First Annual Partner Only Event Scheduled for May 30-June 1 and Sponsored by Microsoft and VeriSign

Herndon, VA — February 23, 2006 – Today, SWsoft, an established leader in server virtualization and automation software, announced the Global Hosting Partner Summit taking place May 30 - June 1 at the Dulles Hyatt Hotel in Herndon, VA. This first SWsoft partner event will provide our over 400 current partners the ability to build stronger relationships, preview upcoming product releases and other SWsoft initiatives, provide direct feedback, and discover new ways of growing their hosting businesses.

“We are proud to put together an event that brings together our growing worldwide partner ecosystem who together represent the leaders and innovators of the hosting industry,” said Kurt Daniel, vice president of marketing and alliances. “Attending partners will be able to leverage significant technology updates and roadmap previews, demonstrations and best practices as well as networking with SWsoft, other hosting partners and an impressive peer group.”

Sponsored by leading companies such as Microsoft and VeriSign, the the SWsoft Global Hosting Partner Summit is a partner only event and space is limited. Official SWsoft partners are encouraged to register and book discounted hotel rooms now as both are subject to availability on a first come, first served basis. There is currently no registration cost for the event.

Participating partners will be able to:

• Receive previews of upcoming products and roadmaps

• Learn new ways to grow revenue

• Network with leading industry partners and peers

• Preview “live” demos of the latest products

• Interact face-to-face with senior SWsoft engineers

• Participate in product feedback sessions

• Become eligible for special promotions

• Enjoy DC/Northern Virginia in late spring

A detailed agenda of currently planned sessions and activities is located at http://www.swsoft.com/en/hostingsummit/agenda/.

To register or to become a sponsor, please visit http://www.swsoft.com/en/hostingsummit/. To become a SWsoft partner, visit http://www.swsoft.com/en/partners/registration/.

About SWsoft
SWsoft is a recognized leader in server automation and virtualization software. With more than 10,000 customers in over 100 countries, SWsoft's suite of products – transparently integrated and extended through the OPEN FUSION Initiative – delivers proven performance, reliability, manageability and value. With offices around the world; SWsoft is a high growth company, funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Venture Partners and Intel Capital, offering comprehensive solutions including: Virtuozzo, Plesk, SiteBuilder, HSPcomplete and PEM. For more information about SWsoft, visit www.swsoft.com.