Introduction

Lpanel 1x was created y DataCities, Inc.solely due to the fact that there was no adequete client management software available for web hosting companies. After purchasing 2 different software titles (which are still available today but will not be named), the frustration grew to the point of developing a custom software for the DataCities, Inc. web hosting operation. What we found was that not only were the previous softwares lacking features and scalability, they were poorly written. At first, Lpanel started as a few scripts to help manage the DataCities hosting operation and soon expanded into a small software that we calling LazyBilling (in an attempt to make fun of a former sales employee's lack of work ethic; he didn't take the hint). As my company progressed and client base grew, so did the software, which now accounts for its full scalibility.  Further along I realized that it was no longer going to be a simple billing program but rather the most powerful client management software possible.

Like cPanel's predecessors, there now exists boring and at best mediocre client management software titles that are missing the key ingredients to a successful product, heart and character. While developing Lpanel, I have taken as many scenarios into account as possible and have developed features over a year of managing my now prosperous hosting company. While hard work is very important, I know that without Lpanel my hosting company would have never been able to handle this type of client growth.  As I am very proud of DataCities, Inc. and continue to put my efforts into its growth, I know that it must have the best client management software as its backbone, and thus Lpanel continues to grow.