Perforce Software announced a strategic partnership with GoDaddy Inc. to offer extended Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) lifecycle support for GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosting customers. This partnership adds significant flexibility for GoDaddy customers by addressing the challenges of PHP version support and compatibility for enterprise WordPress sites. Zend PHP Long-Term Support (LTS), now available to GoDaddy Managed WordPress hosting providers, extends support for PHP versions - including access to CVE patches and bug fixes - by a minimum of three years beyond the current community support lifecycle.

Based on insights from WordPress, the challenges at hand are twofold. Maintainers of various features often gropple to adapt to newer PHP versions upon release, compelling hosting teams to seek innovative ways to maintain the functionality of their sites despite these hurdles. The introduction of Zend PHP LTS is an invaluable addition for WordPress customers navigating these multifaceted challenges, providing an extended post-End of Life timeframe for PHP versions.

This extended flexibility enables developers to strategically manage compatibility updates that align with their priorities, allowing for a secure and seamless WordPress experience. Current GoDaddy Managed WordPress Hosted customers interested in Zend's PHP LTS can contact GoDaddy's Support Team. GoDaddy customers will receive the same price Zend offers, with the added benefit of being on GoDaddy's managed WordPress platform.

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