Web hosting clients will have access to award-winning productivity software

ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 5, 2010) — KickAssVPS.com, a leader in Linux and Microsoft Windows Virtual Private Server hosting, announced today it will continue its partnership with SmarterTools, which allows it to offer its clients access to award-winning productivity software at no additional charge.

Through the partnership, KickAssVPS customers receive access to the latest versions of the SmarterMail mail server, SmarterStats Web log analytics and SEO software, and SmarterTrack customer service software at no cost to them. The automation and productivity software enables small to medium-sized businesses to operate more efficiently. KickAssVPS customers can receive their licenses to the software via their customer control panel.

SmarterMail is a cost-effective Microsoft Exchange alternative, bringing enterprise-level functionality to businesses, ISPs, and Web hosting environments. Features include a rich Webmail interface, detailed reporting, events/notifications, throttling, email archiving, intrusion detection/prevention, advanced synchronization, out-of-the-box antispam and antivirus, and optional add-ons for Exchange ActiveSync and Commtouch Antispam.

SmarterStats provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand website statistics, SEO tools, custom reports, data mining, geographic mapping, and more.

SmarterTrack is a powerful help desk application built for tracking, managing, and reporting on customer service and communications, including sales and support issues. Features include a Ticket system, Live Chat, WhosOn, branding and language support, cost analysis, data mining, reporting, surveys, and a Knowledge Base.

“For more than a year, SmarterTools has provided our clients with the feature-rich, robust software they need to succeed in running their businesses. SmarterTools enables us to make our services more valuable and competitive,” said Brian Emerson, president and CTO, KickAssVPS.com.
KickAssVPS.com provides standardized and customized Virtual Private Servers, operating with a 100% Microsoft Certified, United States-based workforce. Virtual Private Server plans, available on both Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms, start at $25 monthly. KickAssVPS.com also offers ColdFusion Hosting; SSL Certificates; Shared Web hosting; and Domain Name registration.

To learn more about KickAssVPS, please visit http://www.kickassvps.com.
To learn more about SmarterTools, please visit http://www.smartertools.com.

About KickAssVPS.com

A division of Point North Networks, Inc. KickAssVPS.com is one of the largest providers of Virtual Private Servers in the Midwest. KickAssVPS.com is Certified Microsoft Hosting Partner and Parallels Gold Partner, with a fully Microsoft Certified customer support team. Point North Networks, Inc. has over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing solutions for Fortune 500 companies, including 3M, BestBuy, and Carlson Companies.