The First Windows Control Panel
Development began in 1997, and Hosting Controller launched in 1999 as the world's first Windows-based control panel. A second version followed in 2002 with an expanded feature set.
About HC
Simplifying IT Management. Empowering Business Growth
We've always been about solutions that help automate administration, enhance productivity, organizations and maintain control.
Powering Providers Since 1999
What began as a web hosting automation platform has evolved into a comprehensive suite of solutions for email signature management, Active Directory synchronization, enterprise automation, cloud integration, and server virtualization.
Our Journey
Two and a Half Decades of Automating Infrastructure
From the first Windows-based control panel to a modern, cloud-first automation suite, here's how we got here.
HC6, and a Push Toward Linux
HC6 arrived in 2003 with a multilingual interface and improved architecture. The years that followed brought Linux support and central management for load-balanced clusters, culminating in HC7's release in 2007.
Enterprise Applications and HCnix
Support for Exchange 2007 and SharePoint joined the platform, followed by BlackBerry and Dynamics CRM modules in HC8. In 2010, HCnix arrived as a dedicated control panel for the Linux hosting community.
The Shift to the Cloud
HC9 launched in 2012 with support for virtual partitions on Hyper-V, VMware, and Xen Hypervisor. Plus, it included MS Lync 2010 to its portfolio, marking a more holistic approach to Cloud automation.
A Mobile-First Rebuild: HC10
As the market shifted from desktop to mobile-first, Hosting Controller realigned its strategy to align with this shift. After attaining Microsoft Gold Partner status early in 2015, Hosting Controller unveiled HC10 in 2017, delivering a responsive, Cloud-ready and on-premises compatible, N-tier automation platform purpose-built for Microsoft CSPs, Cloud vendors, and On-Premises IT shops.
Email Migration, Email Signatures, and AD Self-Service
HC10 matured with new features alongside the release of Mail Data Migrator and Efflux Migrator for cross-forest Exchange migrations and Microsoft 365 onboarding. Efflux Migrator was ready for release by the second quarter of 2018. AD Self-Service Portal followed in 2021, and ExSign was rebuilt from the ground up as a modern email signature and disclaimer solution.
AD Connect Sync Plus & ExSign Cloud Service
2024 brought AD Connect Sync Plus, a web-based Active Directory synchronization platform with secure bidirectional password sync, replacing its legacy desktop counterpart. In Q1 2026, ExSign for Microsoft 365 launched, bringing centralized email signature management to cloud-first organizations, with no on-premises infrastructure required.
Our Products
Flagship Products
Every product traces back to the same idea: less manual work, more reliable systems.
Email Signature Management
Consistent email signatures and disclaimers for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365, backed by a central rules engine and ready-made templates.
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Identity Synchronization
Synchronize identities, group membership, and passwords across multiple Active Directories with bi-directional sync and a central management interface.
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Active Directory Self-Service
Manage multiple Active Directories from a single console, with self-service password reset and account unlock that cut support requests by up to 50%.
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Enterprise Automation
A hybrid cloud control panel that lets private and public cloud workloads coexist and interoperate, covering MS Exchange, SharePoint, and cross-platform web app management.
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Email Migration
Cross-forest Exchange migrations and Microsoft 365 onboarding, built to move mailboxes reliably with minimal disruption and zero downtime.
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Server Virtualization
Transform on-premises Hyper-V and VMware virtual machines into a private cloud IaaS, giving providers a path to virtualize existing infrastructure.
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