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Hosting Is the Next Layer AI Will Transform – Vito Peleg, CEO of Atarim
Vito Peleg of Atarim on why he reads AI as the biggest opportunity hosting has had in fifteen years, how today's vibe coders mirror the server-in-the-bedroom generation that built today's hosting market, and why reactive agencies feel like a tax while proactive ones win.
Hetzner Has Now Raised Prices Three Times in 2026. This One Is Different.
Hetzner announced its third price move of 2026 on May 27, effective June 15. New orders only, portfolio standardised into -1/-2/-3 tiers, and a new Limited tier introduces hardware segmentation as a structural market shift. Other European hosts will face pressure to follow.
Cloudflare Called It AI Restructuring. Every Hosting Company Faces the Same Decision.
Cloudflare cut 1,100 employees (20% of headcount) on a $639.8M record revenue day and used a "builders, sellers, measurers" framework that maps directly onto hosting operations. Billing, support triage, and compliance are where AI closed the gap. The advantage goes to who acts first.
WordCamp Europe 2026: A Hosting Industry Guide to the Schedule
WordCamp Europe 2026 opens June 4 in Kraków with Contributor Day plus two conference days. The Inside WordPress 7.0 panel anchors Friday. Hosting-specific sessions cover stress testing, secure hosting, DDoS, and CERN's 800-site migration. Over a dozen hosting companies sponsor.
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Polish hosting company Nazwa.pl expands through acquisitions of AttHost.pl and HostingHouse.pl
The Polish hosting company nazwa.pl (netart-group.com) has recently made headlines with its acquisition of two other hosting companies, atthost.pl and hostinghouse.pl. This series of acquisitions reflects broader trends in the web hosting industry and highlights strategic maneuvers by nazwa.pl to solidify its market position. Market dynamics Historically, nazwa.pl was among the top two hosting providers
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Group.one expands Finnish market presence with acquisition of Telia
Group.one has announced on their LinkedIn page the acquisition of Telia Finland’s domain and web hosting business through their Finnish entity, Zoner Oy. This strategic move marks another significant acquisition for group.one, following their recent purchase of Webglobe.
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HOSTAFRICA Acquires Naijawebhost to strengthen market presence in Nigeria
HOSTAFRICA, a leading web hosting provider, has recently announced the acquisition of Naijawebhost, a prominent Nigerian web hosting company. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster HOSTAFRICA's presence in the Nigerian market by leveraging Naijawebhost's well-established local reputation and extensive customer base. The integration of Naijawebhost's services with HOSTAFRICA's infrastructure promises enhanced service offerings and support
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HostPapa acquires Brandpa, enhances domain services
I recently learned from HostPapa’s LinkedIn profile that the company has announced its acquisition of Brandpa’s premium domain marketplace. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in HostPapa's growth strategy. Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the acquisition is set to close today.
Mergers and acquisitions
Consolidation season in Europe: group.one buys WebGlobe, Team.blue buys Loopia
The web hosting market in Europe is currently undergoing significant changes, driven by a wave of consolidation. Two high-profile acquisitions - the purchase of WebGlobe by group.one and the acquisition of Loopia by Team.blue - have attracted industry attention and indicate a growing trend toward combining forces to strengthen market positions. In this article, we
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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.
Mergers and acquisitions
Your.online acquires Heart Internet brand from GoDaddy
Significant changes have taken place in the web hosting industry that could affect the future of the UK web services market. Heart Internet, considered one of the UK's leading web hosting providers, has been acquired by Your.Online, a European platform that connects local hosting companies. The acquisition not only demonstrates Your.Online's drive to expand in
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Colohouse acquires Hivelocity: industry milestone
The internet is buzzing with news that Colohouse has announced the acquisition of Hivelocity today! This transaction, heralding the birth of next-generation services, has the potential to revolutionize the data center industry by offering cloud and bare-metal solutions on an unprecedented scale.
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As we might have expected, ICAAN finally approves the transfer of registrar Epik to a new owner.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the internet, domain registrars play a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and management of online spaces. Among these, Epik has stood out for its contentious practices. We just found out that ICANN approved the transfer of Epik to new ownership, marking a significant turn in the registrar's tumultuous journey.