August 3, 2007 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – HotChalk (http://www.hotchalk.com) has selected managed hosting services provider NaviSite (http://www.navisite.com) to cater for its global online educational community, it was reported recently.
HotChalk was established in 2004 and is a free resource for teachers, students and parents designed to improve communication and organize work online. The site is “dedicated to improving the lives of teachers worldwide” through an “innovative, collaborative Web 2.0 community” that allows teachers to develop and share content and best practices to improve academic results. The company has experienced significant expansion and realized “Software as a Service” (SaaS) potential. NaviSite was chosen to support this because of its ability to “architect flexible technology solutions that could quickly respond to its needs”.
"NaviSite's commitment to HotChalk was evident from the beginning of our relationship. As we evaluated other service providers, NaviSite stood out through its constant communication and attention to our unique business needs," explained HotChalk’s Chief of Staff, Yolanda Celi. "NaviSite provided incredible flexibility around our service, budget and timing needs; and we knew our customer data would be protected in NaviSite's secure SAS 70 Type II audited environment. We now have a close business partner who will work side-by-side with us as we pursue future opportunities for growth."
"NaviSite serves as a trusted partner to growing, small and mid-sized businesses like HotChalk, helping them leverage Internet solutions to capitalize on new market opportunities," added NaviSite’s Senior Vice President of Hosting Services, Mr.
Mark Clayman. "Whether we are providing a virtual server platform, SaaS Enablement capabilities, or online web development expertise, NaviSite offers the technological building blocks mid-market companies need to move to the next level in their business. As HotChalk improves the lives of teachers, students and parents, we look forward to participating in its continued success."
