April 6, 2006 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Web hosting provider Affinity Internet has announced the launch of a Microsoft Windows web and application hosting platform. The platform utilizes the latest Microsoft development tools and will initially be offered on Affinity’s new web hosting solution, Gate.com (http://www.gate.com).
Gate.com’s Windows solutions offer developers an effective way of establishing interactive websites by ‘incorporating turn-key web applications that can be installed with a single click, making the addition of advanced applications like blogs and community forums an easy deployment for any skill-level’.
“Microsoft hosting platforms provide the flexibility, security and scalability that service providers such as Affinity require to help customers design and deliver value-laden applications and services over the Internet,” said Pascal Martin, General Manager of Worldwide Hosting Solutions at Microsoft Corp. “With Windows as its hosting platform, Affinity can best leverage the vast ecosystem of Microsoft developers to cost effectively deliver valuable tools and services to its customers.”
“Gone are the days of brochure web sites, now every small business should have an engaging, interactive online presence,” said, Jim Collins, CEO, Affinity Internet. We understand the demands of today’s developer and online business owner, which is why our Windows solution provides a full suite of advanced tools and web services. By aggregating the best possible tools and technologies with the industry s best full service solutions, Affinity’s Gate.com environment sets a new standard.”
Affinity is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that leverages its partnership with Microsoft to offer solutions incorporating the latest Microsoft technologies. Gate.com Windows packages offer SQL Server 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0. The company caters for around 180,000 web professionals and small businesses.
