Tucows, a well-known internet services company, has secured a major contract to manage India’s .IN domain registry. This is a big win for the company, as it replaces GoDaddy, the previous service provider. The transition will involve moving around 4 million domain names, making it the largest migration in domain registry history.
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Hostinger has announced the launch of Hostinger Horizons, a no-code AI-powered tool for building and publishing web apps. Unlike other AI website builders, Hostinger Horizons focuses on interactive web applications, not just static websites. The platform aims to simplify web app creation, making it accessible to users without coding knowledge.
DreamHost, a company known for hosting and domain services, has opened its first data center outside the United States. The new facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is set to improve website speed and reliability for many users.
The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.
The shift of World Host Group acquiring A2 Hosting marks a major event in the ever-evolving field of web hosting. Through this acquisition, A2 Hosting...
Namecheap closed out 2024 just shy of a major milestone, with $398 million in revenue. CEO Richard Kirkendall shared the news on X, noting that this figure includes revenue from their Spaceship platform. While they didn’t quite hit the $400M mark, an 18% year-over-year growth rate is impressive in such a crowded and competitive industry.
Shared hosting has always been rooted in one core idea: to offer a low-cost, user-friendly solution for hosting websites, accessible even to those with minimal...
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 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...
Miss Group, a leading Swedish web hosting company, is reportedly preparing for a significant ownership change. Founder Mattias Kaneteg and majority shareholder Perwyn are said...