SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), provider of innovative cloud communicationscomputing solutions, today announced the availability of its new Windows Cloud Server hosting solution. Now, businesses of all sizes on Windows-based networks have a cost-effective, flexible,easy Web host option enabling them to instantly deploy cloud servers, virtual private servers, geographically aware DNSfull IPv6 support. Previously, this solution was available only for Linux systems. The 8x8 Cloud Server hosting solution for Windows is available nowcan be purchased online at .

With 8x8's new Windows hosting service, IT project managers, consultantsCIOs have access to the most up-to-date Virtual Private Server (VPS)cloud server technologies without having to invest in new IT equipmentspend hours setting it up. Within minutes, businesses can be uprunning on a new server, have access to more memory, storagebandwidthmanage everything from a custom, web-based control panel purpose-built for optimal efficiencyease of use.

"Businesses are moving away from on-premise computing solutions in order to save money on infrastructurethe accompanying man-hours needed to manage it," said Andy Schwabecher, General Manager of Hosting Solutions at 8x8. "While other providers are head down building solutions for software developers, 8x8 is focused on bringing user-friendly cloud server technologies such as snapshots, cloning, availability zoneshourly billing to conventional IT groups."

Features of the 8x8 Windows Cloud Server Hosting Solution include:

  • Easy user interface - A simple, straight forward self-service portal
  • No set-up fees or contracts - Simply pay by the hour or by month
  • Server snapshots - Grab a snapshot of your serveruse it to restore or rebuild your server, or build a new, cloned server
  • RAID-10 storage - Every server utilizes RAID-10 disk storage, providing high performancereliability
  • Automated provisioning - Build a new server or upgrade an existing one quicklyeasily with the automated features available from the self-service portal
  • Memoryprocessing power - Have access to guaranteed RAM, CPUbandwidth
  • Other features - Public IP addresses, IPv6, private networks, firewalls, SSH key logins,an out-of-band console

The 8x8 Windows Cloud Server hosting solution is available now at starting at $49 per month or $0.12 an hour.

About 8x8, Inc.

8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), a pioneer in the development of cloud-based VoIP, video, mobile,unified communications solutions, leverages its patented software technologies to deliver industry-leading SaaS applications to businesses of any size with employees in any location. We offer integrated business communicationscloud computing services that are designed to meet the highest levels of availability, reliabilityscalability. Increasingly, businesses are finding they can reduce costs, improve productivity,be positioned competitively for the future by choosing 8x8 for their mission critical, cloud-based communicationscomputing needs. For additional information, visit . 


CONTACT: Joan Citelli

         8x8, Inc.

         (408) 654-0970

         jcitelli@8x8.com
Source: 8x8, Inc.

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