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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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NetArt Group (nazwa.pl) plans €115 Million for acquisitions
NetArt Group, the parent company of nazwa.pl, has announced plans to invest €115 million (500 million PLN) in acquisitions, targeting up to 200,000 new users across Europe. This follows their aggressive consolidation in the Polish hosting market, where they hold a Top 3 position alongside home.pl and cyberfolks.pl. Recent acquisitions, including Hostinghouse.pl, AttHost.pl, Netmark.pl, and
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HOSTAFRICA acquires GO54 – a new chapter in African web hosting
HOSTAFRICA, a web hosting company founded in 2016, has announced its plans to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria's leading web hosting providers. This acquisition is expected to finalize by January 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
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Kolsquare expands into the Nordics with Woomio acquisition
Kolsquare, Europe's leading influencer marketing platform belonging to team.blue, is taking its innovative approach to influencer marketing further by expanding into the Nordics through the acquisition of Woomio. This move marks an important milestone for the company, only months after joining the team.blue family in October 2024.
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group.one expands its reach in the CEE Region with C4 Webhosting acquisition
Group.one, a leading European provider of web services, has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through the acquisition of C4 Webhosting, a Czech hosting provider operating under Český hosting s.r.o. The deal was executed via Webglobe, Group.One’s subsidiary in the region, as part of its ongoing strategy to consolidate the European hosting
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Cyber_Folks acquires 49.9% of Shoper – A strategic move to lead Central and Eastern European e-commerce
Cyber_Folks, a key player in the technology market, has recently signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 49.9% of Shoper shares for a total value of PLN 547.5 million. Shoper, known for its leading SaaS-based e-commerce solutions in Poland, will continue to be listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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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
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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.
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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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Kolsquare joins team.blue
Quentin Bordage, CEO of Kolsquare, announced that the company is joining team.blue, a major tech group in Europe. This move is seen as an important milestone for the influencer marketing industry. He added that this partnership would help accelerate Kolsquare's growth and innovation.
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Absolute Hosting acquires ZA Domains
Absolute Hosting, a web hosting company from South Africa, has announced the acquisition of ZA Domains, a company that specializes in registering .za domain names for websites in South Africa. ZA Domains has been providing these services for over 11 years, helping people and businesses get their domain names registered and managed.
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Team.blue invests in Metricool, expands SaaS offerings for SMBs
team.blue, a European tech leader, recently announced on their LinkedIn profile the acquisition of Metricool, a social media management tool. Metricool, founded in 2015, serves over two million users globally and helps businesses optimize their social media presence through features like content scheduling, analytics, and engagement tracking.
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MariaDB enters a new era: K1 Acquisition paves the way for innovation
One of the most popular database engines used in web hosting services, MariaDB, has officially gone private after being acquired by K1 Investment Management. The acquisition marks a significant shift for the company, which was once publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Miss Group acquires Domeneshop: boosting Nordic market share
Miss Group, backed by private equity firm Perwyn, has recently strengthened its position as a leader in the Nordic market by acquiring Domeneshop, Norway’s largest domain registrar. This acquisition makes Miss Group the dominant shared hosting provider in Norway, controlling over 50% of the .no domains. Founded in 2014, Miss Group is an international provider
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SocialBee joins WebPros – what this means for the hosting industry
SocialBee proudly announced its recent acquisition by WebPros, joining the ranks of industry giants like cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS. This significant development marks a new chapter for SocialBee and promises exciting opportunities for both the company and the broader WebPros ecosystem.
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Your.Online expands into the US market with the acquisition of Pair Networks
In a significant move that marks its entry into the North American market, Your.Online, a leading platform of local online service brands, has announced the acquisition of Pair Networks Inc., a well-established web hosting provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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NameSilo accelerates AI effort with Domai.io investment
Domai.io, an emerging name in the AI-powered domain name suggestion industry, has recently secured a strategic investment from NameSilo, a top-12 registrar worldwide with nearly 5 million domains under management. This partnership signifies a pivotal moment in Domai.io's journey, underscoring its potential to reshape the domain industry with innovative AI solutions. The Genesis of Domai.io
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hostafrica continues its acquisition spree: web4africa onboard
In recent months, HostAfrica has demonstrated its strategic intent to dominate the African web hosting market through a series of calculated acquisitions. Following its recent acquisition of deepAfrica, HostAfrica has now added Web4Africa to its growing portfolio. This move solidifies HostAfrica's position as a formidable player in the industry, showcasing its relentless drive to expand and enhance its market presence.
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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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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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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.