Belt-tightening At Aperian
Company reduces workforce by 20 percent

March 16, 2001 -- Web hosting and managed services provider Aperian, Inc. said today it is reducing its nationwide workforce by 20 percent, or 39 positions.
The companysaid the cuts "primarily affect positions associated with initiatives that have not met revenue targets."
Calling the action ``hard but healthy,'' Aperian president and COO Wayne Irwin said the moves will eliminate low-revenue activities and refocus the company on its core business of providing Internet-related data-center services.
"At Aperian we operate by six simple rules that give every employee clear guidance when it comes to making business decisions," said Irwin. "That is essential in a business environment where change may be the only constant.
"Two of our rules govern all decisions and activity associated with resource allocation and support of Aperian's financial goals,'' Irwin continued. "When our activities fail to meet established criteria, we need to be disciplined in living by our rules, even when that involves a difficult decision such as the one today. Our customers, employees and shareholders will be well-served by this discipline.''
. Aperian, Inc. provides secure and scalable managed Internet service solutions.