Sharktech’s new DC boosts local connectivity

Sharktech, a prominent cloud hosting provider, recently unveiled its latest data center in Las Vegas. This strategic expansion aims to enhance network performance and address latency issues in the region by keeping local internet traffic within the area, rather than rerouting it through distant nodes like Los Angeles.

Hostinger’s rapid rise explained

Hostinger, a Lithuanian web hosting company, has recently made headlines with its rapid expansion and impressive growth metrics. With a 57% revenue increase, reaching €110.2 million in 2023, Hostinger has become the fifth largest web hosting company globally.

DotMusic delays the launch of its gTLD again

DotMusic, the organization responsible for the new global top-level domain (gTLD) .music, has once again delayed the launch date of its project. This time, the planned general availability date has been pushed back by more than three months—from June 25 to October 8.

InMotion hosting’s new data center

InMotion Hosting, has announced a major development with the launch of its new East Coast Data Center. Located at NTT Global Data Centers in Ashburn, VA, this next-generation facility underscores the company’s commitment to delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the speed, reliability, and support of their services.

What will be the impact of AI to the web hosting industry?

The latest episode of Konrad's Corner Podcast has featured Christian Jaeger, CEO of WHD Event GmbH. He talks about the renaming of World Hosting Days to CloudFest, the company's current ownership structure, growth plans, the future of the hosting market, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry.

Elementor has launched its own hosting service. Will it break through against the competition?

Elementor, a popular website builder, is launching a new service – Elementor Hosting. This is a comprehensive hosting solution designed for WordPress users, offering managed hosting with a pre-installed Elementor plugin. In this article, we will take a closer look at this service, compare the available packages.

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.

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.

.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.

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.

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