Directory Lists 75 "Standout, Channel-Focused Vendors"

HERNDON, Va., November 10, 2006 ・SWsoft, maker of the award-winning Virtuozzo operating system-level virtualization software, has been named to CRN Magazine's new Emerging Vendors Directory for 2006.

"CRN's Emerging Vendors captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants," reports the magazine in its October 30, 2006 issue (www.crn.com/sections/special/emergingvendors/index.jhtml).

"SWsoft, the Herndon, Va.-based maker of Linux and Windows-based Virtuozzo virtualization software, grew a whopping 98 percent in 2005 and launched a significant channel program for VARs and integrators this past summer," wrote CRN's Paula Rooney in her article, "6 Virtualization Contenders," in the same issue.

"This recognition follows an increase in investment through our development of relationships with a growing number of channel partners and in our worldwide channel program," said Kurt Daniel, vice president of marketing and alliances, SWsoft. "We look forward to accelerating momentum with our partners around Virtuozzo operating system-level virtualization in the year ahead."

Current SWsoft channel partners are listed at www.swsoft.com/en/partners/enterprise.
Prospective partners are encouraged to visit www.swsoft.com/en/partners/howtopartner.

Virtualization Efficiency and Manageability
Virtualization technology has the ability to increase data center density many times. By consolidating tens, or hundreds of virtual environments on one physical server, IT managers can reduce hardware costs, while increasing utilization. The ability to effectively manage and automate a growing catalog of virtual assets ensures that complexity is reduced and that virtualization delivers cost savings.

With Virtuozzo operating system (OS)-level server virtualization technology, a single Linux or Windows OS instance can be dynamically partitioned into multiple, highly-efficient virtual environments. Virtuozzo is the first and only virtualization technology that addresses the challenge faced by today痴 datacenters of operating systems sprawl where a number of different operating systems require support, maintenance and updating.

Virtuozzo provides efficiency and manageability that result in the lowest total cost-of-ownership and fastest ROI for customers.

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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 award-winning products delivers proven performance, manageability and value. SWsoft is a high-growth company funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Venture Partners and Intel Capital. For more information about SWsoft, visit www.swsoft.com.