Web hosting provider Verio announced today that it released an upgraded version of NTT/VERIO PowerPortal, a customer service portal that allows managed hosting and colocation customers to view their Web hosting operations and network infrastructures in real time. Verio says the PowerPlatform allows customers to monitor the status of their servers and inquire about specific issues based on the information provided by the portal. The company said this transparency gives customers enhanced control over business-critical information.