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Swisscom IT Services Uses Parallels Virtualization and Automation Technology To Deliver Service Upgrades |
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February 9, 2008 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Swisscom IT Services AG (http://www.swisscom.com), one of the leading provider of telecommunication and IT services in Switzerland, is offering Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and dedicated virtual servers using Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, Parallels Plesk Control Panel and Parallels Business Automation software.
Starting in February 2008, Swisscom IT Services AG, a subsidiary company of Swisscom AG, will offer hosted virtual and dedicated servers to complete their web hosting product portfolio.
"The Parallels products are ideal for our needs. Just 20 minutes after completing an online order, our customers get full access to their dedicated virtual servers without any manual intervention by our technicians," said Peter von Gunten, product manager, Midrange Hosting, Swisscom IT Services. "By using Parallels Business Automation to streamline the whole supply chain from ordering to provisioning and billing, we can offer our services at very attractive prices."
Swisscom IT Services for large enterprises provides a range of services from system integration to full service management. The addition of VPS and dedicated servers for Linux and Windows completes Swisscom's product set for small and medium-sized enterprises.
"We are pleased that Swisscom IT Services AG chose Parallels virtualization and automation products to power its new server offerings," said Nils Hueneke, director for Hosting EMEA, Parallels. "Swisscom IT Services AG and its customers will benefit from our ongoing initiative to advance an open platform for hosting with continued innovation in hosting automation."
The Parallels Open Platform enables hosting with Parallels virtualization and automation technology integrated with a wide range of third-party applications and systems. The Application Packaging Standard (APS), a key element of the platform, is used by independent software vendors (ISVs) and service providers around the globe to seamlessly integrate applications currently offered to more than 10 million businesses and individuals that use Parallels products.
Each Parallels component helps deliver part of Swisscom s optimized computing environment. Parallels Business Automation software manages ordering, billing, collecting, and reporting of server resources. Parallels Plesk Control Panel makes server administration efficient by automating a large number of tasks that allow service providers to reduce operating costs while increasing profitability and customer satisfaction. Parallels Virtuozzo Containers dynamically partition a single Linux or Windows operating system instance into highly efficient and scalable virtual environments.
Swisscom IT Services AG is one of the leading Swiss IT service providers with over 2,700 employees. Its core business covers system integration and outsourcing of IT services. Business with external customers accounts for the majority of the company's revenue. Swisscom IT Services has proven industry know-how in the telecommunications, healthcare, public administration and media markets. Together with its subsidiary Comit, acquired at the beginning of 2006, the IT service provider also serves numerous customers in the financial sector. Swisscom IT Services is a subsidiary company of Swisscom AG. |
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