Hexonet is shutting down – customers to move to CentralNic Reseller

Hexonet, a well-known domain reseller platform, is shutting down as part of Team Internet Group’s efforts to streamline its operations. The transition will take place over the next few months, with Hexonet customers being migrated to CentralNic Reseller, another platform within the group.

Google introduces .channel domain

Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a...

HOSTAFRICA takes the lead in Nigeria’s web hosting market

In December 2024, we shared the news of HOSTAFRICA’s intent to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria’s key players in web hosting. Today, we...

OVHcloud’s solid start to 2025

OVHcloud, has kicked off 2025 with a strong financial performance, affirming its annual growth targets. The company’s Q1 FY2025 results highlight solid organic revenue growth, a strong international presence, and significant momentum in both the Private and Public Cloud sectors.

Team Internet faces two takeover proposals

Team Internet Group, a prominent UK-based internet services company, is at the center of attention after receiving two separate takeover proposals. The offers come from private equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners and fund manager Verdane. Each bidder has proposed a price of 125 pence per share, valuing the company at approximately £315 million.

.com domain rankings – 2024 update

ICANN recently released the latest .com domain data from Verisign, covering August 2024. This data highlights trends in domain registrations and management across major registrars. Here are the key points from the report.

NameSilo reaches 5 Million active domains

NameSilo has reached an important milestone by managing over 5 million active domains. This achievement makes NameSilo one of the 10 largest domain registrars in the world. According to ICANN, there are nearly 3,000 accredited registrars globally, and NameSilo's rapid growth places it among the top companies in the industry.

European Commission seeks experts for .EU Domain Advisory Group

The European Commission has announced a call for applications to select new members for the .EU Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). This initiative aims to bring together experts from various sectors to guide the governance of the .eu top-level domain (TLD), which currently boasts around 3 million domain names.

HOSTAFRICA acquires GO54 – a new chapter in African web hosting

HOSTAFRICA, a web hosting company founded in 2016, has announced its plans to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria's leading web hosting providers. This acquisition is expected to finalize by January 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Kolsquare expands into the Nordics with Woomio acquisition

Kolsquare, Europe's leading influencer marketing platform belonging to team.blue, is taking its innovative approach to influencer marketing further by expanding into the Nordics through the acquisition of Woomio. This move marks an important milestone for the company, only months after joining the team.blue family in October 2024.

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