Hosting

Hosted Web Services (HWS) applications can be installed both locally (Intranet) and online (Internet - the "Web"). For online hosting, the infrastructure can be provided by the client or by HWS.

HWS offers hosting services for testing applications but recommends these hosting providers for long-term setups. These companies provide reliable, high-capacity networks to host websites, email, business applications, video and other modern, rich-media content.

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is an online storage web service providing unlimited storage capacity.

HWS recommends Amazon S3 for live mass data storage.
(mt) Media Temple, Inc. is an industry-leading web hosting and software services provider with headquarters in California, USA.

HWS recommends (mt) for individual site hosting.
Rackspace delivers enterprise-level cloud and managed hosting services from datacenters around the world.

HWS recommends Rackspace for Cloud Hosting.
Sunnyvision Ltd. is a leading web hosting and email provider based in Hong Kong, PRC.
HWS recommends Sunnyvision for dedicated servers.

Questions

Who can join HWS?

Everybody can submit an application to Hosted Web Services (HWS) - no matter business or individual. However, every application will be subjected to screening for valuation.

How to join HWS?

Joining the Hosted Web Services (HWS) is generally open for everybody - both individuals and businesses - but all applications will be screened for valuation. You can initiate your application with a simple text presentation through this form.

Do I need a hosting account?

You need a hosting account if you want to put your application online unless you do that from your own location/server. You can either choose your own hosting provider or one recommended by Hosted Web Services (HWS) Hosting.

Do I need a package?

Web and Intranet Packages build the platform on which applications are used. You do not need a Hosted Web Services (HWS) package if you already have an environment suitable for the applications you want.

How are applications selected?

Several applications of the same type are selected based on project needs. These applications are then evaluated to see which one(s) fit(s) best into the project's frame of requirements. Other considerations are costs, ease of use, extensions... Often, only one or two out of half a dozen or more app...

How to get applications?

The applications listed by HWS are part of projects executed by HWS. If you want to get your own application individually, you may visit the application developer's web site for more information.

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HWS adds RPX

Hosted Web Services (HWS) adds RPX to the list of supported applications. RPX helps to effortlessly authenticate users with their existing account on Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, Twitter, MySpace, AOL, Windows Live/MSN/Hotmail, or any other OpenID provi...

HWS adds Rackspace

Hosted Web Services (HWS) add Rackspace to the list of hosting providers. Rackspace delivers enterprise-level cloud and managed hosting services from datacenters around the world.

Autumn of Projects 2009

The first Autumn of Projects (AoP) will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from September 21st to 27th, 2009. This is also a Special Edition. The 2009 AoP edition will be hosted by Cintha. Planned topics include: Creative and Executive Crowdsourcing...

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