July 11, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Server automation and virtualization provider SWsoft (swsoft.com) announced on Wednesday that its SWsoft Plesk 8.2 now supports the application packaging standard. APS defines a specification for software vendors to create pluggable applications that can be delivered by any service provider.
The new Plesk software also includes single sign-on technology, which streamlines the integration required by modern SaaS solutions by enabling end-users to manage applications using a single login and password.
"Plesk 8.2 is a major milestone for SWsoft that will allow service providers to extend affordable, reliable SaaS solutions to more customers, particularly small-to-medium businesses, and will create new revenue opportunities for software vendors," says Serguei Beloussov, CEO of SWsoft. "This release of Plesk delivers greater flexibility with new options for e-commerce and email protection, and further advances our open fusion initiative."
New features in Plesk 8.2 include APS standard support, single sign-on, Sitebuilder 4.0 integration, Plesk Anti-Virus powered by Kaspersky module, MIVA merchant e-commerce module, ColdFusion management interface, CommuniGate Pro support and MyLittleAdmin support.
