From: "Andrew Sprung" <andrew@sprungpr.com> To: <lwn@lwn.net> Subject: Professo releases AppStreamer, Linux-based "SP-in-a-Box" Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 12:31:38 -0500 www.professo.com From: Andrew Sprung/212-721-3495 Professo Releases AppStreamer SingleBox - ISP management platform automates service provision, billing, marketing New York, Nov. 1 -- ISP management software provider Professo announces the release of AppStreamer, a unique application service management platform for ISPs and other businesses offering Internet and ecommerce services. AppStreamer runs on Red Hat Linux version 6.2 and Solaris 2.5.1 operating systems. A server on which AppStreamer is installed becomes an instant SP-in-a-box, automating every aspect of application service. AppStreamer is the only application service management tool that performs all of the following: · Automates the creation, pricing, publishing, selling, provisioning, and management of service packages · Enables the SP's customers to self-manage their accounts · Supports operations with billing functionality · Provides easy management of resellers and end users through multi-level marketing AppStreamer, which has been powering Professo's own data center, is now available for single-box deployment (AppStreamer SingleBox) by service providers offering dedicated and shared server hosting. "While several software products manage various aspects of Internet/ecommerce service for SMEs, no management tool besides AppStreamer automates the full spectrum of operations necessary to sell, provision, upgrade on demand, and bill ecommerce-enriched ISP services," said Patrice Guyot, Professo's CEO. At present, the AppStreamer platform automates core Internet/ecommerce service provisioning -- domain registration, DNS configuration, Internet access, hosting, email accounts, e-store building software, payment gateway and merchant account. Professo's current ISV partners include Multiactive Software, Miva, OpenMarket, Quantified, and ClickPay. Professo is continuously working with independent software vendors to integrate new applications on the AppStreamer platform. Customers will be charged only for the applications they choose to use. Professo is also in discussions with server appliance vendors, to whom AppStreamer offers the opportunity to provide a real business solution to their service provider customers. Professo expects AppStreamer to be available pre-installed on server appliances by early 2001. "Until now, the whole process of packaging, provisioning, and managing services has been cumbersome and expensive," added Ajit Naidu, CTO at Professo. "That means not only labor wasted for the SP, but frustrating service delays and annoying procedures for end users. With AppStreamer inside its servers, an SP can provide customers with one-click ordering and instant provisioning." About Professo New York City-based Professo creates enabling software and service solutions that empower service providers (ISPs, ASPs, Data Center Operators, etc.) to offer smarter application service to their small and medium enterprises (SME) customers. Professo can be reached by calling 212-514-6644 or on the Web at http://www.professo.com