Cinemark USA taps Hostnet to provide IT services as part of the acquisition of Century Theaters

Richardson, TEXAS – January 10, 2007 --- Hostnet today announced that Cinemark USA, one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in North America operating 399 theatres, has selected Hostnet, Inc. and has entered into a contract to provide strategic information technology services as part of the acquisition of Century Theaters.

As part of its sourcing strategy, Cinemark USA has turned to Hostnet as its IT  infrastructure services partner to simplify the deployment and management of standard IT infrastructure services used at Cinemark’s corporate office and at there theatres.

“Our Global IT Infrastructure Program delivers standard services to our international markets in support of Cinemark’s growth targets,” said Doug Fay, chief technology officer for Cinemark USA. “We chose Hostnet based on our confidence in their IT service delivery model that supports our growth requirements.”

 “We are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Cinemark USA to achieve even greater growth and recognition,” said Matthew Ramsey, president and CEO, Hostnet, Inc. “Our companies share an entrepreneurial spirit and a passionate commitment to customer service and innovation. We believe that Hostnet IT services expertise will help Cinemark USA attain its strategic expansion and enhance the service experience for both Cinemark customers and its people.” 

About Hostnet, Inc.

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Hostnet, Inc. is a leading provider of next-generation technology solutions for the SME (Small to Medium Enterprises) market.  Hostnet’s propriety software controls large scale data centers enabling their customers to acquire information technology in the same manner they access electricity.  Hostnet’s customers pay only for what the use avoiding large capital expenditures, wasted capacity and under utilized computers.  For more information about Hostnet please visit http://www.hostnetinc.com or call 214.800.5501.

About Cinemark USA

Cinemark USA, Inc, a leader in the theatre exhibition industry operates 399 theatres and 4,478 screens in 37 states in the United States and internationally in 13 countries, mainly in Mexico, South and Central America. True stadium seating, wall-to-wall screens and digital sound are all hallmarks of a Cinemark theatre. Cinemark was also among the first theatre exhibitors to offer advanced real-time Internet ticketing at its own website. Visit Cinemark.com for information about show times or ticket purchases.   For more information about Cinemark please visit www.cinemark.com.