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Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
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The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
We Ranked Hosting Two Ways. We Resolved 108 GoDaddy Domains: 96 Point at Amazon.
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Ranked by domains on their nameservers, GoDaddy leads with 73.1 million. Ranked by hosting attribution it falls to 3.5 million, but that column records whose address space a site is served from. We resolved a sample of GoDaddy's domains: 89% land in blocks registered to Amazon.
IONOS Is Cutting 12% of Its Workforce Five Weeks After Raising Its Revenue Outlook.
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IONOS will reduce headcount from about 3,800 to about 3,350, spending around EUR 35 million once to save up to EUR 30 million a year from 2027. IONOS says the savings will be reinvested, including in AI product development and cloud, and its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast is unchanged.
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Group.one expands Finnish market presence with acquisition of Telia
Group.one has announced on their LinkedIn page the acquisition of Telia Finland’s domain and web hosting business through their Finnish entity, Zoner Oy. This strategic move marks another significant acquisition for group.one, following their recent purchase of Webglobe.
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HOSTAFRICA Acquires Naijawebhost to strengthen market presence in Nigeria
HOSTAFRICA, a leading web hosting provider, has recently announced the acquisition of Naijawebhost, a prominent Nigerian web hosting company. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster HOSTAFRICA's presence in the Nigerian market by
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HostPapa acquires Brandpa, enhances domain services
I recently learned from HostPapa’s LinkedIn profile that the company has announced its acquisition of Brandpa’s premium domain marketplace. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in HostPapa's growth strategy. Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the acquisition is set to close today.
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