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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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Mergers and acquisitions
Opus Origin acquires WHD Event GmbH, expanding global hosting and cloud event portfolio
In a significant development within the cloud and hosting sectors, UK start-up Opus Origin has acquired WHD Event GmbH from Equivia Partners. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Opus Origin, positioning them as key players in organizing large-scale international events within these industries.
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Sofina’s strategic investment in team.blue: a boost for European SMBs
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz in the digital solutions industry about team.blue. From securing significant investments to expanding through strategic acquisitions, team.blue is making waves across Europe. Today, Sofina, a global investment company, announced a direct, minority investment in team.blue. This investment comes in collaboration with Hg, a leading investor in European software and services, and CPP Investments, further cementing team.blue's position as a major player in the European digital landscape.
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Spaceship wants to revolutionize domain research with its own WHOIS tool
In a groundbreaking move, Spaceship, in collaboration with Namecheap, has unveiled a free Whois history tool available on Spaceship.com. This tool marks a significant advancement in the accessibility and transparency of domain ownership information, offering users a comprehensive view of historical Whois data without the need for any login or prior association with Spaceship. However, there is one “but,” which I will speak about in a moment.
Guest post: Who are Private Equity hosting rollups – and what are their playbooks?
The readers of this blog will be familiar with businesses like team.blue, group.one, Miss Group, IONOS, WebPros and others. They all have one thing in common: Private Equity (PE) ownership. When it comes to technology buyouts, PE firms tend to steer clear of businesses with SME exposure. It is not surprising. ACVs are low. Churn
Mergers and acquisitions
WP Engine acquires NitroPack
WP Engine just announced on their LinkedIn profile an exciting acquisition: NitroPack, a Bulgarian company known for its comprehensive website performance solutions. This move is set to bring significant benefits to both WP Engine and its customers, further cementing WP Engine's position in the web hosting industry.
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SharedGrid announces new data centre in Ashburn
SharedGrid has recently announced on LinkedIn the launch of their new data centre located in Ashburn, Virginia, USA. This expansion marks a significant step for the company, enhancing their hosting capabilities and offering clients more robust and efficient services.
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Users criticize drastic Webflow price hikes
In recent days, the online design and development community has been abuzz with controversy surrounding a drastic price increase implemented by Webflow, a popular web design platform. This uproar has been particularly visible on Twitter, where numerous users have shared their frustration and disbelief over the changes. Here, we examine the key aspects of this
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Navigating success in the hosting industry: An Interview with Simeon Mitev, CEO of HostArmada.com
HostArmada is a rapidly growing web hosting company recognized for its innovative and reliable services. They specialize in fast and secure hosting solutions, including shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and WordPress hosting. With 23 data centers worldwide, HostArmada ensures excellent availability and minimal latency for its clients. I had the opportunity to speak with Simeon
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New opportunities for agencies with Bluehost Cloud
In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, agencies are constantly on the lookout for solutions that offer reliability, performance, and ease of use. Bluehost Cloud, leveraging the technology of WP Cloud from Automattic, is emerging as a game-changer in this space. This article delves into how Bluehost Cloud is tailored to meet the needs of
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Interview with Munir Badr, Founder of Domain Days Dubai
At webhosting.today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Munir Badr, the founder of Domain Days Dubai. We discussed the challenges facing the domain market in the MENA region and how Domain Days Dubai is addressing these issues. webhosting.today: Why have you decided to make an event for domains in the Middle East region? What
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The closure of iBrave hosting: a cautionary tale for customers and the industry
In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, the recent closure of iBrave Hosting has left many of its customers in a state of uncertainty and frustration. This blog post delves into the details of the situation, highlighting the experiences shared by affected customers on a popular Reddit forum and extending the discussion to Trustpilot reviews.
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.ART and HUG partner to boost artist’s digital presence
In an exciting development for the art community, .ART Registry and HUG have announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering artists by enhancing their digital presence. This collaboration is set to offer significant benefits to artists globally, making it easier for them to establish a professional online identity.
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Significant investment: team.blue receives €550 million from CPP Investments
team.blue has announced a major investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), valued at approximately €4.8 billion, acquiring a 20% interest in the company. This transaction positions team.blue among the largest privately owned technology companies in Europe.
The future of five middle eastern gTLDs in danger
The stability and future of five Middle Eastern-themed generic top-level domains (gTLDs) have come under significant threat following the mysterious disappearance of their registry operator, Asia Green IT System (AGIT). This situation has escalated after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued its third breach notice to AGIT.
Mergers and acquisitions
HOSTAFRICA acquires deepAfrica – expands in Africa
Just two weeks ago, HOSTAFRICA, a prominent web hosting provider, announced the acquisition of Naijawebhost, a leading Nigerian web hosting company. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance HOSTAFRICA’s footprint in the Nigerian market by leveraging Naijawebhost’s strong local reputation and extensive customer base. The integration promises improved performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction for both existing and new customers in Nigeria.
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Projections: half a million .ai by year-end
The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has been experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity. Since our last update in April, the number of registered .ai domains has surged, reflecting the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. This trend underscores the significance of the .ai domain in the tech industry, making it a hot commodity for businesses and innovators.
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Rocket.net celebrates four years of growth and innovation!
Rocket.net recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking four years since its public launch. The journey from its inception to becoming a key player in the hosting industry has been marked by continuous growth, internal advancements, and robust community engagement. Let's delve into the highlights of Rocket.net's fourth year and the exciting developments on the horizon.
Software reviews
New feature in Plesk Panel: integration with Codeable
Plesk Panel, one of the leading server management panels, has introduced a new integration with Codeable – a global freelance marketplace specializing in WordPress. This new feature is available by default in WP Toolkit on selected Plesk servers, allowing customers to easily find WordPress experts to solve problems and complete projects.
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OVHcloud Q3 2024 financial summary
OVHcloud, one of the leading European cloud companies, has published its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company reported significant revenue growth, continued international expansion, and the introduction of innovative technological solutions. Below is a detailed summary of these results, including year-over-year (Y-Y) comparisons and key achievements.
Mergers and acquisitions
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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