A screenshot of the Hosting Controller virtualization module’s “adding a virtual machine” page (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting software developer Hosting Controller ( www.hostingcontroller.com ) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a virtualization module based on Microsoft Hyper-V and Xen Hypervisor technology to enable automatic provisioning of virtualized partitions on both Windows and Linux-based servers. According to the press release, the HC Virtualization Module automates VPS provisioning and offers real-time service management to “activiate, suspend and resume partitions.” “Over the past twelve years we have been on a journey to transform hosting business into true automation with the power of software,” Babar Zaman, vice president of business development at Hosting Controller said in a statement. “We are extremely excited to launch the first ever unified virtualization solution suite that combines HC provisioning framework with Microsoft technology of Hyper-V for Windows & Xen Hypervisor technology for Linux.

A diagram depicting Consonus IT solutions deployment model (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Clean energy provider Midas Medici Group Holdings ( www.midasmedici.com ) announced on Friday it has completed its acquisition of colocation provider Consonus Technologies ( www.consonus.com ) to its definitive merger agreement entered into in May of 2010.  The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. First announced in May 2010 , Consonus has officially merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midas in an all-stock transaction

Web Hosting News – UNITED KINGDOM – Webhosting.uk.com, a UK based managed web hosting provider, today launched Cloud based SharePoint VPS Plans that offer 100% uptime guarantee. The company states that all of these servers are based on Hyper-v virtualization system and use Cloud hosting environment.

A map of iWeb’s Montreal data centers (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – Canadian Web host iWeb Technologies ( www.iweb.com ) announced on Wednesday that it has launched a line of Virtualization Ready Servers designed for applications that require virtualization tools.

A map of iWeb’s Montreal data centers (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – Canadian Web host iWeb Technologies ( www.iweb.com ) announced on Wednesday that it has launched a line of Virtualization Ready Servers designed for applications that require virtualization tools. iWeb says its Virtualization Ready Servers will support Xen Open Source, Microsoft HyperV and Parallels Virtuozzo. “Many of our customers are already using theses types of solutions, but we have had many requests for pre-installed solutions to simplify their lives.

Web Hosting News – MONTREAL, QUEBEC – iWeb (TSX-V :IWB) In its effort of offering its customers customized products, iWeb has launched Virtualization Ready Servers, a new line of Classic dedicated servers configured specifically for applications that require virtualization tools. A virtualization platform allows the conversion of a single physical server into several virtual servers.

A virtualization platform allows the conversion of a single physical server into several virtual servers. These platforms allow varied uses such as virtual private server ( VPS ) reselling or hosting, on a single physical server, applications that require separate software environments. For its Virtualization Ready Servers, iWeb has chosen to support three virtualization technologies that are recognized as industry standards: Xen Open Source, Microsoft HyperV, Parallels™ Virtuozzo

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A screenshot of Zimbra platform from Softopedia’s website (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Virtualization and cloud infrastructure provider VMware ( www.vmware.com ) announced on Monday that it has released the new version of its email and collaboration platform, VMware Zimbra 7. According to the press release, the latest version has new data sharing capabilities, improved calendaring and search functionality and upgraded management features. “VMware Zimbra continues to be the fastest-growing enterprise collaboration solution, now with more than 66 million paid mailboxes and more than 200,000 organizations using VMware Zimbra as their next-generation collaboration platform of choice,” Jim Morrisroe, vice president of Zimbra Products at VMware said in a statement.

A screenshot of Zimbra platform from Softopedia’s website (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Virtualization and cloud infrastructure provider VMware ( www.vmware.com ) announced on Monday that it has released the new version of its email and collaboration platform, VMware Zimbra 7. According to the press release, the latest version has new data sharing capabilities, improved calendaring and search functionality and upgraded management features.