Technical Alliances

Affinity has forged alliances with industry-leading vendors for hardware, software, connectivity and services to help build the technical infrastructure that supports our managed hosting solutions. To maintain our position as a world-class solutions provider, we are always looking for new technologies and products to improve and expand our current configuration. If you are interested in forming an alliance with Affinity, contact our Business Development Department.

Alteon WebSystems pioneered the concept of web switching and is a leading provider of next generation Internet infrastructure solutions for rapidly growing eBusinesses. Affinity uses multiple Alteon load balancing switches for complete failover protection.

AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets, producing the microprocessors used by Affinity.

Broadwing Inc. leads the industry as the world's first intelligent, all-optical, switched network provider and provides Affinity with network connectivity.

Cable & Wireless Global provides integrated communications and eCommerce solutions to business customers and supports Affinity's network connectivity.

Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking and connectivity systems. Affinity uses Cisco equipment in our network.

Compaq Computer Corporation is the largest supplier of computing systems in the world. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software, solutions and services.

Genuity offers business customers a full spectrum of integrated Internet services using IP networking technologies and provides Affinity with network connectivity.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Affinity is a participant in the Intel ISP program.

Lucent Technologies provides Affinity with products to help manage our Customer Care Call Center.

Network Appliance is a recognized leader in enterprise storage and the delivery of data and content on demand.

Oracle Corporation is a leading provider of eCommerce and web-based business practices. Their database development tools help Affinity deliver state-of-the-art hosted business solutions.

SBC provides comprehensive telecommunications products and services through a global network of leading brands and operations in the U.S. and 28 other countries around the world.

Sprint is a global communications company and one of the world's largest carriers of Internet traffic.

Sun Microsystems is a leading provider to the web and applications hosting industry. Affinity utilizes Sun Microsystems servers for our dedicated hosting and is a member of the Sun Developer Connection program.

Talisma runs outsourced customer service centers to develop advanced, Web-driven service applications. They provide Affinity with customer service communication tools.

UUNET is well known for its comprehensive range of Internet communications solutions for business customers. UUNET is one of several of Affinity’s Tier 1 connectivity partners.