Phase2 International

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Phase2 International
IndustrySoftware development
Headquarters Honolulu, HI
Website www.phase2.com

Phase2 International , Phase 2, was a privately owned, US-based cloud computing provider headquartered in Honolulu, HI. [1] [2] [3] The company offered hosted business software and cloud servers, including information technology knowledge, security, compliance, and an integrated suite of software applications on a customizable monthly subscription basis. [4] Phase 2 served the Federal, SMB, and enterprise markets, providing access to IBM, Microsoft and other business software. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Background

Phase 2 International's stated mission is to participate in the ongoing business-software environment's transformation from purchased to cloud software models. [3] In April 2008, the company introduced a reseller program to supplement its application offerings. [7] Phase2's CEO is Kevin Doherty. [3]

Products

Hosted IBM Lotus Notes, IBM Connections, IBM Lotus Sametime, IBM WebSphere Portal. Hosted Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, and Microsoft Project Server. [8] [9] [10] Other products offered are Cloud Servers (Windows, Linux, Domino), and Security Hardened Cloud Servers with FISMA, HIPAA, GLBA compliance. [11] [12]

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