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 5.22.2009 INTREPID MEDIA PARTNERS WITH DASH SYSTEMS TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH Chapel Hill, NC -- When Intrepid Media started growing earlier this year, the company found itself in the fortunate but risky position of racing to play catch-up to meet the demands on its servers and technology. The social network and publishing startup is launching membership drives, adding new features, and recently kicked off a print and electronic book publishing arm. All of these initiatives are driving new traffic to the site and were putting a strain on a homegrown server farm that, like most startups and small companies, was built out in a closet. "This is not an uncommon story. We're a small company on our way to becoming a medium-sized company," said Joe Procopio, President and Founder of Intrepid Media, "We got too big for a homegrown or retail infrastructure solution, but we're not quite big enough to where we can afford to pay out a fortune for big-company-style managed hosting. We're stuck in the middle. So we went out and did all the research, we were motivated too because we had deals that were contingent on us being able to handle the traffic. I had worked with DASH when one of my clients brought them in and the experience with them was awesome, so we used DASH as our control solution and nobody else even came close." "DASH is a great solution for our needs," added Procopio. "They've given us the right-sized environment for our budget, they're ready for us to grow, and their offerings and customer service rival the biggest players in the sector." DASH will host and support all of Intrepid Media's infrastructure, including content management, social networking, eCommerce, publishing, and various other data and traffic intensive services. DASH will also be Intrepid Media's exclusive infrastructure partner for existing and new technology initiatives being spun out of the flagship brand. About Dash Systems DASH Systems, founded in 1998, specializes in hosting and development with expertise in eCommerce, inventory, and data management. DASH clients range in size and scope — including international corporations, small regional companies, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations -- with the flexibility to handle any sized engagement and grow with the customer. www.dashsystems.com About Intrepid Media Intrepid Media is a 2nd generation social network and promotional tool for writers and other artists. Founded in 1999, Intrepid Media has grown to over 1000 members around the world, including New York Times bestselling authors, writers represented by major agencies, novelists, journalists, freelancers, technical writers, bloggers, students, and everything in between. Intrepid Media helps published and unpublished writers realize their goal of publishing their own books while employing the site’s marketing and networking tools to assist with their business and creative interests. Intrepid Media also helps writers hone their talent, promote their work, build their brand, and further their career. www.intrepidmedia.com |
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