Managed dedicated server provider DedicatedNOW and SolarVPS have announced a merger, stating in their press release “it is designed to expand service coverage to 5 major cities around the world and improve service options”. DedicatedNOW and SolarVPS will merge to form one larger entity while retaining both brands.

“The Hype”

“This merger brings together a unique combination of talents between DedicatedNOW and Solar VPS. Our new company has vast experience with Windows hosting, virtualization, dedicated and managed hosting,” said Ross Brouse, former CEO of SolarVPS, who will now serve as COO of the combined company. “We’ve brought together so many talented individuals whose knowledge we are blending to develop truly unique hosted partner and customer offerings.

Although there is no change in management or existing server locations, the merger will provide benefits to new and existing customers of both companies. DedicatedNOW customers now have access to Windows web hosting support and virtualization. Additionally, with access to SolarVPS’s locations, DedicatedNOW will be offering hosting for new servers in Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami.

(editor geographical note to readers...  Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami and New Jersey, while not small, are not necessarily major, are not around the world, and do not add up to five)

“I’m excited about the new opportunities that will open up as a result of this move. Both DedicatedNOW and SolarVPS customers will have access to more staff, better resources and a wider product selection. The merger makes both brands stronger, more marketable and sets the foundation for the growth of our cloud hosting division,” says Jason Silverglate, CEO.

Financial considerations were not disclosed.

“The Reality”

Ross Brouse and Jason Silverglate have been collaborating for number of years and in 2008 established MessageWire, a company offering a number of services including Hosted Exchange and Software as a Service.

The MessageWire company information page states that “Pegasus began as a shared hosting business and later morphed into the highly successful Dedicated-NOW. Jason owns and operates the FortressITX data center in Clifton, NJ, which is home to both MessageWire and Solar VPS.”

Conclusion

While officially the merger was announced this week, clients of either brand can likely anticipate very little change from what they have been experiencing in the recent past. Reviews of SolarVPS on HostJury do suggest there may have been some past issue, (support is rated zero), a though search suggests their current situation may have improved. DedicatedNOW and SolarVPS clients can review their experiences on HostJury.