Web Hosting Talk Australia Acquired by iNET Interactive

West Chester, Ohio, USA – October 7, 2008 — iNET Interactive has announced today the acquisition of Web Hosting Talk Australia, the leading online community focused on web hosting for the Australian marketplace. The move enables iNET Interactive to reduce confusion in the marketplace around the Web Hosting Talk brand, and it builds a bridge between Web Hosting Talk and the region-specific Web Hosting Talk Australia.

As part of the iNET Interactive network, Web Hosting Talk Australia will be migrated to iNET’s technology platform. While sharing many of the same technologies and design elements as Web Hosting Talk, Web Hosting Talk Australia will maintain its unique identity as it continues to serve the specific needs of the web hosting industry in Australia and the Pacific Rim. The more than 5,000 members of Web Hosting Talk Australia will benefit from new site functionality provided as a result of iNET Interactive’s expertise in online communities. The current Web Hosting Talk Australia advertisers will benefit from the increased reach into Australian audiences across the iNET Interactive network.

“We are pleased that we were able to make Web Hosting Talk Australia part of the iNET Interactive network of online communities,” stated Troy Augustine, President and CEO of iNET Interactive. “The acquisition reduces brand confusion in the marketplace, but it also adds a growing, well-moderated web hosting community to our network.”

Gary Meadows, the lead moderator at Web Hosting Talk Australia, and his moderation team will continue in their current roles. “iNET Interactive has gained recognition as a company committed to building online communities with the same passion and commitment as their original founders.”, said Mr. Meadows. “We are excited to become part of iNET Interactive as we take Web Hosting Talk Australia to the next level.”

About iNET Interactive
Founded in 2002, iNET Interactive is a social media company operating prominent online communities for Internet professionals and technology enthusiasts. Its vertically-focused communities incorporate user-contributed ratings, reviews, and discussion augmented with professionally-produced content.

About Web Hosting Talk Australia
Launched in 2002, Web Hosting Talk Australia is the largest online community focused on web hosting and hosted services within the Australian marketplace. WebHostingTalk is a registered trademark of iNET Interactive.