SWsoft’s Virtuozzo Server Virtualization Solution Awarded IBM ServerProven Status

November 15, 2004; 11:42 AM

Herndon, VA — November 15, 2004 - (HostReview) - Today, SWsoft, the established leader in hosting automation and server virtualization software, announced that Virtuozzo has achieved IBM ServerProven validation for IBM eServer xSeries Intel-based servers. 

Virtuozzo is capable of running on all IBM eServer xSeries systems on the Linux operating system, enabling IBM enterprise customers and hosting providers with the maximum ability to partition physical servers into hundreds or thousands of virtual private servers (VPS).

Virtuozzo achieved ServerProven status by being successfully deployed and running in a customer production environment.  WebCentral, Australia's largest hosting service provider hosting more than 60,000 websites and domains for corporations, government organizations and small and medium businesses, offers xSeries virtual dedicated servers powered by SWsoft's Virtuozzo solution.

"Our Virtual Dedicated solutions have been very effective in providing dedicated capabilities at a fraction of the cost of implementing a traditional dedicated solution," said Andrew Spicer, CEO, WebCentral.  "The Virtuozzo software has helped us to provide a practical alternative for developers seeking a quality testing, sandbox or basic production server at a more affordable price point."

"Several top service providers around the world rely on the proven flexibility, reliability and performance achieved with the combination of Virtuozzo on IBM xSeries systems," said Kurt Daniel, director of marketing, SWsoft.  "We are pleased that our solutions have been recognized for being optimized on IBM hardware and are developed to support virtually any customer environment."

Virtuozzo for IBM eServer xSeries

Virtuozzo™ for Linux is the most pervasive production virtualization software available.  Virtuozzo is ideal virtualization solution for production servers by providing isolated partitioning of physical servers, shared hardware, licenses and management tools.  SWsoft's low-overhead VPS technology offers Dynamic Partitioning, Resource Management, Virtualization and Mass Management for hosting service providers and enterprises.  With over 500 customers worldwide and 200,000 VPSs on production systems, Virtuozzo is a proven and trusted solution.

IBM has embraced Linux, and it is now recognized as an operating system suitable for enterprise-level applications running on IBM xSeries servers. Most enterprise applications are now available on Linux as well as Microsoft Windows, including file and print servers, database servers, Web servers and collaboration and mail servers.

IBM eServer solutions combine the foundation of IBM hardware, software and middleware with the strengths of applications from our solution developer Business Partners - all coupled with flexible financing and packaging options to help businesses meet and overcome the challenges of doing business in an on-demand world.

Virtuozzo for Linux Availability
Virtuozzo 2.6 for Linux is now available for hosting and enterprise customers.  For more information about Virtuozzo or to request a demo, visit www.sw-soft.com.

About SWsoft
SWsoft is the recognized leader in automation and server virtualization software for hosting service companies, communications providers, and enterprises.  The company powers more than 70,000 servers for customers in over 100 countries.  SWsoft's products deliver industry-leading performance, stability and manageability for its customers to increase utilization of their limited IT resources.  Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices around the world; SWsoft is a privately held, profitable company, offering comprehensive solutions including: Plesk, Virtuozzo, PEM, HSPcomplete and Confixx.  For more information about SWsoft, visit www.sw-soft.com.