Affiliate Hosting is ideal if you’re looking to earn some extra income based on referrals to Robson Communications. White Label Hosting takes it one step further with a web-based storefront that lets your customers select from our hosting solutions in an environment branded to your website, including your fonts, colours and layout. You also have access to an intuitive reseller control panel that lets you easily modify your storefront branding and much more.

FEATURES	AFFILIATE	FEATURES	WHITE LABEL – $249.99/mo
Commission on 1 Year Deal	1 Month	Hardware	Dell PE R210
Commission on 2 Year Deal	2 Months	Memory	4 GB
Commission on 3 Year Deal	3 Months	Storage	2 x 500 GB
		Remote Access Card	Dell
		Operating System	CentOS
		Hosting Panel	Plesk 10
		Setup Fee	$99.99/mo

At Robson we stand firmly behind our promise of offering industry leading solutions backed by proven industry leading technology and customer support. There are so many reasons why you should choose Robson as your hosting partner, so contact us today to learn more.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

You’ve done your research and found a hosting provider that’s right for your business. You understand that choosing a hosting provider is a critical business decision, and perhaps more importantly, you understanding that cheap can actually be expensive if your provider doesn’t have the expertise and scalability you need over the long-term. Whether you’re looking for a Shared Hosting solution, VPS Hosting, Exchange Hosting or access to a Small Business Panel to kick start the development of your online identity, the question remains: How do I get the most out of my hosting provider?

The fact is that outsourcing certain IT functions can help you gain a competitive advantage over larger businesses that may have a fully staffed IT department. This is especially true when outsourcing is viewed as a strategic, long-term investment that can bring better overall value and result in a lean, highly efficient technology infrastructure that supports competitive advantage.

Your hosting provider will quickly become a part of your company’s family, but that doesn’t mean this provider shouldn’t continue to show true value. A high-value hosting provider will deliver a broad range of expertise (whether you need it today or some time in the future) that will help you move key business initiatives forward without a significant financial outlay in the form of technology or staff.

For instance, once you understand the features and services included in the plan you’ve selected, you should then ask your provider if there are any restrictions or limitations that could affect your business down the road. The scalability of your plan to include useful applications like shopping carts, auto-responders and blogs, which may be needed in the future, is an important consideration since not every hosting provider offers these features.

You also want your hosting provider to take a customized and personalized approach to service, rather than your business conforming to a standardized service offering or paying a high premium for a more customized approach. Interestingly enough, this can be a tall order for larger hosting companies because internal processes often discourage or even prohibit a more customized and personalized approach.

Alternatively, providers such as Robson Communications Inc. can leverage their lower cost structure to the benefit of their customers in the form of a wide range of expertise and the flexibility to customize their service offerings. These providers can often shift gears quickly in order to accommodate changes in your business needs with fewer layers between you and the experts providing the service.

The competitive business advantage of a customized and personalized hosting service goes well beyond traditional ROI calculations and underscores the clear need to ensure your service provider has the ability to scale their services to fit your immediate needs and future projected requirements.

The ability to easily communicate with your hosting provider is another important consideration. Direct communication with your provider of choice should be easily attained and simplified, rather than asking you to navigate an auto-attendant maze that leaves you frustrated and unsatisfied or sending an email inquiry to a generic address without knowing when you might hear back from someone.

Your hosting provider should work as an extension of your internal IT department by delivering customized service and the technical expertise, flexibility and accessibility you need without the costly overhead associated with internal staffing and keeping up with the pace of technology changes.

In today’s economy where profitability is directly tied to operational efficiency and there is fierce competition for market share, many business owners are turning to hosting providers to stay ahead. But before you invest in a relationship with a provider, make sure they will take the time to assess your current and future needs, while offering you a wide range of services designed to give you a competitive advantage. Investing in a long-term relationship with the right hosting provider can mean significant ROI in terms of aligning technology with business goals, minimizing risks related to downtime and controlling costs – a three-tiered advantage that should be fully explored and leveraged to the benefit of your company’s bottom line.

At Robson Communications, we take great pride in being a leading Canadian provider of award winning, next generation hosting solutions that are backed by our commitment to impeccable customer service and support.  We take the time to understand your business and your needs, and we are personally available 24/7 for support, consultation and assistance. From our 100 percent network uptime guarantee to our 98 percent client retention rate, you know your company’s hosting needs are in good hands with Robson Communications.

