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A Vercel for Africa? HOSTAFRICA’s HCode Runs in South Africa
HOSTAFRICA launched HCode on November 5 as its answer to platforms like Vercel, with prices in local currencies across six African countries. The apps run in South Africa. HCode, a rebranded version of the Zanode platform HOSTAFRICA bought in May, starts at R50, or about $3, a month.
Monarx Reviewed 65 Hosts: 10 of 12 Large Hosting Brands Sell Website Security Add-Ons
Partners #cybersecurity#monarx
Monarx's review of 65 hosting providers finds 37 including advanced website protection at no extra cost, 31 selling a separate security product and 18 doing both. Mass-market brands lean toward add-ons, while managed WordPress hosts mostly build protection into the plan.
Who Owns Europe’s Largest Hosting Markets: IONOS Controls the Leader in Germany, Poland and Spain
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The four largest Swiss-owned hosts hold 39.8% of .ch domains, while the UK has one British-owned operator among its eight largest. We matched the leading operators in Europe's eight largest domain markets with their owners, and IONOS owns the leader in three of them.
DreamHost Confirms File Manager Breach. FTP/SFTP and Some Webmail Credentials Were Exposed
Security #cybersecurity#dreamhost
A security breach prompted DreamHost's October 23 File Manager shutdown and password resets. An attacker exploited third-party software behind the tool and could access FTP/SFTP credentials of users who signed in, plus some webmail logins. Well under 10% of email and FTP/SFTP accounts were affected.
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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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BitNinja’s new AI-powered patching
Some time ago, I discussed comparing BitNinja with Imunify360, where I mentioned the upcoming AI features that were set to revolutionize the way we manage server security. Today, I am pleased to announce that BitNinja has kept its promises by introducing a new, advanced AI Patch Management module.
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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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Unveiling ICANN new gTLD program
The first round, launched a decade ago, brought significant changes and learnings. Now, as ICANN prepares for the second round, we delve into past insights and future expectations, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for prospective applicants and industry observers.
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GoDaddy’s pricing strategy: secondary market surges
Even more impressive, the average transaction value in the secondary market significantly increased, contributing to financial results that exceeded expectations. The secondary market, often full of opportunities for domain collectors and investors, turned out to be a gold mine for GoDaddy, generating higher revenues for each domain sold.
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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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.ad domains soon available globally
.ad domains will be available to all interested parties worldwide from October, through a list of approved registrars to be published soon. Wholesale prices for general availability will be about 15 euros (about 16 dollars) per year.
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ICANN looks for savings
ICANN anticipates a decrease in its revenues by $3 million, down to $145 million, after it became apparent that domain sales would not be as robust as previously estimated. The organization presented these changes during two teleconferences.
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Verisign announces revenue forecast cut
Verisign, a well-known manager of internet domains such as .com and .net, has announced a reduction in its financial forecasts for 2024. This decision comes in response to weaker than expected results in the first quarter of the year.
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Hostinger’s record investment in 800 Dell servers
Hostinger is now investing in a record number of Dell servers with AMD EPYC processors, marking another step in the development of the infrastructure necessary to support its growing user base.
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The surging popularity of .ai domains
The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has seen a significant increase in its registration numbers. From December 20 to April 12, the number of registered .ai domains rose from 353,928 to 425,060.
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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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Celebrating SpaceShip’s successful year
A year ago, Richard Kirkendall, the CEO of Namecheap, one of the leading internet domain registrars, announced on Twitter the launch of the SpaceShip platform. This was a significant step for the company, marking the beginning of a new era in offering domain and hosting services. Now, a year after this event, it is worth examining what this platform has achieved and what plans it has for the future.
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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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Seamless migration ahead: CloudLinux launches stable ELevate
CloudLinux has recently announced a significant update in their migration tool arsenal — the stable release of ELevate. The journey to this stable version has been a meticulous one, with its foundation laid on November 15, 2023, when CloudLinux released the Release Candidate 2 version. Today, we're diving into what makes this stable release a game-changer for users and hosting providers alike.
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MojoCDN’s global expansion: 53 locations unveiled
MojoHost has recently announced on their LinkedIn and Twitter profiles a groundbreaking development in their services. Their Content Delivery Network (MojoCDN) has significantly expanded, now boasting 53 locations across all inhabited continents.
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Zilore ends DNS services
On July 14, 2024, the discontinuation of DNS server services by Zilore will take place, which has surprised and saddened numerous users worldwide. Zilore, known for its fast, reliable, and globally available DNS hosting service, announced this unexpected move, triggering a range of reactions among its customers.
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