Web Hosting News & Industry Updates

DreamHost has unveiled a new Server Dashboard for its VPS and MySQL VPS customers, bringing a host of significant improvements and advanced features to enhance server management and online business operations. The company announced this update on x.com, highlighting the new capabilities designed to benefit its users.

Spacemail, a webmail application hosted on spaceship.com, has recently rolled out a series of updates aimed at bolstering security for its users. This update brings a host of new features within a newly introduced Security Center, making it easier for users to manage their account security comprehensively.

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.

OVHcloud has recently released its financial results for the third quarter of FY2024, revealing significant growth across various segments and geographies. The company has continued its expansion and strategic investments, particularly in cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and international markets.

As of Q2 2024, the total number of domain name registrations stood at 362.4 million, reflecting a stable market compared to Q1 2024. This stability is noteworthy amidst the fluctuating digital landscape. On a year-over-year basis, domain registrations have increased by 5.8 million, marking a 1.6% growth.

The closure of 000webhost is a symbol of the end of an era in internet history. For 17 years, this platform was an oasis for those who wanted to start their journey in web development without incurring costs. Despite its ups and downs, 000webhost was a true legend of free hosting. Its closure marks a time when user expectations are rising, and technology is continuously evolving.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.