Web Hosting News

Web Hosting Sales and Promos Roundup February 3, 2012

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- In the week leading up to the Superbowl, web hosting provider Brain Host has launched its "50-Yard Line Big Game" Special for half off its one-year hosting package. Web hosting provider WestHost has launched a .CO domain discount, A2 H … more

Web Host Claris Networks Names SVP of Corporate Development

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Cloud computing solutions and managed IT service provider Claris Networks announced on Friday it has named Walt Robinson as senior vice president of corporate development. He will be located in the company's Chattanooga, Tennessee bran … more

Q9 Houses NYSE s Financial Transaction Infrastructure at Toronto Data Center

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Data center operator Q9 Networks announced on Thursday it has been selected by NYSE Technologies, the commercial technology unit of NYSE Euronext, to host a secure financial transaction infrastructure access center. The agreement will … more

Media Organizations Spent Thousands on Lobbying of SOPA and PIPA: Report

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Non-profit research organization Media Matters for America has released statistics that illustrate how much media conglomerates spent on hiring firms to lobby SOPA and PIPA. In total, it is estimated that 28 different lobbying firms we … more

IT Services Firm High Touch Buys Web Host UniComData, Dallas Data Center

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Kansas-based IT services provider High Touch announced on Friday it has acquired managed hosting provider UniComData and colocation provider Dallas Data Center, according to a report by The Wichita Business Journal. The terms of both … more

Web Host iomart Asks UK Government to Enforce Child Protection Software

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Web hosting provider iomart has asked the UK government to enforce the purchase of software products that protect children for public sector organizations responsible for childcare.iomart suggests that organizations implement software … more

Web Host Attenda Reveals Cloud Security Strategy, Names Director of Security

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- UK web hosting provider Attenda announced on Friday the details of its cloud security strategy, which is to play a key role in the delivery of innovative and market leading cloud services to clients. To support this new strategy, the c … more

Web Host TurnKey Internet Acquires ISP KCNet, Offers Connectivity

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Web hosting provider TurnKey Internet announced on Wednesday that it has acquired a Missouri-based Internet service provider KCNet for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will enable Turnkey Internet to offer its web hosting custome … more

A Look at Virsto Software s Storage Hypervisor Solutions

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- One of the leading developers of storage hypervisor software is Virsto Software, whose flagship product VM-centric storage hypervisor software is used by thousands of hosting providers and end users today. … more

Web Host HostColor Adds NetDNA CDN to Hosting Plans

Friday February 3, 2012 — February 3, 2012 -- Web hosting provider HostColor announced on Friday that it has added NetDNA content delivery network to its reseller, VPS and dedicated hosting services. To celebrate the launch, it is offering a free one month trial of NetDNA CDN to i … more