The virtualization technology helps to optimize server infrastructure and streamline 10,000 virtual environments while reducing power consumption.

STRATO, a hosting provider in Europe, yesterday announced that by implementing SWsoft's Virtuozzo virtualization solution, it has reduced its electric power consumption per customer by 30 percent.

Demand for virtual environments shows the largest increase rate and uses the capacity of a third of the 30,000-plus STRATO servers. As part of a recent expansion of its two datacenters in Berlin and Karlsruhe, STRATO optimized server management using SWsoft solutions, increasing the efficiency of its virtual environments while also reducing electric power consumption per customer by 30 percent.

By implementing an SWsoft Virtuozzo virtualization solution, STRATO was able to increase the number of customers on a single server by 30 percent and streamline the administration of 10,000 virtual environments.

"SWsoft's virtualization and automation solutions are just perfect for STRATO's needs," said Julien Ardisson, chief technology officer, STRATO AG. "They ensure that all our customers get the guaranteed capacity for their virtual environment – regardless of the physical server. In addition, using Virtuozzo enables us to serve the individual requirements of our customers with greater flexibility."

"Using Virtuozzo virtual environments rather than dedicated physical servers is helping STRATO to reduce its total cost of ownership, while conserving energy," said Soeren von Varchmin, managing director for SWsoft's European and Asian operations.