American LubeFast chooses AxiomSI to Migrate and Host Data Center Operations

    ATLANTA--Nov. 6, 2001--AxiomSI, an Atlanta based full service Application Hosting and Professional Services firm has signed an agreement to provide American LubeFast of Lawrenceville, Georgia with managed application hosting from AxiomSI's data center delivered via Citrix(R) MetaFrame XP(TM) .
    American LubeFast operates 62 automotive lube centers throughout the Southeast, and needed to consolidate their information in a secure and centralized environment.
    AxiomSI was chosen to migrate American LubeFast's entire data center operations from California to AxiomSI's Atlanta data center. Leveraging the Citrix(R) MetaFrame XP(TM) platform AxiomSI has deployed American LubeFast's mission critical point of sale, inventory control, and corporate management applications to 52 locations utilizing multiple operating systems in a terminal server environment accessed via the internet.
    "I felt comfortable choosing AxiomSI because of their in-depth knowledge of the Application Server platform and their ability to work with a vast array of applications," said Kurt Galle, IS Manager for American LubeFast. "The ASAP platform provides us with the storage, security and fault tolerance measures we require to maintain a smooth operations environment, a rapid deployment methodology to bring new stores online quickly, and scalability to handle our future growth plans."

    About AxiomSI

    Since 1996, AxiomSI personnel have deployed and serviced software application infrastructures for over 1,000 business customers around the world. On behalf of our customers, we develop and implement enterprise-wide solutions for server-based application deployment, thin-client, network security, wireless connectivity and other networking solutions. AxiomSI's professional services encompass consulting, system design and integration, certified training and 24x7 support.
    AxiomSI's Application Hosting organization delivers end-to-end application management and hosting solutions, including application QoS, bandwidth provisioning, storage and capacity services and managed security, through our multi-tiered ASAP(SM) (Axiom Solutions Application Provisioning) services.
    WorldCom/UUNet recently named AxiomSI "ASP of the Year." Our key engineering resources have led the company to be selected as one of the top integrators of Citrix solutions by Citrix Systems, Inc. AxiomSI, privately held and fully funded, is headquartered in Atlanta with offices in Charlotte, NC; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Washington DC.

    About American LubeFast

    American LubeFast, a privately held, Atlanta based company, currently owns and operates sixty-two (62) automotive lube centers throughout Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Fifty-one (51) of these locations were acquired from Super-Lube, Inc. in August of 1999; many continue to operate under the Super-Lube name. American LubeFast distinguishes itself from other Quick Lube companies by being the largest independently owned and operated chain in the industry and a Partner in Castrol's Select Service(R) program. While others expand through franchising, American LubeFast intends to continue on this course as it expands throughout the southeast.
    American LubeFast takes pride in being more than just an Oil-Change center by providing Total Preventative Maintenance Car Care for their customers. Recognizing that our customers are spending more time in their cars, our focus is on their safety, "Protect your car...Protect your Family." Many government agencies, national fleet companies, used car dealerships, and corporations realize preventative maintenance reduces operating costs, and take advantage of our expanding "Total Fleet Care Programs." To support this, American LubeFast accepts every Major Fleet Credit Card and Major Fleet Card.

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