"There is a reason why our firm is graphic oriented, it tells a story" according to Tom Millitzer, NCC's President. Facebook is a visual and communication media and extends the firms avenues to new and existing clients.

You can see the Facebook page at NCC International Facebook or click on the "F" logo on the NCC International Website to connect to the page.

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About NCC International: NCC International is one of the world's leading M&A firms that focuces almost exclusively on the Internet industry. Founded in 1994 the company, the founder and President,Tom Millitzer has completed over 400 M&A, Financing, Valuation and Strategic assignments.

For additional information contact: Lisa O'Brien VP Administration at 239-282-5550.

Best Buy Phase II - The mindSHIFT Acquisition  In this NCC International series it is best to go back and read the WHIR Blog...

This blog focuses on the background of why Best Buy would consider and complete the mindSHIFT acquisition. At NCC we understand that in all acquisitions there is an element of strategy.

Strategy: Best Buy: $10 billion market cap, $50 billion revenue and over $2 billion cash on hand. As stated, a $167 million acquisition is relatively very small compared to the buyer. Acquisitions like this are for strategic purposes. Lays a groundwork to build on. Something every buyer should consider in its acquisitions. Here we see that distinct possibility. It also should be noted that Best Buy can afford to fail (yes we hate failure) in an acquisition of this nature, no they don't want to...but it would not break the bank.

Some of the information we reviewed in writing this which we found of interest:

Best Buy has some 2500 small stores across Europe. Apparently the 'Big Box" concept did not fly in the UK as they are closing 11 of these locations. Could smaller be bigger in EU?

Management is always a key in acquisitions:

Paul Chisholm - CEO of mindSHIFT in his past position at UK's Colt Telecom Group was ranked by The Harvard Business Review as on of the The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World.

Management and success is always a great attraction. It could be that his European success is also attractive in the acquisition.

Growth:

Private firms such as mindSHIFT are often tough to figure out, after all private is private. The one snippet we did notice was  that in the four year period, 2006 to 2009  mindSHIFT revenues grew 124%

Frankly for that period growth was nice but fairly low...It could be that it kicked in during 2010 and 2011, we don't know.

The Future:

One can only wonder here at NCC International if other big box stores such as Staples or Office Depot will follow suit. Office Depot and the like already provide computer repair...

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About NCC - we follow the industry - but we sell Internet companies. We want to assist you in your growth...

For selling your company contact Tom Millitzer @ 239.282.5550 (-05 GMT) tomm@com-broker.com

Tom Millitzer, President of NCC will be reviewing new opportunities and challenges facing the hosting and cloud industries in a power-packed two-day format.

To set up an appointment with Mr. Millitzer is scheduling confidential appoints to discuss strategic planning, financing and merger opportunities during the Summit. Contact NCC International at 239-282-5550 to schedule your appointment.

In reviewing the telephone section it states:

"(Telephone Companies) They're not early adopters, they're waiting for you to do it," Millitzer says. "That's why they're buying companies like Terremark and Savvis."

Millitzer says that telephone companies wait until the industry is mature, and don't want to take risks. He says they buy companies that teach them, for example, about cloud.

"They're not afraid to be at the higher end of the market if they feel comfortable where the market is going," he says.

Click this link to read the full text of: Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions with Tom Millitzer of NCC International

Mr. Millitzer's presentation is titled  "M&A 2011 Planning for 2012". Mr. Millitzer will be taking macro view of the industry, delving in to current valuations and financial trends in the hosting industry.

"I am going to build on  themes I spoke about in my presentation last year". Said Millitzer. "I will tie together the current M&A activity and assist firms in their strategic dialogues".

HostingCon is celebrating its Seventh Anniversary, and with a projected attendance of over 1,800 Internet professionals from over 30 countries.

Tom Militzer, President of NCC will be scheduling appointments during the event. "Attending WHD2011 is an extension to the work we have been conducting in the International market". said Millitzer. "During the past several gears we have been extending our relationships with buyers worldwide."

