The Grid Evaluation Program (GEP) was launched recently by NetLab Inc. The GEP offers businesses and developers an point to start in the AppLogic grid environment and the advantages that can be found with the adoption of virtual infrastructure. Participants contact first hand the power of creating, managing, and scaling virtual infrastructure on their own Dedicated Grid using only a low level IT skills and a web browser.

    NetLab CEO, Steve Harwood, stated: "With utility computing and virtualization taking hold as a viable IT solution, the early adopters stand to benefit the most through dramatic reduction of deployment and management costs and a shorter path to market. Our Grid Evaluation Program allows those who recognize these advantages an opportunity to see for themselves what can be achieved through virtual infrastructure and a Dedicated Grid solution."

Among the benefits we can find:

    * Assistance from an AppLogic expert in the time the evaluation period.
    * Full access to the AppLogic Grid Operating System.
    * Allocation of a private four server Dedicated Grid where you can build, deploy and scale infrastructure and applications.
    * High performance medium. Unlike the low performance server specs of solutions like EC2, our GEP Dedicated Grids are hardware optimized for utility computing using leading edge components.
    * Zero costs - Dedicated Grid evaluation is offered free of charge to those actively seeking an AppLogic solution.

    An evaluation can be requested by filling out and submitting the online form found on the NetLab website. Note: Participation in the NetLab Grid Evaluation Program is subject to availability. Those interested are also encouraged to view the AppLogic materials found at 3tera's Grid University website prior to enrolling.

    Dedicated Grids offer businesses and developers concentrated on web applications a comprehensive single vendor operations solution where they can assemble, deploy and scale applications and infrastructure on request using only a web browser. Dedicated Grid products include Custom Infrastructure creation and around the clock management of your entire grid environment delivering a suitable managed datacenter solution at a fraction of the cost.

    The company offers next generation grid hosting solutions and services. By leveraging a grid optimized network, industry leading bandwidth and a Tier 4 datacenter environment, NetLab's purpose is to offer robust and innovative solutions to forward looking businesses and individuals seeking the distinct advantages of virtual infrastructure and utility computing.

For more information visit http://www.netlab.com/