SoftLayer Integrates API with Plesk; Announces Partnership with rackAID

SoftLayer announced today that it had completed the first level of integration between its API and the Plesk utility for managing server infrastructure.

Plesk users can now use a single interface to seamlessly access all SoftLayer management tools. Nathan Day, Chief Technology Officer of SoftLayer, will be presenting this new feature at the third annual Parallels Summit in Washington, D.C., on May 19 and 20, 2008.

SoftLayer also announced that it had added rackAID to its Preferred Partner Program. rackAID is now a preferred service provider of server management and Plesk expert solutions to SoftLayer. The agreement builds upon the two companies’ long-standing referral program.

rackAID delivers managed services and support to businesses employing SoftLayer infrastructure for their global IT needs. The company is a specialist in administering and maintaining computing clusters utilizing the Plesk control panel.

“SoftLayer believes that the best approach for our customers is to create an ecosystem of best-in-class solutions that work together to address all requirements,” said George Karidis, Chief Strategy Officer at SoftLayer. “We prefer not to compete with our partners; rather, we seek out companies that share our vision and approach to help our customers grow.”

About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer delivers next-generation web hosting and on-demand data center services on a global basis from facilities located in Dallas, TX, Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC. Utilizing proprietary management tools coupled with the industry’s first network-within-a-network topology, the company delivers unprecedented power and control to securely manage IT environments while providing unparalleled scalability. For more information please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.

About rackAID
Since 2000, rackAID has been a leader in outsourced IT infrastructure management. By delivering cost-effective support solutions, rackAID clients benefit from increased uptime, greater security and the peace of mind that their online operations will run smoothly and efficiently. rackAID provides IT management services for major Web hosting control panels and Linux-based servers. It offers a range of services to meet the demands of nearly any hosting project. Visit http://www.rackAID.com for more information.

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