Archive for September, 2008

IntuGuard Gets DDoS Security Patent

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Distributed denial-of-service mitigation solution provider IntruGuard application has been granted a patent that covers core elements of an effective DDoS mitigation solution if a hacker tries to cripple a site with a DDoS attack.

SolidSpace Unveils New Services, Site

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider SolidSpace made several announcements this week, starting with the unveiling of its new website.

Macquarie Signs $1M Global Red Deal

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider Macquarie Hosting announced on Tuesday it has signed a three year, $1 million deal with Australian marketing agency Global Red where it will provide a fully-managed dedicated virtualized hosting solution.

Geo Connects To Interxion Facility

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Custom fiber-optic network developer Geo has connected its network to the newly expanded London data center by Netherlands-based, carrier-neutral data center provider Interxion.

CRE Adds Rob Bearden to Board

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Online retail solutions provider Chain Reaction Ecommerce has named software industry veteran Rob Bearden to its board of directors.

1&1 Launches MailXchange in the UK

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — UK web hosting provider 1&1 Internet announced on Monday is now offering its 1&1 MailXchange product, based on Open-Xchange’s collaboration technology to UK customers.

Trans-Pacific Undersea Fiber Opens

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — The first phase of one of the most ambitious submarine cable builds in the world is now complete, directly connecting mainland China, the US, South Korea and Taiwan.

Netcraft Releases September Survey

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web analytics firm Netcraft announced on Tuesday that it has released the results of its September 2008 Web Server Survey.

DediPower Hits 10 Year Mark

September 30, 2008 — ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — UK managed dedicated hosting provider DediPower announced on Tuesday that it celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.

Host Color Offers .TW and .CN Domains

Company to offer .TW and .CN domain registration alongwith web hosting plans.