Affinity Internet Partners with Microsoft to Launch Best-In-Class Windows Hosting Platform
New Windows Platform Makes Affinity’s Gate.com Easiest Service for Building and Hosting Powerful, Dynamic Web Sites and Applications
Building an interactive web site has traditionally been time-consuming and complex. Gate.com’s Windows solution helps eliminate this hurdle by incorporating turn-key web applications that can be installed with a single click, making the addition of advanced applications like blogs and community forums an easy deployment for any skill-level.
“Microsoft hosting platforms provide the flexibility, security and scalability that service providers such as Affinity require to help customers design and deliver value-laden applications and services over the Internet,” said Pascal Martin, general manager of Worldwide Hosting Solutions at Microsoft Corp. “With Windows as its hosting platform, Affinity can best leverage the vast ecosystem of Microsoft developers to cost effectively deliver valuable tools and services to its customers’.”
According to a recent survey published by Yankee Group, with the advent of Web 2.0, the number of interactive web sites has increased by 24% over of the past two years, with small businesses web sites making up 95% of the web community.
“Gone are the days of brochure web sites, now every small business should have an engaging, interactive online presence,” said, Jim Collins, CEO, Affinity Internet. “We understand the demands of today’s developer and online business owner, which is why our Windows solution provides a full suite of advanced tools and web services. By aggregating the best possible tools and technologies with the industry’s best full service solutions, Affinity’s Gate.com environment sets a new standard.”
The Gate.com Windows packages include SQL Server 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0 at a cost-effective price point and leverage a wide-range of Microsoft technologies on the back-end such as Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Further details on all Windows packages are available at www.gate.com.
About Affinity Internet
Affinity Internet is committed to empowering its customers to write their own Internet success stories.
The company provides more than 180,000 web professionals and small businesses the tools to develop, maintain, market and support their web presence, making the Internet a useful and relevant part of their businesses. Affinity’s brands include: ValueWeb, for web design, ecommerce hosting and online marketing solutions and Gate.com, the cutting-edge UNIX and Windows web hosting service. Affinity's co-brand and private-label partner programs enable leading service providers and Internet brands to extend their value proposition to include feature-rich web site, ecommerce and online marketing services and applications.
Affinity’s services are supported by its customer service “success guides” – knowledgeable consultants with a passion for serving small businesses and a dedication to ensuring their growth and success.
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