SWsoft Announces Availability of Updated Version of Plesk Reloaded for Linux/UNIX

HERNDON, Va. -- Dec. 9, 2004 -- Today, SWsoft, the established leader in hosting automation and server virtualization software, launched Plesk 7.5 Reloaded for Linux/UNIX. Plesk 7.5 Reloaded is significant upgrade of the leading control panel for hosting providers worldwide and advances server automation in several key areas. Plesk 7.5 Reloaded offers enhanced Firewall, gaming, VPN, FileServer, Plesk SDK, Plesk API Modules, SiteBuilder integration and more than 20 new site applications.

"We are excited to be the first Web hosting provider to take advantage of SWsoft's latest breakthrough in control panel software," said Andreas Gauger, Chairman of the board of 1&1 Internet. "Plesk 7.5 Reloaded delivers new capabilities for protection, gaming, file sharing and virtual private networks that can deliver upon our promise to be first to market with innovative products at competitive prices without compromising strength and reliability."

"Plesk 7.5 Reloaded incorporates numerous suggestions from our customers and represents the most secure, powerful, reliable and open control panel on the market," said Kurt Daniel, director of marketing. "We've extended our solution to incorporate the most demanded features and applications and by making Plesk even more flexible through the innovative API modules and the Plesk SDK. Our customers and partners can now leverage these important new capabilities all within one single solution and can expect to see even more improvements in the future."

Raising the Competitive Bar for Control Panels

Plesk 7.5 Reloaded is latest release of the award-winning Plesk control panel software. This software adds many valuable new features and underscores the continued commitment to excellence SWsoft has made to hosting providers, resellers and end users. Plesk 7.5 Reloaded raises the bar by giving customers and partners more with the addition of enhanced security, gaming, VPN, file sharing, several powerful site applications, and much more.

Plesk 7.5 Reloaded for Linux/UNIX is currently available for purchase or lease at http://www.sw-soft.com/en/products/plesk75reloaded/. Plesk pricing starts as low as $199 for purchasing 30 domains and $29.99 for leasing 30 domains. Additionally, the Plesk powered CounterStrike GameServer is available at a purchase price of $99.

About SWsoft

SWsoft is the recognized leader in automation and server virtualization software for hosting service companies, communications providers, and enterprises. The company powers more than 70,000 servers for customers in over 100 countries. SWsoft's products deliver industry-leading performance, stability and manageability for its customers to increase flexibility and utilization of their limited IT resources. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices around the world; SWsoft is a privately held, profitable company, offering comprehensive solutions including: Plesk, Virtuozzo, PEM, HSPcomplete and SiteBuilder. For more information about SWsoft, visit www.sw-soft.com.