Archive for January 29th, 2008

HostGator Donates to Charities

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider HostGator announced on Tuesday that after a successful year it has decided to share some of its profit with charities by giving gifts to fight cancer and to promote education in underdeveloped countries.

Layered Tech Preps LT PACT 2008

January 29, 2007 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — For two years, utility hosting services provider Layered Technologies has worked to distinguish LT PACT event as an important consideration among hosting related events.

Hostway Partners with Tilana Systems

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — UK domain registrar and Web hosting provider Hostway announced on Tuesday that it has signed a new partnership with Tilana Systems.

The Planet Names Senior Director

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Dedicated hosting provider The Planet announced on Tuesday it has named Scott King senior director of data center operations.

Peak 10 Hosts Collexis Software

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Peak 10 announced on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Collexis to provide the company with a fully managed hosted environment out of its second world-class data center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Parallels Releases Virtuozzo 4.0

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting software provider Parallels, formerly known as SWsoft, announced on Monday that it has launched the latest version of its container-based server virtualization software, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers.

FWHN Becomes Microsoft Gold Partner

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Managed hosting and dedicated service provider Frontpages Web Hosting Network announced on Tuesday it has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.

SoftLayer Adds 10GB Fiber Link

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider SoftLayer announced on Monday it has significantly expanded its network-within-the-network topology by connecting its Dallas, Texas and Seattle, Washington data centers with a dedicated 10GB fiber link.

NationalNet Names New President

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider NationalNet recently announced that it has appointed Bill VanVorst its new president.

Host Color Offers Plan Discounts

January 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider Host Color announced on Tuesday is adding six free months and SSL certificate to its Multi Domain and Business Web Hosting plans.