Ensim Releases Unify Express Web Hosting Edition for Windows

May 8, 2006; 08:44 AM

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Ensim, the leading supplier of service enablement and automation software for hosted IP and application services, today announced the availability of Ensim Unify Express Web Hosting Edition for Windows. This version of Unify Express enables service providers to deploy, launch and manage a complete Microsoft Windows-based Web hosting solution -- including Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Web Starter Kit -- in a single package. Small and mid-size service providers worldwide can now enter the Windows-based hosting market effortlessly and with reduced capital expenditures.

Ensim Unify Express' platform license and installation fees will be waived for a limited time as part of a special promotion offered in collaboration with Microsoft.

"As the demand for Windows-based hosted services keeps growing, service providers need a centralized platform that enables them to quickly deploy their offering," said John Zanni, Director of Hosting at Microsoft Corp. "With Unify Express, hosters gain an all-in-one solution that can easily grow with their needs by adding Ensim's pre-built service managers for applications such as Microsoft Exchange Server and Windows SharePoint Services."

"Ensim Unify Express Web Hosting Edition for Windows answers the compelling call from hosters who would like to launch a Windows-based Web hosting solution with limited resources and looking to benefit from an automated service enablement platform," said Sandip Gupta, CEO at Ensim. "Our collaboration with Microsoft enables hosters to participate in the rapid growth of Windows Web Hosting services."

Highlights of Ensim Unify Express Web Hosting Edition for Windows:

-- Fastest time to market through Express -- a Windows-based service delivery platform

-- Lowest support costs with comprehensive delegated administration, allowing enterprises and users to self-manage efficiently

-- The capability to target different markets easily through advanced service configuration and modular package bundles

-- Elimination of provisioning errors with a fully automated process and advanced roll-back capabilities

-- The ability to easily broaden hosted offerings by adding existing service managers for Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows SharePoint Services or Microsoft Office Live Communication Server to match customer demands

Availability

Ensim Unify Express Web Hosting Edition for Windows is immediately available. For more information and a product demonstration, please visit http://www.ensim.com/products/express/index.html or contact Ensim directly at 1-877-693-6746.

About Ensim Corporation

Ensim is the leading supplier of service enablement and automation software for hosted IP and application services. Over 250 Service Providers worldwide depend on proven and award winning Ensim products to simultaneously lower their operational cost and accelerate the deployment of revenue generating services and applications, including Belgacom, Earthlink, Telus, and Siemens Communications. Ensim is Microsoft Gold Certified, and also has strategic partnerships with leading infrastructure vendors, including BroadSoft, HP and Sylantro, enabling joint customers to realize the rapidly growing hosted web, VoIP, messaging and collaboration services opportunity. For more information, visit http://www.ensim.com or contact Ensim at 1-877-693-6746, 1-408-745-3300 outside the United States.

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