WHD is the largest hosting event worldwide with over 2,800 attendees from Europe, America and Asia.
More than 50% of last year's visitors were from upper management level. NCC has completed assignments in the UK, Australia, Canada and  the United States.

To set an appointment with Mr. Millitzer contact NCC. Between March 21 and 25th you may leave messages at the 'Hotel Colosseo'  or the NCC corporate can contact him on your behalf

In autumn 2011, the new spin-off called WHD.local will bring some interesting companies and speakers to a city near you.

LOCATION: Orlando Florida

DATE: Feb 22-24, 2011

Meet with NCC President Tom Millitzer for a confidential discussion concerning your business strategy.

How can you add value to your company?

Should you consider acquisitions?

What is your acquisition criteria?

Are you positioned for a Sale? What could you do this year to prepare for a sale?

Call Tom Millitzer @ 239-282-5550 to set a meeting time, or to discuss if you are unable to attend.

Or  e-mail tomm@com-broker.com

Another reason to attend Parallels: Read Tom's WHIR Blog:

Parallels Summit - This year could be better than sex...

About NCC International: NCC was founded in 1994 to provide merger and acquisition services to the telecommunications and promarily worked in the cable television sector. In 1997 NCC sold its first hosting company, since then NCC has become a leader in the mid-market Internet M&A sector.

The company holds a US patented product and process. The SaaS solution has a hands on software solution and is used by over 2000 firms world wide including Fortune 500 firms.

NCC has prepared a comprehensive confidential memorandum outlining the proposed transaction. Mr. Tom Millitzer, NCC founder and president should be contacted at 239-282-5550 for additional information.

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About NCC International: NCC was founded in 1994 to provide merger and acquisition services to the telecommunications and promarily worked in the cable television sector. In 1997 NCC sold its first hosting company, since then NCC has become a leader in the mid-market Internet M&A sector.

If you attended HostingCon, thank you for attending my presentation. The presentation was a result of research conducted at NCC. We believe that you should be able to quickly review the source data and articles we used in preparing this presentation. It will provide additional detail which may assist you in developing your strategy and in making your business decisions.

If NCC can be of service to your firm please call 239-282-5550

Tom Millitzer - President NCC International

Appistry Predictions for Cloud Computing in 2010

Above the Clouds: A Berkeley View of Cloud
Computing

Global CIO: Steve Ballmer Interview: 'Hockey Stick' Cloud Growth Ahead 

Microsoft's Cloud Plan: What's In It For You?

Software Equity Group Flash Report - June 2010

10.4 X EBITDA - The Savvis / Fusepoint Deal

The 8x8 – Central Host Transaction – Managed and Cloud Valuations

TDS Communications Corp - VISI Transaction

The Odds Are Increasing That Microsoft's Business Will Collapse

Fujitsu, Microsoft Partner Up For Cloud Computing Services

 Cloud Valuations is on everyone's mind this year and is the topic and Tom Millitzer's HostingCon presentation. Since late 2010 Tom has written numerous articles regarding Cloud M&A, valuations and conceptual issues. These articles plus an intensive study and additional research will be the basis for the presentation.

NCC has over 100 hours of research and project development for this one presentation. It is intended to provide the audience with a blueprint of the current market and a guide of valuations, when to buy, sell or stay out of the market.

Mr. Milliter stated... "Cloud valuations for the provider is just coming into view, there are distinctive trends and what I term the "sophisticated varient" taking place in the cloud sector. I see certain developments that have not come to the forefront before."

To see the presention attend HostingCon

• Title: Cloud Valuations in a New Matrix
• Presenter: Tom Millitzer, President NCC International
• Monday - July 19 2010
• 3 PM

This presentation is tailored executives that have experience in mergers, acquisitions and finance. Individuals looking at expanding by acquisitions or developing  an exit strategy in the general hosting sector should also attend this presentation.

About NCC International: NCC was founded in 1994 and has completed over 300 assignments in the Internet sector. The firms specializes in representing Sellers in the M&A process.

Contact NCC: To set up a confidential meeting with NCC during HostingCon call - 239-828-5550 or e-mail tomm@com-broker.com  During HostingCon call 239-938-6566

The seller is a world recognized shared Ruby on Rails shared hosting firm and operates exclusively on a Linux platform. The Ruby centric firm served over 3,000 web sites.

