Selects SAVVIS to provide hosting, storage and network services to power its e-commerce operations.

SAVVIS, Inc., an IT utility services provider, yesterday announced that Campmor, a premier retailer of outdoor and recreational equipment, has chosen SAVVIS to provide hosting, storage and network services to power its e-commerce operations.

Under terms of the three year agreement, SAVVIS will deploy fully managed hosting and network services which include 24x7 management and monitoring, security, storage, and backup services, as well as global dial-up and off-net VPN capabilities for remote employees. According to Campmor, the new infrastructure provides them with the best IT environment to support existing operations while also dramatically improving their ability to scale online retail services to meet real-time business demands.

"As our e-commerce business continues to grow exponentially, SAVVIS' managed hosting and security services ensure the most reliable and secure online shopping experience possible for all Campmor customers," said Erich Eyler, Chief Technology Officer, Campmor. "SAVVIS has helped us to improve all of the most critical elements of the e-commerce workflow - from optimizing customer support services all the way up to managing highly secure online transactions."

"Retailers are generating tremendous growth through their online distribution channels and are placing renewed emphasis on e-commerce as a core business strategy," said Steve Ward, Retail Industry Manager for SAVVIS. "For companies who depend on e-commerce as a revenue stream, it has become absolutely critical to have the fastest, most reliable, and most secure infrastructure in place to power their business. We're pleased that Campmor chose SAVVIS and look forward to providing them with flexible and scalable retail hosting and network services that are unparalleled in the industry."