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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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Verisign extends .com contract with ICANN
Verisign, the company that manages the .com domain, recently extended its contract with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). This six-year deal gives Verisign the authority to continue operating the .com top-level domain. But there’s more to this story than just a contract renewal.
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NamesCon Global 2025: announced in Miami!
The NamesCon Global 2025 conference is officially set to take place in Miami, Florida, on November 5th and 6th. This marks a big move from its previous venue in Austin, Texas. The event will be hosted at the iconic Ice Palace, situated in Miami’s vibrant Art and Entertainment District. The venue’s unique charm adds a fresh touch to the annual gathering for domain investors, developers, and service providers.
Industry reports
Rocket.net partners with WP Rocket
Exciting news for WordPress users! Rocket.net, a managed WordPress hosting platform, has announced a partnership with WP Rocket, a popular plugin designed to improve website speed. This collaboration promises faster websites and better experiences for visitors.
Industry reports
The future of .io domain: popularity, changes, and challenges
The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology.
Industry reports
Domain Days Dubai 2024 is already behind us
The second edition of Domain Days Dubai, held on November 5-6, 2024, at the stunning Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, was nothing short of extraordinary.
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Russian hosting company RUVDS to deliver server to the South Pole
Russian hosting provider RUVDS has announced plans to deliver a server to the South Pole in 2025. This is not the first time RUVDS has embarked on such an ambitious project. Previously, the company delivered a server to the Arctic, and now they plan to do the same in the even harsher conditions of Antarctica.
Software reviews
Comparing hosting control panels: cPanel vs Plesk vs DirectAdmin vs Webuzo vs CyberPanel
Choosing the right control panel for managing web hosting can make a big difference for your business.
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The future of the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East
This article is based on the Konrad's Corner Podcast featuring Munir Badr, the founder and CEO of AEServer. In the podcast, Munir shares his insights about the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East, highlighting current trends, consumer behavior changes, and future challenges facing local companies.
Industry reports
Global domain registration trends in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 saw 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), reflecting a slight decrease of 0.1 million registrations compared to the previous quarter. However, year-over-year, the domain registrations rose by 0.8%, which translates to an increase of 3 million registrations.
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EURid’s Q3 2024 report summary
EURid's Q3 2024 report highlights impressive progress in key areas, showcasing their ongoing commitment to a secure and sustainable internet landscape. With a renewed certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), EURid reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility.
Stock reports
GoDaddy’s impressive Q3 2024 results
When it comes to web hosting and domain registration, GoDaddy stands out as a major player in the industry. The company's latest financial results for Q3 of 2024 highlight its progress in various areas, from increased revenue and profitability to innovative new tools for small business owners.
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CyberPanel vulnerability incident
Today, on the pages of WebHostingTalk.com, a user reported a troubling issue with CyberPanel, drawing immediate attention from the community. The user, “mobin,” shared details of an unusual CPU spike on their server, which, upon investigation, turned out to be the result of crypto-mining malware running with root-level permissions.
Stock reports
OVHcloud’s 2024 annual performance
OVHcloud recently released its annual results, showing a year of steady growth in line with its targets. Below is a summary of the main points that could be of interest to investors assessing the company’s recent performance and future potential.
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VeriSign reports strong Q3 2024 results
VeriSign, a leading company in domain name registry services, recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. These results show a mixture of positive growth and challenges, making them significant for investors looking to understand the company's trajectory. Revenue performance VeriSign reported total revenues of $391 million for the third quarter of
Mergers and acquisitions
Group.one expands its reach in Finland with Wepardi acquisition
Group.one, a rapidly expanding European web services company, has taken another significant step in the Finnish market by acquiring Wepardi’s web hosting and domain business. This move strengthens Group.one's foothold in Finland, following previous acquisitions such as Telia Finland's web hosting business earlier this year. The acquisition of Wepardi underscores Group.one’s strategy of consolidating smaller
Mergers and acquisitions
HOSTAFRICA expands in West Africa with Webmanager.ng
HOSTAFRICA continues to grow, sharing news of another acquisition on LinkedIn. The company has been steadily increasing its presence across Africa, and this move shows its aim to lead the web hosting market. After buying Web4Africa earlier this year, HOSTAFRICA has now acquired Webmanager.ng, a fast-growing web hosting provider in Nigeria.
Mergers and acquisitions
Permira completes acquisition of Squarespace for $7.2 Billion
Permira, a global investment firm, has completed its acquisition of website builder Squarespace in a deal worth $7.2 billion. This move takes Squarespace off the New York Stock Exchange, making it a private company again.
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Public launch of the .MUSIC domain
The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry's social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had already hinted at the upcoming release, revealing key dates for the domain's general availability. Now, the public can finally access the domain. https://twitter.com/dotmusic/status/1843697660387307570 The .MUSIC domain is a significant development
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Identity Digital joins forces with Government of Anguilla to manage .AI domain
Identity Digital announced on their LinkedIn profile that they have entered into a significant partnership with the Government of Anguilla (GOA) to manage the .AI domain. This deal is a key move for both parties, as the .AI domain has grown considerably due to the rise of artificial intelligence technologies. The partnership involves Identity Digital
Pricing updates
WHMCS hike costs for 2025
The rising prices and stagnation in platform development, with its owners seemingly ignoring the needs of the community, could lead to a greater loss of customers in the long term if a suitable alternative emerges, as demonstrated by users' experiments in attempting to move away from WHMCS.