Comprehensive Multi-Tiered Services Platform Contains Several New Features for Customized Hosted Exchange, Shared Hosting, Virtual Private Hosting and More
HostReview.com
Thursday, May 4, 2006; 09:17 AM
Herndon, VA – Today, SWsoft, a recognized leader
in server automation and virtualization software, announced the release
of PEM version 2.5 for telecom carriers, large Internet service
providers, and large hosting service providers. Several new customers,
including Reliance Infocom and ExchangeMyMail have adopted the upgraded
hosted application and services platform which contains more than 50
enhancements including several features that were developed and
integrated on behalf of direct customer feedback.
“SWsoft takes a partnership approach so PEM adopters can provide
input to our development process,” declared Doug Johnson, senior
product manager for solutions, SWsoft. “PEM 2.5 incorporates several
features that we developed on behalf of our partners so they could
configure the platform to deliver a broader combination of
differentiated services.”
New improvements added to the core PEM solution include:
Linux Shared Hosting – Added support for mail
clustering for improved uptime and reliability, FTP authentication
using LDAP, and domain name forwarding inside an HTML frame for
enhanced service branding. Windows Shared Hosting
– Included support for PHP4 within IIS Web hosting, support for Windows
streaming applications, DotNetNuke support, as well as important
security and anti-virus support features. Hosted Exchange
– In support of the Microsoft Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (HMC
3.5) platform, PEM now includes enhanced control of mailbox size
limits, support for all types of public folder shares, detailed control
of public folder size limits, and improved control over Exchange access
methods such as RPC-over-HTTP. Virtual Private Hosting
– All features provided by the Virtuozzo Power Panel are now available
through a single interface with a single login. In addition, PEM can
now create and manage VPSs with a pre-installed Plesk control panel. System Architecture
– PEM 2.5 delivers improved flexibility working with external DNS
servers, improved account management using LDAP, enhanced notification
of new service delivery, and improved hot fix automation. Improved Customization
– Several new control panel customization features were added,
including the ability to hide or show capabilities if they are not
offered to the customer, support for external menu items directly in
PEM, and the ability for providers to create and group proprietary Web
applications.
Several PEM 2.5 enhancements, such as the ability to add menu items
from external systems, enhance PEM’s position as the platform of choice
for service providers who want to offer differentiated services to
their customers.
Complete Hosting Solution for Service Providers
PEM is a datacenter automation solution that allows service providers
to automate the operational and billing processes associated with
hosted service offerings. The solution automates the entire customer
life-cycle, from accepting orders using an online storefront through
provisioning, billing, and customer service. End user customers utilize
the PEM multi-level, web-based interface to order and configure
services without contacting their service provider and without having a
detailed knowledge of server scripting.
About SWsoft
SWsoft is a recognized leader
in server automation and virtualization software. With more than 10,000
customers in over 100 countries, SWsoft's suite of products –
transparently integrated and extended through the OPEN FUSION
Initiative – delivers proven performance, reliability, manageability
and value. With offices around the world; SWsoft is a high growth
company, funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Venture Partners
and Intel Capital, offering comprehensive solutions including: Virtuozzo, Plesk, SiteBuilder, HSPcomplete and PEM. For more information about SWsoft, visit www.swsoft.com.
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