December 21, 2007 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – SWsoft (http://www.swsoft.com) has acquired WebHost Automation Ltd. (http://www.webhostautomation.com/), maker of Helm and a competitor in the area of development and production of web hosting control panels and billing software. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, WebHost Automation has nearly 1.5 million end users worldwide for its Windows solution.
"By integrating Helm into the SWsoft family of automation and virtualization solutions and partners through our Open Fusion initiative, Helm customers will be able to take advantage of a wider array of solutions and new business opportunities such as software as a service (SaaS)," explained SWsoft’s CEO, Serguei Beloussov. “For SWsoft, the acquisition adds a significant worldwide customer base, including strong positions in the U.K. and South America. It also extends the reach of independent software vendors (ISVs) who package their software using the Application Packaging Standard (APS) to more end users who can take advantage of their software solutions. Helm customers benefit from an increased range of automation solutions from SWsoft.”
"Helm customers and partners will benefit from the depth and breadth of solutions and resources offered by SWsoft," added WebHost Automation’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Hall. "As a profitable and rapidly growing company, SWsoft provides the stability and support required by customers investing in software infrastructure solutions."
SWsoft’s acquisition boosts its Windows capability and strengthens its position as a provider of Windows-based automation software solutions through the purchase of a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
“The increasing demand for Windows-based solutions in the hosting industry is providing a tremendous growth opportunity for application and tool vendors,” added Managing Director of Worldwide Hosting for Microsoft Corporations, Mr. John Zanni. “Integrating Helm into its portfolio gives SWsoft the means to reach a wider audience and provider a fuller, richer experience to its customers.”
SWsoft is a global leader in virtualization and automation software that helps consumers, businesses, and service providers optimize their use of technology. The company's software is used by 700,000 customers in 125 countries. SWsoft has recently bought three automation software companies - Sphera, Ensim Pro and Positive Software.
