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Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
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The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
We Ranked Hosting Two Ways. We Resolved 108 GoDaddy Domains: 96 Point at Amazon.
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Ranked by domains on their nameservers, GoDaddy leads with 73.1 million. Ranked by hosting attribution it falls to 3.5 million, but that column records whose address space a site is served from. We resolved a sample of GoDaddy's domains: 89% land in blocks registered to Amazon.
IONOS Is Cutting 12% of Its Workforce Five Weeks After Raising Its Revenue Outlook.
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IONOS will reduce headcount from about 3,800 to about 3,350, spending around EUR 35 million once to save up to EUR 30 million a year from 2027. IONOS says the savings will be reinvested, including in AI product development and cloud, and its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast is unchanged.
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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.
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20 Years of hosting excellence
SiteGround celebrates a remarkable milestone: 20 years in the business. For two decades, SiteGround has been a significant player in the web hosting industry, providing millions of users with reliable and innovative services. This anniversary is not only a testament to the company’s longevity but also to its ability to adapt.
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.ART domain celebrates 7th birthday
This month marks a significant milestone for the .ART domain registry as it celebrates its 7th birthday. Since its launch on May 10, 2017, .ART has grown exponentially, becoming the digital home for over 260,000 artists, creators, museums, galleries, and institutions globally.
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Decentralized cloud with VPS AI
The cloud computing industry is witnessing a groundbreaking shift with the introduction of VPS AI, a new contender aiming to decentralize the market, which is predominantly controlled by giants like Amazon Web
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The NetBeacon Institute: a new chapter in combating DNS abuse
The DNS Abuse Institute, known for its dedicated efforts in combating online technical abuse, has recently rebranded itself as the NetBeacon Institute. This rebranding aligns with their flagship product and aims to make their mission clearer and more impactful.
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Empowering Women in Tech: WorldHost.Group opens new customer service center in Uganda in partnership with Groundbreake
In a world where technology is becoming an increasingly integral part of our lives, we are constantly looking for ways to include different segments of society in this rapidly growing sector. The
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Wedos.com: expanding horizons amid global competition
Wedos.com, originally rooted in the Czech Republic, has been a reliable name in the European CDN and hosting market. The company's recent strides suggest a strategy poised not just for growth but
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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.
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Redis licensing shift: Implications for cloud services and the future of Open Source
Redis, a very popular tool for data storage previously under an open-source BSD License, has shifted its licensing to a Source Available License and Server Side Public License (SSPL). The software project
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Liquid Web welcomes new CGO
Liquid Web appoints ex-WP Engine exec Sachin Puri as new CGO to drive strategic growth. It's ambitious growth plans in terms of the company seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive hosting and cloud services market.
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Strategic decision: Ukrainian hosting company moves servers to Poland amid growing threats
In the face of the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, hosting company Hostpark has decided to move its server infrastructure to Poland. This move is aimed at protecting customer data and ensuring
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GoDaddy’s transition: the perspective of the company’s employees against the backdrop of investor pressure
In recent months, we published an article on GoDaddy.com's excellent performance. It was so positive that some accused us of a sponsored post. Since then, the company's stock market valuation has risen
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Navigating ICANN’s role in content policing
ICANN recently found itself at a crossroads over an expansion of its powers that could effectively turn it into a content police. This debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the complexities of internet governance and the delicate balance between regulation and freedom.
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Reddit Drama: Vultr wrongly accused of using its customers’ data to train AI.
Recent changes to the Terms of Service (ToS) of Vultr, a significant cloud service provider, have sparked lively discussion among the Reddit community. Users shared their concerns and interpretations of these changes,
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ICANN launches grant program: substantial funds available
ICANN has officially launched an unprecedented grant program that will allocate up to $10 million to projects aimed at making the Internet more resilient and interoperable on a global scale. Sally Costerton, interim president and CEO, stressed the critical role of the Internet in modern life and the importance of ensuring its accessibility for all.
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Comparing cPanel reseller host offers
Reseller Hosting is a specific business model that allows users to purchase hosting resources in bulk and then resell them under their own brand. That's why, in today's article, we will focus on three companies that regularly appear at the top of the Reseller services rankings.
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GoDaddy .AI transfer issues
In a surprising move, the overseer of the increasingly sought-after .ai country code top-level domain (ccTLD) has issued a stark warning to registrants, advising against the transfer of their .ai domains to GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.
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The story of how experience allows in 4 years without external funding to build $5M in revenue, 50% EBITDA, 250% y/y growth.
In the fast-paced world of web hosting, success often hinges on a delicate balance between customer satisfaction and business pragmatism. Ben Gabler, the founder and CEO of Rocket.net, embodies this ethos with
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Victory in domain dispute drama
The judge dismissed all seven of Tallman’s assertions, highlighting the improbability of his demand for a sweeping transfer of domain rights. Although Tallman was allowed to amend and refile some of his claims, the court firmly rejected his request for a declaratory judgment.
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Rethinking private auctions in domain expansion
The potential ban on private auctions marks a pivotal moment for the domain industry. Stakeholders are closely watching as ICANN formulates its approach, balancing the need for fair competition with the industry's inventive spirit.