Archive for December 12th, 2007

Wikimedia Peering at AMS-IX

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia reported on Wednesday that it has joined with the non-profit Amsterdam Internet Exchange for the good of the Internet.

Imperva Receives Business Award

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data security and compliance solutions provider Imperva announced on Monday that it has been named one of the top technology companies in the world by Red Herring Magazine and has won a Red Herring 100 Global Award.

IX Web Hosting Launches New Offerings

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider IX Web Hosting, a subsidiary of Ecommerce Corp., announced on Wednesday that is has expanded its Marketing Center with some new offers.

Easyspace Launches Ugly Site Contest

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — UK-based Web hosting provider Easyspace announced on Wednesday that it has launched a competition offering a free website makeover worth £3,000 for the worst website.

Mochila Provides Content to Go Daddy

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Domain registrar and Web hosting provider Go Daddy announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement with Mochila, an online media marketplace for text, video and photo content.

Kforce Renews Contract with Qwest

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider Qwest Communications International announced on Wednesday that staffing firm Kforce has renewed its three-year contract for Qwest’s Web hosting and call-routing services.

Xand Expands Business Continuity

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center infrastructure and business continuity provider Xand Corporation announced this week that it has signed a Mack-Cali lease for an additional 43,000 square feet of space at building 17 in the Mid Westchester Executive Park.

Internet America Sells Shares

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Internet service provider Internet America announced on Tuesday the private sale of four million shares of its common stock at $1.00 per share for $4 million to a trust controlled by Steven G. Mihaylo.

The Planet Relocates Headquarters

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider The Planet announced on Wednesday that it has officially opened the doors to its new headquarters at the Bayou Place entertainment complex in Huston, Texas.

Level 3 Supports Sony Video Service

December 12, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Telecommunications provider Level 3 announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with Crackle, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, to support its video delivery service.