PEM 2.6.4 enables service providers to centrally manage and deploy e-mail and collaboration solutions.

SWsoft, a server virtualization and automation software provider, announced today that service providers can now centrally manage and deploy e-mail and collaboration solutions based on Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 using the latest release of the SWsoft PEM data center automation solution.

PEM 2.6.4 integrates with the Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration Version 4.0 to fully automate the delivery of hosted Exchange Server and SharePoint services by service providers to their customers. With the latest PEM release, service providers can offer hosted Exchange Server services for direct sale to customers or through branded resellers.

"The SWsoft PEM solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration Version 4.0 makes it easy for service providers to customize service plans and offer a greater variety of messaging solutions, from basic e-mail to higher value services such as business-class e-mail and advanced collaboration tools," said John Zanni, managing director of Worldwide Hosting for the Communications Sector at Microsoft Corp.

"We are pleased to be able to work closely with Microsoft to deliver increased automation of messaging and collaboration solutions that help service providers meet the business needs of their customers, as well as branded resellers. This is part of a broad strategy, which includes support for the OPEN FUSION initiative and the Application Packaging Standard, to help service providers take advantage of emerging business opportunities such as software as a service", said Serguei Beloussov, CEO of SWsoft.