The Ruby platform was used in the development of Twitter and has an avid international following. The company sold is well recognized  in this hosting sector.

NCC is acknowledged as the leading Internet business company business broker that provides services sellers. With over 300 completed assignments completed NCC sold its first Web Host company in 1997. NCC generally represents the owners of firms in a transaction.

Since 1994 NCC has represented owners of subscription based recurring revenue firms in the Internet and cable television sectors. NCC has developed relationships with thousands of buyers, represents clients on an exclusive bases. As a sellers representative NCC has a fiduciary responsibility to cast a wide net for its clients where firms that represent "Buyers" can only present your firm to one potential buyer at time.

Contact NCC for details on how they can assist you in selling your company at 239-282-5550.

Socks featured include; Navisite, Web.com, Rackspace and SAVVIS. According to NCC this snapshot will assit viindustry professionals a one stop location to obtain the pulse of the industry. Firms included in the group are primarily recurring revenue based internet firms, subscription based and provide direct web hosting, cloud computing, data center or co-location services. The selected companies reflect the general merger and acquisition sector that NCC provides its services.

Earlier this year NCC added "NCC WebHostBusiness" a Twitter feed that provides summary data and links to the same public information the firm researches on a daily basis. The NCC Twitter feed and Internet Stock information is positioned on the left column of the NCC web site page.

According to Tom Millitzer, President of NCC, "The goal is to distribute the information we research so that both buyers and sellers can be greater informed".

NCC is a leader in mergers and acquisitions in the Hosting sector. Since 1996 the company has represented the owners of firms in the sale of their companies. NCC prefers to represent sellers.

For more information regarding NCC call 239-282-5550

If you do not Twitter the most recent core data we have uncovered  is on the left.

WebHostBusiness is for professional Internet entrepreneurs, CEOs, business builders, finance personnel and Current WebHostBusiness Avatar on Twitterindividuals considering the divestiture of certain assets.

WebHostBusiness focuses on the following Sectors:

• Web Hosting
• Data Centers
• Colocation Facilities
• Recurring Revenue Cloud and SAAS Models
• Other Related Recurring Revenue Firms

WebHostBusiness Links to Stories that provide specific information regarding:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Financing
• Financial Reports
• "Important" Trends regarding the Previous three specifics.

We do not want to waste your time ---- The goal is that each Twit provide you a quick 10 word or less synopsis --- link --- specific industry #hash marks.

Why are we doing this: NCC is constantly researching this sector. It only seems natural for us to in fact "bookmark" via twitter a large portion of the data we already obtain from public sources.

The only NCC information we anticipate adding are relevant current listings, closings, Blogs and articles written by our staff that concerns these M&A and financial issues.

Thank you for following us ----- you will not find a million Twitters in your box - but important information intended to assist you in your overall strategy.

About NCC ---- since 1994 we have been representing firms in the telecommunications sector, We sold our first hosting company in 1997. When you decide to sell your firm we would appreciate your consideration of our services.

For more information contact: Tom Millitzer - 239-282-5550 ----- follow him on Twitter at Tom NCC

In late November NCC was selected from a field of six international merger and acquisition firms to conduct the sale as mandated by the shareholders. Two weeks after selection NCC prepared a comprehensive memorandum and bid package for this UK Hosting Company with annual revenues of £ 1,900,000 or ($3.1 million USD).

The minimum acceptable bid according to the shareholder agreements was based on an independent report prepared by a leading UK accounting firm and was to be an all cash transaction with a minimum bid of £1,600,000 (Approximately 2,520,000 USD / 1,830,000 EU).

NCC reported that almost three dozen firms from five countries showed interest in the transaction and that numerous bids were received.

Mr. Millitzer, president of NCC stated his thanks to the UK firm and all the international parties that expressed interest in this transaction.

For additional information regarding NCC or this release contact Ms. Lisa O'Brien VP NCC Administration at 239-282-5550 - 9-5 EST USA -5 GMT.