Contact us today to learn more about our Dedicated and Managed Hosting solutions.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

PS. Sign up for a Free trial, and get access to our award winning hosting solutions today!

Martin Robson
Robson Communications Inc.
(604) 576-8150 Ext 2001

A Website Builder with 500+ Templates Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

The Robson Communications Small Business Panel (Parallels SMB Panel)  is a revolutionary new platform designed to make the most out of your IT dollars by letting you manage your online identity and we are thrilled to now be offering this incredible tool to Canadian businesses. Not only can you manage your company’s email, applications and file storage within this robust platform, you can easily design and publish a website that can include blogs and simple e-commerce applications using a user-friendly five step wizard. Here’s how it works:

Once your account is set up and you’re logged into your SMB Panel select Websites & Domains. If you don’t already have a domain name, you’ll need to click the Register Domain Name button on the top of your screen and follow a few simple steps. Otherwise, click on the Create Website button, enter your domain name, username and password and then follow these steps:

Step One – Start

Select the type of site you wish to create and click either the Design button in the five step wizard menu at the top of your screen or the Next button located at the bottom.

Step Two – Design

Here you can build the graphic design of your site by combining the presets provided in your SMB Panel with your custom design elements that can be uploaded into the system. Design presets provided within the SMB Panel include over 500 design templates organized into over 30 categories, as well as color schemes, page banners and site menu styles. Personalize the site by uploading your logo and custom page banner (keeping in mind maximum allowable file sizes and supported file formats), and then enter a title, subtitle and footer message for your site.

Once you have chosen the general graphic and layout concept you can click on the main design preview window (or click on the Preview button at the bottom of the page) to ensure the look and feel of your site is to your liking.

Step Three – Pages

Now you can start building pages and content using the Site Editor. Start by clicking either the Pages button in the five step wizard menu or the Next button. There are six site categories to choose from – Personal Page, Business, Service Business, Blog, Photogallery and Basic. Each category has a preloaded site architecture that can be customized to suit your needs.

The intuitive structure and layout of this section makes building the structure of your website fast and easy. And if there’s a category you’d like on your site that isn’t included in the default options, you can simply click the Rename button on the bottom of your screen (or double click the category) to rename the category. You can also create subsections for your main menu categories and adjust the order of your categories by selecting Up, Down, Left or Right from the Page Position section.

Step Four – Edit

Begin creating and editing content for your website including the selection of font type and size and the addition of links, graphs, charts and images. Add a page title, page file name and optional key words to optimize your site for search engines.

Step Five – Publish

Here you can preview and then publish your website.

A user-friendly help guide is provided that can step you through the process of creating and publishing your website or simply answer your questions along the way.

The powerful website building functionality of our SMB Panel is just one of the many features of this next generation business ready solution that puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing your company’s online identity. And with our 14-day free trial and no contracts or long term agreements, you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain by taking Robson’s SMB Panel for a test drive and experiencing firsthand how easy it can be to publish a website. Activate your Small Business Panel today!

Kind regards,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

Here at Robson Communications we’re proud to be a Canadian hosting company, so it stands to reason that we believe strongly that hosting in Canada makes great business sense. Although we recognize that many of the largest hosting companies and the World’s largest Internet marketplace is located in the US, more and more US, EU and Canadian companies are turning to Canadian hosting for everything from Shared Hosting and VPS Hosting to Hosted Exchange and Dedicated Hosting.

There are many great reasons why you should host your critical business data and information with a Canadian hosting company. Below are some that we feel are particularly compelling.

#1 – World-class Technology & Proximity to the US

On the world stage, Canada is an established leader in telecommunications and Internet technology. Canada’s fast, high-performance Internet infrastructures are incredibly reliable and fully integrated with Internet backbones in the US. Interestingly enough, when you compare many web hosting centers in the US with Canadian hosting facilities situated in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, the Canadian facilities are closer and have better and faster connectivity to major US cities.

