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More and more information is coming to light. WP Engine has been asked to pay what seems to be a staggering 8% of their revenue...

Is WPEngine the first company to pay extortion to WordPress?

It looks like a new chapter has opened in the WordPress ecosystem, and it’s not about innovation or community support. WP Engine, one of the...

WordCamp US controversy: Matt Mullenweg targets WP Engine, calling it the ‘Cancer’ of WordPress

WordCamp US 2024 took an unexpected turn when Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, sharply criticized WP Engine, particularly its majority investor, Silver Lake. Mullenweg displayed...

NameHero introduces new VPS hosting solutions for resellers

CloudShield is designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), resellers, and web hosts, offering a cloud hosting solution with enhanced features that aim to improve performance, security, and scalability.

Interesting results of AI implementation at Hostinger – an example for the web hosting industry?

Many hosting companies are exploring how to effectively integrate AI into their services and overall operations, aiming to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. Hostinger is one such company that has made significant progress by implementing its AI assistant, Kodee, to streamline customer interactions and automate routine tasks.

Team.blue invests in Metricool, expands SaaS offerings for SMBs

team.blue, a European tech leader, recently announced on their LinkedIn profile the acquisition of Metricool, a social media management tool. Metricool, founded in 2015, serves over two million users globally and helps businesses optimize their social media presence through features like content scheduling, analytics, and engagement tracking.

CloudLinux supports the ‘Five for the Future’ WordPress initiative

CloudLinux is highly regarded for its operating system, which powers a significant portion of hosting servers. The company’s products, such as CL OS, provide greater stability and protection for over 30 million WordPress sites. With its commitment to this initiative, the company plans to support WordPress by focusing on improving its security.

MariaDB enters a new era: K1 Acquisition paves the way for innovation

One of the most popular database engines used in web hosting services, MariaDB, has officially gone private after being acquired by K1 Investment Management. The acquisition marks a significant shift for the company, which was once publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

DigitalOcean announces new spaces object storage in London

DigitalOcean has launched its Spaces Object Storage in the London data center (LON1). This makes it easier for users in the UK and Europe to store their data locally, improving speed and access for their customers.

Russia challenges .aero domain suspension, seeks ICANN mediation

Russia is aware of ICANN's influence and hopes that the organization can help resolve this dispute in their favor. ICANN has a track record of playing a key role in domain management and has the authority to mediate such disputes.

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