Web Hosted Applications Provider, Parallels, Releases New Plesk Sitebuilder

Herndon, Virginia- (The Hosting News) - March 10, 2008 - Server virtualization firm, Parallels, has released a new version of its Plesk Sitebuilder website-building software, with new features that enhance websites created, using an intuitive step-by-step design wizard and WYSIWYG editor.

Serguei Beloussov, CEO of Parallels noted, ''Parallels Plesk Sitebuilder 4.2 takes website creation to a whole new level with innovative features that are tightly integrated into the software to improve ease of use. The new version of Parallels website creation software demonstrates our commitment to delivering open solutions based on the Parallels Open Platform to help service providers add value to their offerings.''

Parallels Plesk Sitebuilder 4.2 integrates the Fotolia online micro-priced image marketplace into the softwareâ€™s WYSIWYG editor, allowing users to browse and buy photos directly from the Fotolia gallery without leaving the wizard. The software also includes a new design module featuring SitePal speaking avatar technology by Oddcast. SitePal enables users to deploy animated, talking characters on any website.

Parallels Plesk Sitebuilder is a next-generation, scalable website-building application that can be integrated into any business process for hosting providers, ISPs, registrars and telecoms. The software's easy-to-use, five-step wizard and 14 dynamic modules make this software a powerful and flexible solution. It is designed to work with hosting platforms that use the new Application Packaging Standard (APS), such as the Parallels Plesk Control Panel.

The Parallels Open Platform enables hosting with Parallels virtualization and automation technology through integration with a wide range of third-party applications and systems. The APS Standard (APS), a key element of the platform, is used by ISVs and service providers to seamlessly integrate applications to offer to the more than 10 million businesses and individuals that use Parallels products.

Parallels Plesk Sitebuilder 4.2 is available now for the Linux/Unix and Windows platforms.

Parallels (formerly SWsoft) is a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and service providers across all major hardware, operating systems, and virtualization platforms. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with 900 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia.

To learn more about the new offering, please visit: www.parallels.com/products/sitebuilder.

For more information about Parallels, please visit: www.parallels.com.

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