Author: Kamil Kołosowski
201 articles
M&A
Squarespace’s bold move: going private in a $6.9 billion deal
Squarespace, the popular website-building platform, is making waves with its decision to go private in a massive $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. After nearly three years of turbulence on the public market, this move comes as no surprise to industry insiders.
Software reviews
BitNinja’s new AI-powered patching
Some time ago, I discussed comparing BitNinja with Imunify360, where I mentioned the upcoming AI features that were set to revolutionize the way we manage server security. Today, I am pleased to announce that BitNinja has kept its promises by introducing a new, advanced AI Patch Management module.
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The evolution of web builders with Simon Best
"Web builders are heading towards greater integration with AI, opening up new possibilities for automation and personalization" says Simon, who believes that the future lies in tools that are even more intuitive and capable of adapting to users' individual needs.
Industry reports
Unveiling ICANN new gTLD program
The first round, launched a decade ago, brought significant changes and learnings. Now, as ICANN prepares for the second round, we delve into past insights and future expectations, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for prospective applicants and industry observers.
Industry reports
GoDaddy’s pricing strategy: secondary market surges
Even more impressive, the average transaction value in the secondary market significantly increased, contributing to financial results that exceeded expectations. The secondary market, often full of opportunities for domain collectors and investors, turned out to be a gold mine for GoDaddy, generating higher revenues for each domain sold.
Industry reports
.ad domains soon available globally
.ad domains will be available to all interested parties worldwide from October, through a list of approved registrars to be published soon. Wholesale prices for general availability will be about 15 euros (about 16 dollars) per year.
Industry reports
ICANN looks for savings
ICANN anticipates a decrease in its revenues by $3 million, down to $145 million, after it became apparent that domain sales would not be as robust as previously estimated. The organization presented these changes during two teleconferences.
Industry reports
Verisign announces revenue forecast cut
Verisign, a well-known manager of internet domains such as .com and .net, has announced a reduction in its financial forecasts for 2024. This decision comes in response to weaker than expected results in the first quarter of the year.
Industry reports
Hostinger’s record investment in 800 Dell servers
Hostinger is now investing in a record number of Dell servers with AMD EPYC processors, marking another step in the development of the infrastructure necessary to support its growing user base.
Industry reports
The surging popularity of .ai domains
The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has seen a significant increase in its registration numbers. From December 20 to April 12, the number of registered .ai domains rose from 353,928 to 425,060.
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