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SWsoft Acquires WebHost Automation Ltd., Maker of Helm Control Panel
December 2007 by Marc Jacob
SWsoft announced it has acquired WebHost Automation Ltd., maker of the Helm control panel and billing software for Windows with nearly 1.5 million end users worldwide. WebHost Automation is based in Bristol, U.K.
The acquisition adds more Windows platform expertise to SWsoft, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and strengthens its position as a provider of Windows-based automation software solutions.
For SWsoft, the acquisition adds a significant worldwide customer base, including strong positions in the U.K. and South America. It also extends the reach of independent software vendors (ISVs) who package their software using the Application Packaging Standard (APS) to more end users who can take advantage of their software solutions. Helm customers benefit from an increased range of automation solutions from SWsoft.
SWsoft will maintain existing Helm development resources and continue to support Helm solutions through SWsoft’s 24x7 support centers. Over time, SWsoft will incorporate the best features of Helm with existing SWsoft products.
