Web hosting provider Hivelocity (hivelocity.net) publicized on September 28, 2007 that it has reached Gold Partner status with server automation and virtualization provider SWsoft (swsoft.com) by offering SWsoft Plesk and Virtuozzo hosting solutions as part of its dedicated server offerings.

Hivelocity intends to continue its leadership in the dedicated hosting space with competitive VPS offerings that provide customers with new levels of value. The company will launch its VPS hosting solutions based on Virtuozzo within the next few weeks.

"We are pleased to see Hivelocity reach the Gold Partner level and continue their track record of differentiation with competitive SWsoft Plesk and Virtuozzo software solutions," said Kurt Daniel, VP of marketing and alliances for SWsoft. "With these solutions and through our OPEN FUSION initiative, Hivelocity will be able to optimize the delivery of software as a service and traditional hosting services to take advantage of emerging market opportunities."