Cloud Server Provider DigitalOcean Hires 5W Public Relations

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May 30, 2013, 12:26 ET

NEW YORK, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalOcean, a New York-based cloud server and hosting provider, named 5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independent public relations firms in the U.S, as its agency of record. The agency will carry out media relations and provide strategic communications counsel.

Boasting over 200,000 Linux--based cloud servers since inception, DigitalOcean is a TechStars startup accelerator graduate. Each SSD "Droplet" (the company coined term for its cloud servers) provides industry-leading disk and network performance, coupled with the capability to easily migrate and resize existing Droplets with a single click. Cloud server plans start at only $5 per month for 512MB of RAM, 20GB SSD, 1 CPU, and 1TB Transfer.

"5WPR is excited to become a part of the industry leading DigitalOcean platform, a company that is truly on the forefront of this growing and evolving space," said Ronn Torossian, CEO, 5W Public Relations.

DigitalOcean was built for developers and offers hundreds of helpful articles and tutorials on how to set-up your cloud server, from how to set-up SSH keys to walkthroughs and screencasts. The platform leverages KVM cloud technology and provides a simple name spaced API giving users full control and providing an overall top of the line experience.

"5WPR has a proven track record of success within the technology industry and we are confident in their ability to help grow our business and showcase the solutions we have created for developers," says Ben Uretsky, CEO of DigitalOcean. "As we continue to evolve and grow within the industry we look forward to the guidance and strategic approach that 5WPR will bring to our brand."

ABOUT 5W PUBLIC RELATIONS:
5W Public Relations (5W) is a full-service agency known for cutting edge programs that engage people with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 100 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, CSR, Sustainability Communications), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and digital strategy, 5W brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results driven approach to communications. Follow 5WPR on Facebook here

Contact: Ronn Torossian 5W Public Relations 212-999-5585 [email protected]

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