The
Planet's Server Matrix Division Selects WebHost Automation's
Helm Control System for Windows Servers [February
16, 2004]
DALLAS, Feb 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE)
-- The Planet Internet Services, Inc., a Dallas-based
global provider of managed hosting and value-added data
center services, is partnering with WebHost Automation
Ltd. to provide its Server Matrix Division customers
with WebHost Automation's Helm control panel software.
Under the open-ended agreement, the
Server Matrix Division of The Planet will offer Helm
at a monthly fee to customers who purchase, rent or
co-locate a Windows-based server. Server administrators
at any skill level can use the multi-server management
and control system to automate day-to-day tasks that
are otherwise completed by highly trained technicians.
"Our customers asked for it, and
now we're delivering," said Peter Pathos, president
and chief executive officer of The Planet. "Helm
easily and effectively manages features that companies
of all sizes want and need, including e-mail and Web-hosting
functions. It's a great fit as our preferred control
panel for low-end servers using Windows 2000 and 2003."
"The Planet is one of the fastest-growing
Web-hosting companies in the United States and this
partnership will continue to spread the benefits of
our Helm software to companies across the globe,"
said Mark Hall, director of WebHost Automation. "Helm
provides a broad range of services for the Web-hosting
business, whether it's controlling a single e-mail address
or managing the billing for an entire company."
WebHost
Automation Ltd., based in the United Kingdom, designs
and develops software-based systems for the Web hosting
industry. The company previously provided its software
for individual businesses, but now offers off-the-shelf
systems for all Web-hosting businesses. For more information,
visit www.webhostautomation.com,
or phone +44 (0)870 9220255.
About The Planet
The
Planet Internet Services, Inc. is a fast-growing, profitable
provider of managed hosting and Internet infrastructure
services for businesses and organizations that require
entry-level to enterprise IT support. The Planet's value-added
services include advanced server monitoring, database
administration, managed data storage, security products,
virtual private networks and backup services. Co-location
services are available for those customers desiring
to use their own Web servers and rely on the Company's
advanced, fault-tolerant facilities and network infrastructure.
The Planet's Server Matrix Division provides entry-level
and small business dedicated servers and co-location
offerings coupled with managed services and a customer
support portal. For further information, visit www.theplanet.com,
or www.servermatrix.com.
SOURCE: The Planet Internet Services,
Inc.
Michael A. Burns & Associates Inc.,
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