Well, sort of.

Not just an “app,” but a serious SaaS enabling applications.

The good folks at Peer1 have launched something new. It’s called the CloudXcelerator cloud program, aimed at helping you succeed in developing and launching your own application.

All you have to do is to apply here and if you are selected, you will be able to develop, test and run your cloud application on the company’s SuperNetwork™ infrastructure. You will enjoy discounted hosting, discounted storage, free publicity, free lead generation, and co-marketing funds.

Photo by Bob Jagendorf (c) 2010 by permission

ElasticHosts is the second European cloud infrastructure provider and the world’s first public cloud based upon KVM, the native Linux virtualization platform.

ElasticHosts makes flexible virtualization easy. You configure the company’s sophisticated infrastructure to match your needs with any web browser, giving you an unmatched combination of instant flexibility, ease of use and cost efficiency.

The idea behind ElasticHosts was driven by the enormous impact of virtualization on every aspect of server technology, but realized that some of their customers sometimes found it a challenge to achieve the scale and expertise necessary to exploit this alone.

The company provides flexible server capacity in the UK for scalable web hosting and on-demand burst computing such as batch processing, dev/test, disaster recovery and cloud bursting.

ElasticHosts offers competitive pricing for both subscription and burst use, fast direct links to the UK/EU internet, data storage within EU jurisdiction, dual redundant availability zones and outstanding performance for any PC operating system with fully flexible sizing.

Clint Watson calls him self a software craftsman and art fanatic.  He loves to build software and loves great art. His business, known as Fine Art Studio Online, has been helping artists sell their art online.

Originally, Clint helped artists build their web sites, but quickly realized that he did not want to have to make constant changes and modifications that required tremendous amounts of time.   He then developed a platform that enabled artists to build their own web sites without the need for servers and ongoing maintenance.

Here’s Clint’s story on his approach to hybrid hosting and how he’s helping artists from all over the world expand their reach.  Watch carefully as Clint not only talks about his business, but his approach in building a virtual company.