Digex Incorporated provides Web, application, and enterprise managed hosting services for business worldwide. Its services include server management, application support, managed networking services, and customer care and support services. The company also offers advanced IT services, such as enhanced security, database services, high-availability and application optimization services, stress testing, and consulting services. As part of its services, Digex provides the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software, network technology, and systems management to offer its customers a range of managed hosting solutions. Its customers use its services to deploy their business solutions, including on-line financial services, on-line procurement, electronic retailing, and customer self-service applications. Its customers operate in a variety of industries, which include financial services, insurance, media and entertainment, manufacturing, retail, technology, communications, healthcare, and travel and hospitality. As of February 28, 2003, the company managed 3,319 servers in its data centers, which were located on the east and west coasts of the United States, and in Europe and Asia. Digex Incorporated was founded in 1996. As of November 14, 2003, Digex, Inc. is a subsidiary of Verizon Business.