Features include integration with web hosting control panels, nested services, service contracts, logic-driven provisioning and server pooling.

Tucows Inc., a provider of Internet services to web hosting companies and also an ICANN accredited registrar, yesterday announced that they have released a new version of Platypus, its billing and subscriber management software for providers of Internet-related services.

While providing subscriber management, billing and provisioning for ISPs and access providers, Platypus 6.0 is designed to also alleviate the billing challenges shared and dedicated web hosting providers face, saving time and money. Platypus 6.0 feature includes, integration with web hosting control panels, nested services, service contracts, Logic-driven provisioning and server pooling, says the company.

"By automating and driving business processes with Platypus our customers are better able to sell and provision additional services to new and existing customers," said Elliot Noss, President and CEO, Tucows.