Archive for October 29th, 2007

Web Host OLM Launches ServerADay

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider OLM announced on Monday it has launched a new marketing venture, ServerADay, which offers a different daily closeout dedicated server promotion.

Alert Logic Adds Four Partners

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Security solutions provider Alert Logic announced on Monday it has added four new partners to its Vanguard Partner Program, including Canada Web Hosting, Data393, ESL and onSpirix.

SiteGround Preps Software Releases

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider SiteGround announced on Monday it has launched two initiatives that will enable its customers to enjoy the benefits of the latest versions of its software.

Ensim Adds Microsoft Terminal Manager

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Server automation and virtualization provider Ensim announced on Monday it is offering a new service manager for Microsoft Terminal Services, bringing additional functionality to Ensim’s Unify Shared Edition.

Highwinds Selects Level 3 Network

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Highwinds Network announced last week it has selected Level 3 Communications’ Content Markets Group to provide the underlying network backbone services that power the company’s RollingThunder network.

Broadvox Expands into Switch and Data

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Switch and Data announced on Monday that Broadvox has expanded its presence into Switch and Data facilities in nine markets to extend its reach and further penetrate the VoIP markets.

Stealth Offers Free Military Hosting

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting and data center services provider Stealth - ISS announced on Monday it is offering free Web hosting for all military support organization, command and families honoring their soldiers.

FBI Investigates Ticket Site “Attack”

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — The FBI reported on Friday that it is investigating last Monday’s crash of the Colorado Rockies’ online system for selling World Series tickets to determine whether it was caused by a malicious attack as the team claimed.

Servecentric Names Sales Manager

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Irish data center and managed services provider Servecentric announced last week it named Helga Muir sales and marketing manager.

Covad Acquired by Platinum Equity

October 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Telecommunications provider Covad Communications Group announced on Monday that it has agreed to be acquired by Platinum Equity for approximately $304 million in cash.