#2 – Canadian IP Address = Greater Access to Canadian Consumers

Whether your company is located in Canada, the US or the EU, if you want to be found when Canadians do a search on Google, Yahoo or other search engine you’ll want a Canadian IP address hosted on a Canadian server. This is because many Canadian consumers select the “Canadian Sites Only” filter when searching for Canadian products or services, and if you don’t have a Canadian IP address or .ca domain name these search engines won’t return your website in their results.

#3 – Canadian Privacy Laws Protect Private Information

Canada’s strict privacy laws are recognized as being compliant with the EU’s privacy laws, which means that Canadian and European companies that host in the US may be breaking the law if the private information they collect and store is not sufficiently protected. When this private information is hosted in the US it may also be subject to American laws such as the Patriot Act, which would in turn run the risk of breaking Canadian privacy laws. The bottom line is that hosting in Canada will more effectively and consistently legally safeguard your company’s private information and data and will potentially keep this information beyond the reach of US authorities.

#4 – Abundance of Reliable, Low Cost Electrical Power

Canada is well known for producing a net surplus of electrical power and this surplus is sold to the US. This means that most of the power used to run Canadian data centers is eco-friendly, highly reliable, reasonably priced and virtually free of the risks associated with power outages. Since power consumption is often a significant operating cost for hosting companies, having direct access to Canada’s abundant electrical power translates into key savings and increased competitiveness.

#5 – Highly Skilled & Educated Workforce

Being home to world-class telecommunications and Internet technology means also being home to a highly skilled and educated workforce. This allows Canadian hosting companies to more consistently deliver high quality, reliable hosting services that are both affordable and backed by outstanding customer support. Canada is also recognized globally for its ethical business practices, which adds to the solid list of reasons why hosting in Canada makes great business sense.

Switching to Canadian Hosting: Easy as 1-2-3

Migrating to a Canadian hosting company is a key business decision and the benefits discussed above are just a few of the many reasons why it might make sense for your company. Yet, once that decision is made, the transition is easier than you might think.

At Robson, our dedicated account executives and client-focused technical support staff are here to make the transition to our Canadian hosting solutions quick and pain-free. Contact us today to find out how your business can leverage the many benefits of hosting in Canada to your advantage.

All the best,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425

In late November 2009, Robson Communications Inc. will be introducing a powerful and cost effective way for businesses to add our full suite of hosting services to their product and service offerings, including shared hosting, dedicated and managed hosting, SSL certificates, domain names, VPS hosting and Exchange hosting. Whether you’re an ISP, website design firm, applications developer or somewhere in between you probably have a loyal client base interested in hosting websites or applications, but you may not have the time, expertise or capital needed to do it properly. Our new reseller and white labeling program is the answer.

Our reseller program is an ideal solution for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and create another valuable revenue stream. Through this program you’ll have the opportunity to resell all of our industry leading hosting services while we take care of all the hardware, software, maintenance and billing. It’s really that simple.

You can also take it one step further with our white labeling solution. White labeling our product line gives you the flexibility you need and the customization you want. A web-based storefront that lets your customers select from these value-added services can be customized to match the look and feel of your website right down to fonts, colours and layout. And this storefront, which you can manage and brand according to your needs, is accessed by a URL that includes your top level domain name, reinforcing your brand even further.

A flexible, user-friendly reseller control panel lets you modify your storefront branding as needed without requiring programming knowledge. Through this control panel you can configure and manage various parts of your service within a branded environment that is also linked to your top level domain. It also let’s your team work within branded panels for customer service, accounting and service management, while being flexible enough to let you create a customized look and feel for sub-resellers if this is part of your business strategy.

Expanded service offerings with no hardware or software costs, no maintenance issues, brand independence with white labeling and enhanced client loyalty are just a few of the many benefits of participating in a reseller and white labeling hosting program. But why should you choose Robson? Because when you work with Robson, you’ll be taking advantage of our:

• 100% Enterprise Dell PowerEdge hardware and Intel-based processors
• 100% Cisco-based network
• 100% network uptime
• 100% client satisfaction
• 98%+ client retention rate

With our November 2009 launch of this powerful, next generation hosting service just around the corner, you’ll want to start planning how you can leverage our hosting solutions to grow your business.

We invite you to learn more about these turnkey solutions and how they can boost your bottom line by completing our online form.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Muzzin
Content Director
Robson Communications Inc.
1-877-472-3425