TopHosts.Com Names AIT #1 Business Web Host for May 2006

May 4, 2006—(Toronto, ON) TopHosts.Com, the ultimate destination for the Web hosting community since 1997, recognizes AIT as the Top Web Host for May 2006 in the widely acclaimed Top25 List.

“AIT has amassed a formidable selection of Web hosting services, features and products over the course of its 10 year history. AIT continues to maintain a customer-centric focus and a proactive strategy that other Web hosting companies should take a close look at in their drive to excel in the highly competitive landscape,” said Rob Laidlaw CEO of VerticalScope Inc., a media leader and parent of TopHosts.Com.

The award comes as AIT celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Web hosting industry. Founded in a garage in 1996, AIT has grown into a global service provider with customers in 107 countries.

The company is currently opening a series of dealerships across the country, a new concept in the delivery of hosting and related services. Dealerships are operational in Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and South Florida. These storefront operations combine the local touch that AIT resellers have with the company's industrial-grade infrastructure to offer a greater range of IT services than resellers can provide on their own.

In essence, dealerships are mini-AIT's that carry a full line of communications, commerce, security, and training services for businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

"AIT is thrilled to be recognized by an organization like TopHosts," said Clarence Briggs, the hosting company's Chief Executive Officer. "We put a premium on earning the customer's business every day by providing solutions that make sense and backing them up with relentless service."

About VerticalScope Inc.
Toronto, Canada-based VerticalScope Inc., the parent of TopHosts.Com and The Hosting Standard, is a leading international media company that creates authoritative industry portals, directories and content services, covering a wide array of vertical industries. Our verticals offer a unique perspective on the latest news, featuring thought-provoking articles, and insightful analysis. VerticalScope currently prints over 750 million pages per year through its various print magazines, and has successfully launched magazines into some of the most competitive consumer markets with titles such as Modified Magazine, which currently has a readership of over 1,000,000 car enthusiasts per month. Visit www.verticalscope.com.

Source: VerticalScope Inc.

Marketing/Advertising Contact: Chad Randall, Sales Director (VerticalScope Technology Division), 416-341-8950 ext. 257, or email: crandall@verticalscope.com.
Editorial Contact: Cliff Boodoosingh, Managing Editor, 416-341-8950 ext. 232 or email: cliffb@verticalscope.com.

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