Deploys Virtuozzo and Plesk to manage services for approximately 30,000 customers and 65,000 registered domain names.

.masterhost, a provider of hosting service, today announced that it has selected SWsoft Virtuozzo virtualization software and Plesk control panel software, to manage services for over 30,000 customers with more than 65,000 registered domain names.

According to the company, the products from SWsoft, is recognized in server automation and virtualization software, will help .masterhost broaden its offerings on both the Windows and Linux platforms. masterhost had initially selected Virtuozzo to maximize its server resources. The company added Plesk because of its integration with Virtuozzo, as part of SWsoft's OPEN FUSION initiative.

Virtuozzo creates multiple virtual environments on a single physical server to share hardware, licenses and management resources. Using Virtuozzo and Plesk, users can deploy templates of Plesk systems in seconds with the complete isolation of a dedicated server. masterhost is a SWsoft Platinum Partner, providing .masterhost with the SWsoft support at reasonable prices, including direct access to SWsoft developers, executive management and 24 hour support staff.

"SWsoft Virtuozzo and Plesk software support our overall growth strategy by enhancing our ability to deliver reliable and easy-to-use solutions to our customers with greater efficiency and minimal downtime," said Aleksandr Ovchinnikov, Chief Commercial Officer, .masterhost.

"As a result of the Virtuozzo and Plesk integration, we expect .masterhost to realize a significant return on investment and generate new revenue. SWsoft's strategic partnership with Russia's leading hosting service provider shows our industry leadership and our ability to deliver comprehensive, innovative hosting solutions," said Soeren Von Varchmin, Managing Director for European/Asian Operations, SWsoft.