"State-of-the-art servers and 24-hour support, are key in attracting and keeping on-line customers," says SMG President Jeff Miller. Hosting adult sites since 1996, SunUp Media Group Inc. provides everything from domain names, to still images, live video and video streaming content, web and banner design, as well as high-speed connectivity.

By incorporating Cobalt RAQ 1, 2, or 3 servers as well as Penguin Super Unix Systems, HP Netservers, and a UNIX operating system, SunUp meets the needs of high-volume sites. Teaming with top providers like MCI, Sprint and UUNet, the company upholds a dependable infrastructure. Its servers are outsourced to Verio, global leader in network provisions.

While some companies struggle to keep up with the customers needs, SMG stays on top with a firm understanding of what those needs are. Prior to hosting, the company ran its own adult sites. "We were in the adult business," says Miller. "We had extra resources from running our own sites that we were not using so we decided to put them to use.

SMG also has a string of affiliates such as Herbal O, which specializes in Herbal Vibes and Penis Pros products. On August 1, SMG acquired the hosting customers of South Beach Hosting and Spotted Fly Technologies, owned by Scott Weber.

"We chose SunUp Media for three very good reasons." said Weber. "First, we know SunUp has the equipment to handle our customers, we know that SunUp's pricing was similair to ours, and most importantly, we know that SunUp will take outstanding care of our client base, which is very important to us!"

SunUp's virtual hosting packages range from $50 - $180 dollars per month, not including set up fees. Looking progressively towards the future of adult hosting, Miller believes that the leaders will prevail. "I see a consolidation...the medium size and larger companies expanding, and the smaller site market shrinking." By meeting the collective needs and demands of clients, and feeding the expanding market, SunUp Media Group is definitely a pacesetter and in a good position to stay on top.