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Exodus Communications
Overview Exodus Communications was an internet service provider and web hosting service that primarily dealt with dot-com businesses which emerged in the late 90's. The company was founded in 1994 under the original name “Fouress Incorporated”. It then merged with Exodus Communications, a separate business started by the same founders in 1996. The company's original headquarters were based in Sunnyvale, California.

Exodus was a leader in enterprise class web hosting, providing high quality hosting solutions such as managed hosting, dedicated server rental and colocation services. In fact, Exodus was the first company that offered a data center allowing colocation, where clients bring their own equipment and the bandwidth is provided by the hosting company.

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The company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001. At its peak, it operated 46 data centers, staffed by 4,500 employees. It was purchased by Cable and Wireless USA for $800 million in 2001. Cable and Wireless USA, which included assets purchased during the Exodus Communications bankruptcy, was taken over by SAVVIS, a provider of managed hosting, colocation and networking solutions for enterprises. Those interested in working for a high end web hosting firm can seek employment at SAVVIS.

What jobs pay the most at Exodus Communications?

CEO is the highest paying job at Exodus Communications at $156,000 annually.