Archive for April, 2008

Upcoming WordCamps

WordCamps are my favorite events to go to because there’s something about the core WordPress community that attracts smart folks with good philosophies that are fun to hang out with. In this post I’ve collated the upcoming WordCamps we know about, including the one in San Francisco. Hopefully there will be one nearby so you [...]

ResellerChoice Expands with Peer 1

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider ResellerChoice announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its New York City “data center” to offer better geographic diversity for its customers on the east coast.

Web Host MaximumASP Upgrades Plans

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider MaximumASP announced on Wednesday that it has upgraded its existing Windows virtual dedicated plans by “doubling allocated amounts of guaranteed RAM at no extra cost.”

McAfee Appoints New COO, CFO

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Security solution provider McAfee announced on Wednesday that it has named Albert A. “Rocky” Pimentel the company’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, effective May 15.

Terremark Hosts Blue Dasher Database

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center operator and hosting provider Terremark Worldwide announced on Wednesday that Blue Dasher Technologies has selected Terremark to host its database of high-density geo-coded images.

Solar VTG Offers SaaS with Parallels

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting software provider Parallels announced on Wednesday that Solar Virtualization Technologies Group is using Parallels technologies to launch new software as a service solutions for small and medium businesses.

CRA Extends Tax Deadline to May 6

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — The Canada Revenue Agency announced on Wednesday that it has extended the deadline for online tax filing to May 6 due to the heavy traffic that has been slowing down its Netfile website.

T3 Communications Opens New Facility

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Telecommunications provider T3 Communications says that it has opened a new carrier neutral data and enterprise colocation data center in Winter Haven, Florida.

Web Hosting Talk Enhances Profiles

April 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — On Wednesday, Web Hosting Talk launched “enhanced member profiles,” which enable registered members to integrate social networking features from other online social media.

SoftLayer Sponsors Guitar Hero Contest

April 29, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider SoftLayer announced on Monday that it is sponsoring a Guitar Hero 3 competition hosted by eMazing Gaming at the Wildflower! Music and Art Festival in Richardson, Texas.