Allows software vendors and resellers to offer Software as-a-Service using the application service provision (ASP) model hosted by Globix.

Managed hosting provider, Globix UK and smartfundit.com, a unified platform for software funding, today announced the formation of a partnership.

Under the partnership, together they will provide independent software vendors (ISV) with the opportunity to offer customers a comprehensive end-to-end software delivery service, supported by finance web platform. This unique partnership provides software vendors and resellers with the opportunity to offer Software as-a-Service using the application service provision (ASP) model - hosted by Globix and backed up by smartfundit.com. Globix will provide the managed hosting service, while smartfundit.com will offer on-demand finance options through its finance web platform, claims the company.

Christian Eckley, Sales and Marketing Director at Globix UK explained, "I believe we have developed a unique sales solution that will give software vendors a major competitive advantage. From a secure single platform, customers will be able to make their software selection and arrange finance to purchase the software as a service in one straightforward process.  The whole point of Software as a Service is that it is just that – it provides a service."

Justin Floyd, Chairman of smartfundit.com added, "The partnership between Globix and smartfundit.com has created the ultimate sales support service for ISVs and their customers.  It allows an ISV's customer to better manage the cost of software procurement by providing access to industry's leading software financiers in one easy-to-use platform."